Lifestyle

Until her party this weekend, it didn’t quite seem true that my baby is ONE.  But now she is!  Because those 48 hours and cake made all the difference. The day of her birthday was so so gorgeous out.  We … Read More

Even with meal planning, there are days when I just get behind or failed to plan ahead or am just plain feeling lazy.  This is the meal that I make on those days.  It’s quick (30 minutes to the table), … Read More

It will probably shock you to hear that I’m not the biggest muffin fan in the world.  Usually they’re too sweet, too bready, too sticky, too…something.  Evidently I am pickier than I thought. But these MUFFINS.  Gracious.  A few weeks … Read More

Early this year, some mom friends and I decided to start a little joy school, or a coop toddler preschool class, once a week.  We all had kids of similar ages, and we planned to each teach one week a … Read More

As I don’t yet have any kids in real school, anytime someone laments that summer is over, I just want to grab them and say, “It’s NOT OVER!  We have three more weeks!  Don’t steal my summer!!” Ahem. It’s possible … Read More

I love panzanellas for being so fresh, versatile, and delicious.  However, with just white bread, tomatoes, and cucumber, I’m usually hungry a couple of hours later.  So I went with my staple – some black beans – to add some … Read More

Much as it saddens me to admit, K’s first birthday is right around the corner.  First birthdays are big in Indian tradition, so I’ve been thinking of doing a little party for her.  She is super social, so I think … Read More

  Ah, yes, the coconut oil obsession continues.  I made this scrub as a quick DIY addition to some Christmas gifts last year and have been using it regularly myself ever since.  It’s the perfect thing as we start to … Read More

Ohhh, August tomato sickness strikes again.  We’ve gone through pounds upon pounds of tomatoes in the last few weeks, and I’m still not over it.  Roasted tomatoes in everything, including this delicious strata.  We’ve made this a million times – … Read More

We made these popsicles last summer and loved them.  But popsicles are often messier than I’d prefer at the dinner table (especially with a few snail-pace eaters over here, AHEM, N), so I thought I’d whirl it into a frozen … Read More

[Whoo boy, first toddler eating and now toddler screen time?  Since when did I become such a not-afraid-of-controversy blogger?  (I didn’t; I’m still deathly afraid.  This just happens to be important to me.)]A couple of months ago, Janssen posted about … Read More

    Blouse/Necklace: Forever 21 (here and here); Skirt: Banana Republic (old); Shoes: Steve Madden (old); Belt: Target (came with another skirt) I’ve been a total bookworm for as long as I remember.  My mom has vivid memories of spending … Read More