Holiday Gift Ideas 2011

I have attended several events over the last few weeks in anticipation of making holiday gift suggestions.  Here’s the thing…I don’t give a lot of gifts out for the holidays (shhh).  We give gifts to the kids in our life … Read More

Can I get my kids to eat (and love) their veggies?

About a month ago, I mentioned that I was excited to be a Hidden Valley “Love Your Veggies” Parent Panel member. As part of this compensated program, I’ll be sharing some posts both here and on their LoveYourVeggies blog,  For … Read More

Mmm…Bibimbap!

Do you remember the popular 1990s Hanson song “MMMBop“? Well, the title has been stuck in my head since I had a late lunch/early dinner date at Do Hwa with my husband Reggie on Saturday.  Do Hwa is a Korean … Read More

Vision Board 2011

I have mentioned that I recently took an online Path Finder course that was led by Karen Walrond (Chookooloonks).  I took the course that is described as “a 5-week guided self study on creating your beautifully different life” because I … Read More

Harney and Sons Tea (& Symphony)

I was able to accomplish a portion of my plans yesterday. By the goodness of HopStop.com, I was able to make it to the Harney and Sons Soho tea shop.  I wonder how I survived the streets of Manhattan before … Read More

NaBloPoMo 2011: Listening to music while writing

On my playlist: “I Smile” This month I’m participating in NaBloPoMo.  During this month, I will be posting on this blog every day.  Some days, I will use the prompts that the organizers provide. Some days, I won’t…I’ll write something … Read More

Halloween Recipe Favorites

I like the idea of doing a recipe roundup around a specific theme, since there are so many great recipe posts on the web.  This particular edition features some of my favorite Halloween themed recipes.  (These are literally my favorites. … Read More