The irony of a Catholic posting this recipe on a Friday in Lent is not lost on me. Obviously, I won’t be eating these tonight +:). There are few things in the world that make me more annoyed with myself than forgetting about fresh veggies and letting them rot. I had bought cherry tomatoes (which are the only tolerable tomatoes at this time of year) and jalapeños at Aldi two…
Perhaps the #1 question I am asked is how I can afford to travel on a educator’s salary (note: I’m technically not a teacher, but my job definitely falls under the “educator” umbrella.). My travel docket is pretty extensive, and I fortunately have been able to see many, many places without putting things on credit cards, driving up debt, and still having a pretty healthy savings routine and retirement fund…
I am not going to pretend to be an expert in design by any means, but I’m totally on a kick. I was recently down an out with the flu, so I spent plenty of time binge watching Fixer Upper. It’s funny–I had read The Magnolia Story a few months ago, but had never watched the show. Side note, that book is soooo cute and soooo sweet, and I can’t…
[wysija_form id=”1″]Top o’ the Mornin, and HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY. This is a very special day in Irish-American culture (do the Irish celebrate as much as we do? I wonder…), and I’m looking forward to celebrating over the next week. The photo above is of my friend, Jo, when we were in Galway last summer.. I thought it was appropriate for today :). My friend, Siobhan and her cousin host…
iPhone 7 case! How cute is this?! Cactus lamp.. This would be very fun to add a pop of color. Actual Cacti.. If you’re like me, plants die the moment they come in to your presence, but cacti are easy to keep alive as long as you follow the idiot-proof instructions. The Gardener’s Guide to Cactus. Because, well, ya never know.. These babies are easy, but there are some technicalities…
Sorry for my lag in posting.. I was beyond sick for almost a week. I don’t get sick, but apparently the “warranty expires” after 30. Happy to say I’m on the mend, and excited to share something fun with y’all today. Guys, this is NOT a sponsored post… I sincerely, completely and with all of my heart mean what I’m about to say. I really like Home Chef. I’ve tried…
Hear me out. I don’t care if walking up the steps makes you want to pass out from exhaustion. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING will make you want to become a runner more than the RunDisney series. A few weeks ago, I did my second RunDisney race, the Enchanted 10K, which takes place over the Princess Half Marathon weekend. (I’ve done one half in my life, and that was plenty.…
This list is in no particular order: I love Italy. I love Italians. I love pizza. I love the Vatican. I love gelato. I love the Trevi Fountain. I love floundering my way through the Italian language, only to realize that seemingly everyone in Italy speaks English… Have I mentioned I love Italy? While I am very proud to be an American, and love our culture here, I would relish…
I’m sitting here completely bundled up after running a 10K this morning (I write these over the weekend and schedule them.. Today is Sunday). Can spring come back to D.C. please?!?! HAPPY MONDAY! I am a bit of a weirdo who actually kind of likes Mondays. I figured out recently that I was born on a Monday, so maybe that’s why. I like the new beginnings, the freshness of a…
Once upon a time, I was a wine club member at Cobbler Mountain. It was a great little perk, which included free wine tastings, access to the club room, all at the small price of a dozen bottles of wine. Those days are over. When I went to Cobbler Mountain a few weeks ago, I was beyond bummed to learn that they are phasing out their wine, and focusing on…