January is upon us, ladies, and with it a couple of months of wet cold weather. I don’t know about you all, but in times like this I really enjoy staying indoors, cozy and warm, and enjoying a hot...
I always wanted to be one of those moms that creates cute, themed snacks and crafts during the holidays. You know – the “Pinterest mom”. I did try to be a “Pinterest mom” once. I found an adorable Thanksgiving...
What do you call a fake noodle?
An im-pasta!
(That one is to impress your kiddos).
In all seriousness though, I would bet if you were to ask a large group of people what their favorite type of food is, a huge...
An unspoken “rule” in my home is weekends are for eating out and weeknights are for eating in. Living by this rule has allowed us to spend valuable time together at the table every evening enjoying delicious, home-cooked meals....
There I was, sitting outside at 7am during my morning meditation with iced coffee in hand when I felt it. No. It can't be. It's 7am!
Sweat. I started sweating by simply breathing.
It feels a tad bit unbearable lately.
Equally unbearable...
We are coming upon the season of all things red, white, and blue! We will be grilling and chilling with family and friends. Maybe camping in the great outdoors or enjoying days in the water. This holiday is a...
Lent is upon us. If you observe the Lenten season, you likely fast from meat on Fridays. When I was younger, and not as observant in my faith, fasting wasn't a challenge for me because, hey, I could just...
Christmastime is here! You know, the time of year for all things merry, jolly, over the top, indulgent, stress-inducing, and fun? Just me? Doubtful. Anyway, I have decided to focus on the indulgent part of the holiday season. Here,...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, ever. Truly, how can any other holiday compare to this amazing yearly food extravaganza? I am an avid collector of recipes and my virtual Thanksgiving “file folder” is basically bursting at the seams. Here,...
Hello, Autumn. It is officially my favorite season of the year: Fall, y'all. Part of the reason I love fall is that Houston goes from feeling like a sweltering steam room to a bath I've been relaxing in a...