I think I could live in a town like Bath with very little problem. As soon as we stepped off of our tour bus I was enveloped with a sense of peacefulness. There was no hustle and bustle, despite the tourists. The architecture was unified, seemingly ancient and beautifully cohesive. The prevalence of the soft, […]
Teriyaki Tofu Summer Roll
Occasionally, when my husband and I don’t feel like having a big meal (and we want to go veggie) we make these Teriyaki Tofu Summer Rolls. This variation is vegan, but you could replace the tofu with shrimp if you like. Teriyaki Tofu Summer Roll Teriyaki Tofu Summer Roll Save Print Author: Today I […]
Create Drama with Black Matte Nails
Sometimes you have to show the world a little attitude. This week I chose to do that with black matte nails. I usually keep my fingernails bare and leave the fancy stuff for my toe nails, but this time I thought, why not? I had just trimmed my nails short and they needed a little […]
Day Tripping to Stonehenge
I have always wanted to visit Stonehenge. When I was younger and I first heard about Stonehenge, you could still touch it and walk among the stones. Sadly, we visited at a time when this kind of interaction was not permitted. A few bad apples always ruin the bunch when it comes to things like […]
June Jumpstart: Fitness Challenges and Healthy Eating
For the past couple of months I have been losing and gaining back the same 10 pounds. On some level, I’m happy I’m not trending up. I’m maintaining (as they call it). But mostly I am angry that I have lost forward momentum. I need to jumpstart healthy habits! I now recognize a few things […]
Creating a Mail Center For Your Home
For years I was buried in paperwork and junk that I didn’t need. Every time I tried to deal with it, it stole time away from me. Every time I looked at it, it stole time away from me. It took up space in my home, it made my home feel messy, and it made me feel […]
Delicious Black Bean Veggie Burgers
My husband and I try to eat a lot of plant-based meals. We like how we feel when we eat a veggie heavy diet. When we saw Forks Over Knives we started doing it more often. These black bean veggie burgers fit the bill! Black Bean Veggie Burgers Delicious Black Bean Veggie Burgers Save Print […]
Lavender Garden – Pedicure
I love this Lavender Garden pedicure look. There is something elegant and graceful about the color lavender. It is also very flattering against sun-kissed skin. Playful enough to wear with shorts and a t-shirt, but also refined enough to wear with a dress on a special occasion. Lavender Garden Pedicure To start, apply two coats […]