Maya’s last day of school was Friday, and we celebrated. Yes. We. Did. Did this feel like the longest school year ever, or is it just me? Not that I have a lot to compare it too, as Maya’s barely a rising second-grader! I did think it was important to recognize and celebrate the wonderful […]
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How Skype Makes Life Easier
When you hear a heartwarming story about how people are using Skype – like how rock star Steven Tyler connected with a 7-year-old cancer patient through a Skype video call – you can’t help but be inspired! While I may not do anything that momentous with Skype, I do find it incredibly useful on a […]
Seeing the Sights with Transitions
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 […]
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 […]
