Using natural stones in jewelry is very popular and it has been done for thousands of years. Most natural stones, like Onyx, Marcasite, Morganite, Agate, Amber, and other similar stones are used in making a beautiful piece of jewelry such as a drop pendant, bracelet and even beads. Even though these … [Read more...] about How to Clean Your Natural Gemstone Jewelry
Call The Midwife on PBS
I have enjoyed PBS shows since I was young. I think we all have at some point or another, really - especially our children. With their great shows for the whole family, PBS has set the standard for great programming. This month, PBS is getting ready to kick off the 3rd season of the critically … [Read more...] about Call The Midwife on PBS
Bird Rock in Monterey California
Because of the long hours I keep and the jobs that I do, it is hard to get away often for a vacation like I need. The weekends have become a salvation and I treasure the time off that I can spend at swim meets with the son or when there is nothing going on we head out for a day trip. There is a lot … [Read more...] about Bird Rock in Monterey California
Fit as a Pro with Lauren Sesselmann Fitness DVD
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