Spicy Coconut Carrot Soup Today’s Friday’s Fixin’s is a last minute – and extra special! – addition to the blog. I’d like to introduce you to my friend and chef, Nirasha Holcomb. She the owner of The Food Liaison, a boutique catering company in Santa Barbara that specializes in local, organic, healthy, comforting food. We share… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Spicy Coconut Carrot Soup
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December Joy: From Your Soul
From Your Soul I couldn’t agree more with this quote and hope that you enjoy it as much as I do. Rumi never – ever! – ceases to amaze and inspire me. Wishing you a beautiful, rest-filled, JOYFUL weekend!
Bookworm: Alphabet Book by Tierney Gearon
Alphabet Book by Tierney Gearon Last weekend, I had the great and wonderful opportunity to meet artist and author Tierney Gearon. You see, my dear friend Kendall Conrad hosted a book signing for Tierney at her shop in Montecito. Now, truth be told, I had never heard of Tierney or her book, but when Kendall extends an… Continue reading Bookworm: Alphabet Book by Tierney Gearon
Holiday Inspirations: Christmas Trees
Holiday Inspirations: Christmas Trees Feeling in need of a little holiday inspiration. It’s not that I am bah-humbug, but I am having such a tough time getting my head and heart around the fact that Christmas is in a week and a half! Good heavens to Betsy. Maybe it has something to do with the… Continue reading Holiday Inspirations: Christmas Trees
Trying to Figure Out Your Insurance? The Cancer Insurance Checklist Will Help!
Cancer Insurance Checklist Today I’m excited to share with you a tool (you know how I love tools!) that WILL help you navigate the world of insurance. With the fits and starts of Obamacare, the issue of insurance is going to touch each and every one of us in ways that it never has before… Continue reading Trying to Figure Out Your Insurance? The Cancer Insurance Checklist Will Help!
December Joy: Anne Frank and The Beauty That Remains
Anne Frank I happen to think that Anne Frank is one of the most inspiring people who has ever lived. Her wisdom, insight and joy for life – no matter her circumstances – can be a guiding light for us all.
Friday’s Fixin’s: Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe Last week, we had some friends over for dinner and for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out what to make for dessert. I was hankering for something chocolate-y and sweet, but I didn’t want to rock the scale, if you know what I mean! My first thought was: chocolate… Continue reading Friday’s Fixin’s: Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe
December Joy: Smile Because it Happened
Smile Because it Happened This is easier said than done, I know. However, it all goes back to thinking about what you do have, not what you don’t have. I remind myself & Suddenly Seven of this all the time. Yet another Silver Lining to give us balance and perspective. I hope that it does the same… Continue reading December Joy: Smile Because it Happened
10 Things to Inspire Exercise in Children
10 Things to Inspire Exercise in Children Exercise has always been – and continues to be – very important to the HOTY and me. In fact, I do some sort of exercise – yoga (my new favorite!), running, hiking, tennis – at least 5 times a week. That’s not to brag. I exercise because it… Continue reading 10 Things to Inspire Exercise in Children
December’s Special Silver Lining: Joy
December’s Special Silver Lining: Joy With the holiday season upon us, the word that immediately comes to mind is “Joy.” After all, if ever there were a season for it, this is it! C’mon…work with me here. Joy is defined as: “the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying.”… Continue reading December’s Special Silver Lining: Joy