Summer. Time to bare some skin, even if you don’t really want to… it’s just too darn hot to wear any clothes! That said, you want your skin looking its best. Here are some tips. I DARE you to BARE! Protect your skin. My #1 tip is simple… use sunscreen every day! If you […]
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Semi-homemade Tres Leches Cake
I don’t bake in the summer. It just doesn’t make sense, since the oven makes the kitchen so hot! Instead of the usual cake, muffins, and cookies that I make so often in the wintertime, during these hot months we’ll usually stick to fresh fruit (watermelon!), ice pops, and ice cream for dessert. That’s not […]
Amp Up Your Iced Coffee
You know it’s summer when you can make the switch from hot coffee to iced! Making it at home is kind of a pain, though, and while I love a good iced coffee from my favorite café, it’s a little expensive to indulge in that often so it’s only a ‘sometimes’ treat. International Delight has […]
School’s out- time to #GrabSummerFun
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
