I've been experimenting in the kitchen and trying out some new recipes. I figured I'd share some of them with you in case you're looking to expand your summer meal options. I'm linking all the sites where I found these simple summer recipes so the original recipe owners get the credit they so deserve for creating these simple yet delicious recipes. I have included all the info you need to create these recipes yourself in this post for simplicity sake so be sure to save this post for later when you've run out of ideas for mealtime and ... Read more...
Life Lately: Motherhood During a Pandemic
I felt like I wanted to share a little of my life lately because I am sure so many of you can relate. Motherhood during a pandemic is no joke. I've been feeling like I am struggling at home even though I am used to being home most of the time, as a stay at home mom. It's been 5 months of quarantine and sheltering in place and while the world has changed in so many ways, Justin's work hasn't changed at all. As a fire fighter his work schedule is business as usual. The same goes for his military obligations. He was away for three weeks ... Read more...
What I’m Looking Forward to Once Shelter in Place is Lifted in California
As things are slowly starting to open back up again in California and I am getting excited to resume some sense of normalcy. I know that going back to what normal was before all this is not possible but I think that our new normal will be a bright one. Mason and I have been at home for months. I have truly loved slowing down and spending so much time with him. I've been giving myself so much grace, and not stressing out about pumping out content like I was prior to covid. While this is my business, my priority is being a mom and with ... Read more...
Shop Local: Support Small Women Owned Businesses
This has been a post I have been meaning to write for a while now. I was inspired by a few of my friends who are also bloggers who highlighted some of their favorite local shops and wanted to do one for the Bay Area. During this time I know many businesses are struggling, not just women owned businesses, but for this post that's who I decided I wanted to highlight. I should also say that I've chosen to feature and support small women owned businesses in this post who fit the categories of my blog since of course, that is what you come ... Read more...
Coronavirus New Normal: 8 Ways Shelter in Place has been a Blessing
I feel like our coronavirus New Normal is something we all have been talking about lately. After over 2 months in quarantine, life looks a lot different than it did just a few months prior. Since so much of what we're hearing and seeing on social media (Facebook in particular) is negativity around our new normal, I want to chat about all the things that the coronavirus has blessed us with. Something I think should be talked about more. Rather than arguing over different political views, since regardless of what's being talked ... Read more...
