Photography

Well, summer is wrapping up. We move into our house in a few days and we are so excited about this new chapter for us. 3 houses in one year, and I am thrilled to be settled for awhile. It might be quiet around here for a few days while we unpack and get...

If you have been reading my blog for awhile, then you know that I love to get in the kitchen and cook with my children. When Courtney of Pizzazzerie (and the brilliant mind behind Push Up Pops) asked me if I would be interested in being a stop on her virtual book tour, I...

I am obsessed with the Olympics. I have always loved the Olympics, and for the longest time I was more interested in the winter games. But this summer, I cannot take my eyes off of the TV. A few nights ago, I almost had a heart attack watching the men’s freestyle relay. Yelling at...

Here are a few recipes that I have posted around the Internets lately. First up, my Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowls that I posted for Go Bold With Butter. I made a traditional chocolate chip cookie and baked it into a bowl shape. You can use a ramekin, mini pie pan, or even a muffin...

by Lisa Weldon of reSoulin’ my dancing shoes Today was the first time I felt unsafe in any neighborhood in Manhattan. I came out of the subway station at 125th street in East Harlem and immediately felt intimidated by the hoards of young men hoverin...

  By Pavoua Thao It’s always been said that pictures can capture a thousand words. It is true in every essence of the phrase. I ...

When we were little, my sister and I must have watched Willy Wonka (on VHS, taped from the television, by the way) at least 7,000 times. And each of those times, I dreamt not only of what it would be like to have a freaking chocolate river at my h...

No offense to the cruise business, but one of my favorite things about our recent ship experience was getting off the boat and exploring. To that end, we chose a lengthy excursion for each of our three days on land. First up, a "Yukon Expedition" ...

I spent my freshman year of college in Lincoln, Nebraska. Around Thanksgiving time, my friends started asking me if I was going to bring back my winter coat after the holidays. A lifelong Californian, I replied, "Err, this is my winter coat." I fe...

Not only is Alaska gorgeous, it's my 42nd state!I owe Alaska an apology. Prior to visiting last week, I didn't think much of it. To me, Alaska meant piles of snow, Exxon Valdez, flannel wearing lumberjacks and, erm, Sarah Palin. I imagined the scenery ...