Hormones are a bitch, aren’t they?! Well, at least for me they are! I am now in my mid-30’s and due to fabulous hormone imbalances, my skin breaks out worse than it did when I was in high school…HIGH SCHOOL! At least in high school…

Anxiety. The evil bitch so many of us struggle with on a daily basis. I have dealt with it for essentially my entire adult life. There have been times where it has been worse than others, such as when I lived in Sweden alone at…

February’s book of the month, The Truth About Awiti,was written by the fabulous Christine Platt, under the name C.P. Patrick. You can buy your copy here!   Although I have never met her in person, Christine is one of my favorite online friends. She inspires…

When it comes to the Super Bowl, I am the girl who is all about commercials and FOOD! I love football as well, but I enjoy playing it more than watching it. Yup, I am sure some of you are questioning my American loyalty here!…

Have you ever tried Matcha Green Tea?! I have recently jumped on the Matcha bandwagon! Not only does it help me get through my afternoon exhaustion with “clean” energy instead of the jittery coffee kind, it is super high in antioxidants! Why are antioxidants so…

I am an avid reader, I have been since I was a little girl. I used to sneak out and sit under an old Granddaddy Oak tree and read. This passion for reading has never gone away, and I am incredibly grateful for it. I…

Do you know how simple it is to propagate a succulent?! Holy moly, it is SO much easier than I ever imagined. It is just the type of thing this crazy plant lady geeks out about. When I was a kid my parents were convinced…

I have always been a sucker for a grandiose fireplace. I grew up in an area of California that receives a steady amount of snow each winter. Shocking, I know, but yes California does get snow! Due to this, I grew up in a house…

Gluten and Dairy Free Lemon Glazed Persimmon Bars   I don’t know what it is about persimmons and my family, but we love the sweet things! These Lemon Glazed Persimmon Bars are based off of an original recipe from my Grammie. However, this version was…

This article is written in remembrance of my beloved friend, Paul Fletcher, who made learning about, working with, and especially drinking wine not just a simple pleasure, but an epic good time. Will love you forever, my friend.   It is well established by now…