This time last year, I said we wouldn’t do it. It was challenging to get up so early in the morning to deal with a smelly, poopy and sick puppy. The stress of a baby Booker and the sadness of being in a new home for the holidays had piled up. I regretted having a puppy in the house. This time… Completely different story. Allow me to introduce you to little Haru. She’s the most wrigglest puppy I’ve ever met.…
The holiday season seems to have a scent all its own. Delicious scents permeate the air as the weather changes outside. There’s nothing like coming home to a house that smells like fresh baked goods. I’ll admit that I too have my lazy days but I still want the house to smell scrumptious. So what should I do? Make a simmer pot. What is a simmer pot? It’s a pot of water with various ingredients. It’s sole purpose is to simmer on the…
It’s difficult to remain happy as warm summer days are replaced by short and colder ones. Even though I love the rain and autumn in general, I find myself getting too cozy at home and unwilling to go out in the rain. So how do I get the motivation to get up and moving? Indulge in healthy versions of comfort foods I love autumn for it’s comfort foods. It’s cold outside and a full belly makes me content but let’s…
“You totally have a European vibe about you.” I had the rare chance to meet with my friend Wendy before I left for the Netherlands and I’m so glad I was able to find the time to have a cup of coffee with her. She was visiting again after she had moved to Seattle. “The hardest thing was not having the sun, especially after living here for so long.” Wendy had grown to love the community in California and over…