Summer is almost here and I already find that we’re spending much of our day outside! It’s just so pretty around this time of year. The flowers are gorgeous… the weather, sunny and breezy. Just perfect. Whether you’re hitting the beach, lounging by the pool, enjoying picnics at the park, or just exploring your city […]
Archives for June 2012
How to get your FREE #JuneDairyMovies movie tickets
So you may remember that last week, as part of the June Dairy Month promotion, I went to Safeway and spent $40 on dairy products. As much as my family loves milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream, that wasn’t a hard undertaking at all! Check out my recipe for Banana Coconut Ice Cream if you […]
Tips for healthy skin this summer
My father was diagnosed with skin cancer when I was a little girl. I don’t recall all the details because I was maybe 10 or 11 years old, but I remember it was a scary experience. He had a malignant melanoma – a cancerous growth – on his forehead, which had to be surgically removed. […]
Banana Coconut Ice Cream – June Dairy Month recipe
I always have bananas in my freezer. Bananas are so cheap that they’re a mainstary on my grocery list, but they also spoil incredibly fast, so when they’re overripe I place them in a plastic bag and freeze them, peel and all. This way, I’m able to grab a few and mash them to make […]
Birthday flowers
Last year, my sister sent me a gerber daisy plant for my birthday. And I thought it was the silliest gift EVER. The problem? I was flying out to see her (and the rest of my family) the very next day, and would be away for half of the summer. There were three closed blooms, […]
Last day to vote! Lowe’s Challenge
It’s the last day to vote for your favorite designer in Lowe’s Spring Designer Challenge. Marcela is winning, but it wouldn’t hurt to give her some more Facebook love! Her chosen charity, Olive Wood Gardens and Learning Center in San Diego, could win $50,000! This organization provides science-based environmental education and hands-on gardening and cooking […]
