I can’t believe it is spring already. We have had such a wet winter that the flowers have been blooming for a few weeks already. You can catch my post about visiting the poppies in Lake Elsinore here. While spring is most peoples favorite season, I can at times find it a bit stressful. As…
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CALIFORNIA POPPIES ARE SUPER BLOOMING
Read moreWe have had a very wet winter by Southern California’s standards, and with that rain has come wildflowers on the hillsides in the form of a super bloom. Two weeks ago, it snowed; and we experienced our own version of a Polar Vortex. The hills near our home had a light dusting of snow, but…
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TASTY CRANBERRY CHILI
Read moreOne of my favorite things to make on the cold rainy days of winter in Southern California is chili. And this week, we are experiencing a major rain storm which is supposed to last all week long! This never happens around here. And, on these cold rainy days, I want nothing more but to be…
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GOODBYE 2018, HELLO 2019
Read moreIt is a few days after New Year’s, and at this time of year I often, like so many of you, find myself reflecting on the year gone by. However, if I am completely honest with all of you 2018 stunk for me and I have even been caught saying to my husband it was…
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A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR THE DOGS
Read moreYour dogs are an important part of your family, so why not show them how much you love them and make their day a little merrier with a special gift this holiday season? Dogs are simple, really; they love to be walked, have someone to play fetch with, and be fed tasty treats, so here are some…
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FRIDAY FAVORITES: COZY FALL SWEATERS
Read moreWe are officially a few weeks into my favorite time of the year, Fall. I have always loved the brief moments in time between November 1st and New Years. The weather is crisp, the days are short, and holiday cheer is bubbling up everywhere you go. This is also my favorite time of the year…
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MONTH IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 2018
Read moreI don’t know how all of you feel about fall; but now that we are in the middle of the season and my favorite month is upon us, I’m over the moon excited for all the cozy fall feelings. The days are still warm, but the nights are crisp and cool, making this my favorite…
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FALL BUCKET LIST
Read moreThis weekend marked the official start of my favorite season, fall! Living in Orange County, California, we don’t really experience a season change from summer to fall, in fact, many years our hottest days can be in October. Nonetheless, I still love all things fall–cool crisp evenings, football games, and the occasional leaves changing color. …