November 20, 2017
Seasonal Menu Planning
How I reset my menu planning for the season, and how I use Plan to Eat to menu plan each week. I had to re-record the video due to an issue with my first version, so I think I forgot to mention all of the things I consider – seasonal or not. What’s in the fridge. I try to clean the fridge out before I menu plan so that this is fresh in my mind. What’s in the garden. We grow some of our own vegetables, so knowing what’s......
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August 18, 2016
Planning a Weekend Camping Trip (+ a Checklist!)
About a month ago, Gary and I headed into the mountains (away from the heat) to do a little camping. Our camping weekends are somewhere between ‘glamping’ and basic. (True story: probably closer to ‘glamping’...
December 20, 2015
Making Lumenarias
Growing up in Texas, one of our traditions on Christmas Eve was to line the sidewalk leading up to our house with lumenarias. When we moved to California, the tradition came with us – though...
December 13, 2015
Lovely Links – Holiday Edition
{via The Inspired Room} Decorating Your House {Simply} Through the Seasons | The Inspired Room Simple ideas for decorating for the seasons against a neutral backdrop. Since we’re still finishing the renovation in the kitchen, I’m...
December 08, 2015
Deciphering the Dress Code
The holidays are a popular time of the year for parties, and sometimes it can be hard to figure out what is appropriate to wear. If you’re lucky, the invitation will include the intended dress...
August 18, 2015
The Fall Wardrobe Edit
Summer is usually a more casual time for me at work, mostly because we don’t have central air conditioning at our house. It’s hot! That means I end up planning based on ‘How little can...