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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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 […]
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 […]
Lowe’s Challenge – the big reveal!
Thinking of your outdoor space as an extra room in your home is a great concept, isn’t it? It really makes you re-imagine your space and what you can do with it. That’s exactly what Lowe’s was hoping for with their Spring Designer Challenge, where a group of designers were challenged to create the ultimate […]
Springtime shopping at Lowe’s
While some moms may have been sleeping in or getting breakfast in bed, I spent Mother’s Day morning at Lowe’s with my family. Judging by how busy it was, I wasn’t the only one with that idea! It was a beautiful day, though… bright and sunny. I could see how so many were thinking about […]
What’s inspiring YOU this Spring?
I look out at my patio, and it’s so sad. There’s nothing there other than a few empty planters and a set of old, faded chairs, whose matching table was ruined after a big snowstorm two winters ago shattered the glass top. Our over-sized umbrella was destroyed by hurricane-force winds last summer to boot. This […]
