July 18, 2014

Friday Fun {Melty Cheese and Sunsets}

Happy Friday my friends! Here is a little Friday fun for you. The inspiration to-go is the view I captured last weekend from the fabulous Pelican Hill Resort. My favorite pin of the week is this fabulous pink bike seat. And the recipe to try is this indulgent Baked Fontina with herbs and garlic! Let me know if you give it a...READ MORE

April 28, 2014

Mom Monday {strawberry quinoa bowls}

With spring here, we are getting so many delicious things in our CSA basket. Here is a salad I whipped up for a party we had this weekend. It was a huge hit with parents and kids alike. Even with the parents that shall we say don't normally go for the quinoa! Enjoy! PS. if you have kids that are not huge fans of salad, try calling them bowls...READ MORE

April 24, 2014

Healthy Living Resources

With Earth Day being this week I thought it would be the perfect time to share with you my favorite healthy living blogs. A House in the Hills | Fruit Leather Chalkboard Mag | DIY Floral Syrups DIY Natural | Homemade Natural Kids Toothpaste The Kind Life | Alicia Silverstone's new book, The Kind Mama The best thing about all these blogs is that they have such well rounded content. From recipes, to exercise, green living tips to...READ MORE

March 27, 2014

San Francisco {a quick trip}

We made a quick trip up to San Francisco last weekend with my brother and some friends to celebrate my husband's birthday. We had such a great time, and discovered such great spots I thought I would share with you an easy way to make the most out of a trip there. We flew up Saturday morning, returned Sunday evening, and even though it sounds like a super quick trip we had plenty of time to make it a fabulous visit. We checked in to our hotel around...READ MORE

March 19, 2014

5 Ways to Create a Memorable Charcuterie

My all time favorite thing to serve while entertaining is a charcuterie plate. I am constantly trying to create something new and exciting, so here are a few of my latest ideas. This is perfect for any party, gathering, or on a large scale it would be divine for a wedding. photo via The Avid Eater  // Photographer  Nicole Franzen  //  Food Stylist Lauren...READ MORE