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Whipping up healthy weeknight dinners can be a challenge after long workdays. These three salmon recipes are very simple and quick to make - but still full of flavor! Salmon already has a great natural taste so all you need are a few ingredients to build a meal.
Read MoreDownton Abbey is one of the most loved drama shows to come out in the last decade. Audiences fell in love with all the residences of the Downton Abbey house, including both the aristocracy family The Crawleys and the close-knit community of servants. Ten years after the show debuted in the UK, the feature film was just recently released in 2019, to the delight of fans.
This blog post includes a fun review of some of the best moments on Downton Abbey + a shopping guide that any true fan couldnβt resist.
Read MoreWhen we purchased our fixer-upper home in Sacramento we got a great deal on the listing price, mostly because the house was in need of some serious TLC. Our tudor style home has two bathrooms and one of them was completely unfinished when we purchased the house.
Read MoreWhen we bought our house in Sacramento it came with a large backyard full of trees. A few months later in November we got a sweet surprise, one of the trees was actually a pomegranate tree! Every year I have more pomegranates than we could possibly eat. So I have started incorporating pomegranate into my holiday cooking.
Pomegranates come into season around late October and November in California. Not only are pomegranates packed with sweet and tart flavor, theyβre also filled with healthy nutrients. And letβs be honest, they are one of the classiest fruits and immediately make you feel fancy!
Read MoreCornbread is such a versatile bread and it compliments all kinds of meals. Itβs great for the classic holiday dinners such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. But it also works as a great side dish for all kinds of family style meals throughout the year. And itβs quick and easy enough to whip up for a weekday dinner.
Read MoreThereβs something so comforting about your favorite mug, especially while sipping a hot beverage on a cold winter day. When that fabulous mug also happens to be a thoughtful gift from someone special, well then itβs even more magical.
When youβre shopping for mugs as gifts (and even for yourself!), Etsy has the best shopping selection. My list contains styles for everyone on your list, and even some extra quirky picks for your office White Elephant or Secret Santa office party. Happy Etsy shopping!
Read MoreThe Danish hygge lifestyle is all about embracing everything warm and cozy during the cold days of winter. To achieve this state of ultimate cozy bliss, it does take some preparation and possibly shopping for a few investment pieces to complete your "hygge kit." Everyone has their own slightly different version of the perfect hygge winter, but there are some staple elements that most of us can agree upon and I've got them all on my list.
Read MoreBack in the day whenever you purchased goods from a store, the product came in either glass or paper packaging. When plastics were invented everyone thought it was be best thing since sliced bread. Little did they know that this new technology would be one of the worst things to happen to our planet. Our oceans and landfills are packed full with plastics that will take hundreds (in some cases thousands) of years to decompose.
Nowadays our daily lives are filled with plastics, and it can feel nearly impossible to avoid it. But the good news is there are quick and simple habits you can develop that will reduce your impact on the environment.
Read MoreItβs hard to resist going crazy spending big bucks on fancy gifts for your little birthday girl or boy. But the reality is that with a one-year-old, often keeping it simple is best. They still know how to appreciate the simple things in life and they get so much entertainment out of natural toys.
Read MoreTruth be told, I have always wanted to get creative with my collection of essential oils and make new blends and infused skincare products. But I honestly felt very intimidated by it and didnβt know how to get started. In the past I had always stuck to the basics of lavender, peppermint and cinnamon because they were familiar scents I could recognize. But I knew thereβs a whole world of scents I had to discover.
Read MoreEvery homeownerβs dream is to be able to customize their living space and maximize its potential. If youβre planning a renovation, here are some things to think about as youβre designing the spaces in your home. The goal here is to add features that will make your everyday life much easier.
Read MoreFor all of us serious avocado lovers, we can eat avocado toast anytime of the day. This easy and healthy meal has surpassed just breakfast and brunch and is now a lunch and dinner staple too. That being said, sometimes you just need to mix it up and add a new twist to the classic bread and avocado combo.
Read MoreWhen you start looking for baby-friendly music on YouTube, thereβs a few obstacles that youβll commonly run into. In this blog post I have tips on why the ones Iβve listed standout as excellent options for you to play for the little one. After listening to many playlists, the heavy lifting has been done for you and you can enjoy these videos straight from this blog post.
Read MoreIβve had many dogs in my life since my childhood, and each one holds a special place in my heart. With each dog came new challenges on how to keep a clean home, they all have their own personalities and messy habits. This blog post is filled with all the learnings from my experiences and can help anyone smooth out the process of bringing a new furry family member home.
Read MoreThe extra 20+ extra pounds was something I expected with pregnancy, but what I didnβt expect is how much the weight would stick afterwards in postpartum. My daughter Scout is 10 month olds and in that time I've had multiple set backs with my return to my pre-pregnancy weight. I re-gained weight because of travel, stress eating, and hectic schedules. But the important part is that you circle back you're ready and keep working towards your healthy goals.
Read MoreIf you have more complicated feelings about Motherβs Day and mothers, please know you are not alone. If your feelings about Motherβs Day are uncomplicated, please know those around you may not share that experience.
So what do we do when Motherβs Day comes each year? We give ourselves the Gift of True Self-Care. Iβm offering a 10 Gifts of True Self-Care with the understanding that you will take what you need and pass on what doesnβt work for you.
Read MoreWith all the information floating around about moon grounding ceremonies, altars and crystals it is easy to get swept up in a vortex of mystic information. Before you know it youβve ordered every metaphysical book from Amazon and have purchased copious amounts of crystals and are still unsure what to do with it all. Here we will dip our toes into the moon phase pool and learn about ways to ground oneself, set intention(s) using crystals, alters, and self care while touching on the ever so ominous Mercury in Retrograde.
Read MoreFor all of us health conscious folks, eating enough vegetables and getting all of our daily nutrients is always on our to-do list. Our busy lifestyles can make cooking fresh meals a challenge, which is why Otamot is a panty must-have.
This very versatile sauce can be used to whip up a variety of recipes, and all you need to add is a few fresh ingredients. Iβm hesitant to even call it a sauce because itβs so much more than what you typically expect in a tomato based sauce. It has a rich and hearty texture, and the savory flavor really goes above and beyond any other sauce in a jar Iβve tried. Itβs incredibly nutrient dense with plant-based nutrition from 12 vegetables and healthy oils, making it a super food!
Read MoreWhen we were planning for my pregnancy with my daughter, one of the biggest concerns I had was how to manage my migraine headaches. Over the next 9 months of pregnancy, I devised my own treatment plan to help me navigate through migraine pain while maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
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