As a child/teen, I was always in sports and it was amazing. It felt great to be a part of a team, working together to achieve wonderful things. Also, it was awesome to see how far I could push myself to be successful to help win. I was in soccer for about eight years so I have always had a love for … [Read more...] about Fit as a Pro with Lauren Sesselmann Fitness DVD
Chile Verde with Spanish Rice Recipe
We love Mexican food here in our home and we enjoy eating pork as well. I have shared recipes for leftover pork that we use before and today and I want to share a new one. This is a chile verde sauce and it is basically a green tomatillo sauce that works well with pork. This is the first time we … [Read more...] about Chile Verde with Spanish Rice Recipe
Planning for a Family Vacation
Spring break will be coming up here in California next month. We follow the traditional Easter Break calendar so wherever Easter falls is when we get the break. With my son getting ready for college, we know that there is only a few more opportunities for us to vacation together as a family. Sad … [Read more...] about Planning for a Family Vacation
Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries
Today is a special day here for me and my hubby. Today marks our 20th wedding anniversary! It is hard to believe that so many years have passed so quickly. It really does not seem like it has been that long. Amazing! This week has been a super busy week and honestly I have not had any time to plan … [Read more...] about Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries
Gardening: California Poppies
One of the reasons I love spring so much in California is that is when the California Poppies bloom. They do not last very long - only about 2 or 3 weeks, but when they do come out, it is stunning. We have a section of freeway that runs from my town up to the next town and they threw millions of … [Read more...] about Gardening: California Poppies
Caring for Your Natural and Cultured Pearls
Pearls are nature’s jewels and they have been delighting women through the ages. Even today, the popularity of pearls has not diminished. Now you can find cultured pearls in fabulous colors of the rainbow like lavender, brown, grey and black for beautiful accompaniment to your fashion style. Caring … [Read more...] about Caring for Your Natural and Cultured Pearls
Ballet Flats for Busy Women on the Go
Since I have been working from home mainly for the past 12 years or so, I have gotten spoiled with the shoes that I wear. Flip Flops and tennis shoes are my main stay and comfort is what drives that choice. I wore heels for so many years my feet are just a mess. Now that I am working part time … [Read more...] about Ballet Flats for Busy Women on the Go
Natural Botanical Perfume Oils from Root Down Botanicals
Root Down Botanicals awakens and energizes, calms, and refreshes with the power of herbs. Try one or all three formulas as part of the usual routine. You may find the natural alternative preferable to a caffeine fix or jolt from icy water. Some days a pot of coffee doesn’t seem to do the trick. And … [Read more...] about Natural Botanical Perfume Oils from Root Down Botanicals