Well, I was on a break from technology and social media over the past two weeks. For the first time since last June my husband and I had a vacation together. We got to spend time with friends and family and visit the beauty that Colorado and California has to offer. It was a well …
Category: Family
Partner Workout
It is incredibly rare that my husband and I have several hours in a day to spend together. Normally we have two to three hours in the evening right before bed where we scarf down some food and watch a show. But before we know it our eyelids get too heavy for us and we …
Birthday Celebrations
This past weekend my Dad turned 60 and my sister made it over the quarter century hump turning 26. So what better way to celebrate than to be with family.
Who needs an alarm clock…
When you have a fluffy animal who will sit on you and tap your head to make sure you're up...
Dinner Dishes
Stumped for dinner ideas this week? If you like simple and healthy meals give these two a whirl: Spicy Teriyaki Salmon I simply grilled the fresh salmon on a grill pan and drizzled spicy teriyaki marinade (I recommend the Trader Joe's variety) over it as it cooked. At the same time, I sautéed some kale with …
Long Time No Blog
Yet again many days, weeks and months have flown by without a word from me. That's what happens when you get married, jet set to Thailand for your honeymoon, move to Brooklyn and start a new job all within less than 2 months. 2017 is upon us and all of the excitement of 2016 will …
A Comforting Smell
Whenever we go on hikes Dave (my fiance) is bound to identify some plant that has some medicinal purpose, a story, a great smell, or even all three. He pauses wherever we are in conversation, bends down, and promptly begins to tell the tale of the plant, divulging its secrets and purpose. Now, without pause, whenever …
Taking Advantage of Nice Weather
"The coldest winter I ever saw was the summer I spent in San Francisco." Mark Twain Walking around San Francisco people are wearing winter coats, hats and scarves. However, they are plenty over dressed for the balmy 50 degree weather we are experiencing. Back in New Jersey it's below freezing, but here in the bay area it …