visiting my parents on Sunday and bringing over breakfast. I made an oatmeal bake and roasted veggies & chicken sausage having courage to let H use the kiddie cart at Trader Joe’s for the first time. He didn’t hit anyone or break anything = success playing at Chuck E Cheese and using all […]
Landline by Rainbow Rowell This book follows a couple and their relationship, from the day they met in their college years to their married years. The main character Georgie, is realistically portrayed and I can relate to some of her inner dialogue (especially the subject of being a working mom). The […]
going to Home Depot’s workshop for kids. My 3 year old is a little too young for the workshop, so I helped him build the wooden crate and he did all the painting. He was very proud to receive his own apron and pin. spending time with my girlfriends after work Friday for […]
My goal is to use Sundays as my food prep time for the week ahead (when my kiddo is napping). I am going to plan ahead our dinner menu for the week and do grocery shopping once on the weekend. Here’s what I prep/cooked this past Sunday. Roasted veggies x 2 pans Cooked Eggplant […]
watching the movie SING. It was H’s first time watching a movie at the theater. We brought some healthy snacks and sang along. He asked to go home right before the movie ended, but explained to him that the fun part is coming. So he asked to sit on my lap instead. dining out […]
Veggie Bars
Chocolate Avocado Cake
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
White Bean & Roasted Tomatoes Pasta
Petite Lasagnas
Coconut (Chickpea) Waffles
Grain Free Cake for One
Happy Monday everyone 🙂 I am determined to make this week a great one and a productive one. I read that if you put your intentions out there, you are more likely to follow thru 🙂 We shall see. The cravings for vegetables continues. A whole lot of butternut squash, carrots, zucchinis and onions. These […]
I had another great day hanging out with my friends. Here are pictures of the highlights of my day in Napa. Full recap coming soon.
What does it mean to be strong? Health is Strength To me, strong means being healthy and energetic. Strong is being confident in Who you are inside and out. Strong means being comfortable in your own skin just the way you are. In celebration of the Operation Beautiful Book release, I wanted to participate in Change The Way You […]
I am a morning person. I like waking up early and getting a lot of things accomplished before I head out the door for work. There’s nothing like a hot cup of tea or coffee and a tasty breakfast plate that gets me excited to start my day. I had a great start to my […]
Remember the time I received pears directly from a California Farmer? and I made delicious Pear Muffins with it? Well, I am working again with California Grown, they are a nonprofit organization that works to get the word out about local, California-grown produce and flowers, to understand what is important to Californians like me. I’m helping […]
I love attending our mommy and me events but I especially love it when we have it outdoors and visit a place we have never been before. We recently met-up at an arboretum and wandered around the place, letting the little ones play, while us moms caught up with each other. I’m kind of embarrassed […]
I’ve been thinking about this lately… Do I love traveling so I can take fun pictures? a LOT of pictures? Do I love traveling so I can try different food? Do I love traveling to learn more about myself and at the same time learn about new cultures? Yes, yes, yes to all of the […]
I’m enjoying a glorious three day weekend. I had Good Friday off and will be spending our Easter Weekend going to church, doing egg hunts, cooking for family and making fun treats. I want to share an Easter treat I made last year that everyone enjoyed. I love how cute these chocolate bird’s nest came […]
Healthy Coconut 