Memorial day ended up being a bust here, hubby and I took it easy around the house since I woke up feeling awful – achy, feverish, and tired. Ugh, not fun! I’ve been laying around drinkin...
Long weekends are great – it’s Sunday, but it feels like Saturday, love it! And it’s been a great weekend so far, I met up with my mom and sisters for lunch in Old Town Sacramento y...
I am so glad the long weekend is here because what a week at work! And a week of smoothies, simple stir fries, and salads for meals since I haven’t been grocery shopping in awhile and literally...
The problem with work weeks before a long holiday weekend is they seem like they’ll never end! I spent most of the day at work thinking it was Thursday and slightly depressed when the reality s...
NuNaturals Stevia is my favorite brand of liquid stevia for just about anything I need to sweeten because, unlike other brands I’ve tried, it does not have a bitter aftertaste and a little goes...
After a crazy week at work, we decided to escape to Table Mountain yesterday for a peaceful hike and a change of scenery. The blooming flowers were beautiful. And there were plenty of tadpoles in the...
At my niece’s birthday party a couple of weekendss ago, I got chatting with a family friend about eating healthier and she expressed frustration that time and planning for dinner is an issue wh...
Is there anything more decadent and unhealthy than a traditional Alfredo sauce? Most of the recipes I’ve seem are solid cream, butter, cheese and all-fat milk. Not very vegan friendly and a dan...
We survived another Monday here and I’m already counting down until another relaxing weekend! Every day is a relaxing day for our pets, except when they’re fighting over who gets hubby...
Awhile back I splurged on a pricy item at Whole Foods, actual wasabi powder and it wasn’t cheap! Since the real stuff is expensive to produce, most of the wasabi in the US is actually a blend o...
Finding good shoes has always been a challenge for with with large, angular feet. Finding vegan-friendly shoes has added challenge to that! Last night my mom and I headed to the mall on a mission to ...
Friday is getting closer thankfully! It’s been a long week for me already, I haven’t slept well for the last 3 nights for one reason or another – allergies, stress, and this little ...
I’ve been meaning to replace my old wallet for awhile now. It’s old, not vegan since I got it as a gift in my non-vegan days, and is bulky and heavy. I browsed many options on Etsy, but d...
Blech, Sunday night already and a bittersweet one heading into a busy week at work. I’ve been in a bit of a fog this weekend dealing with sinus pressure and headaches, a rare annoyance for me, ...
I have a confession to make – we went out to eat not once, but twice yesterday! I know, yikes on the spending! But, it’s actually in my dining out budget and it was heavenly to enjoy some...
There’s been a lot of relaxing going on this week with cats and dogs lounging all over the house. Life’s good when there’s a warm lap and there’s something so pleasant about c...
I use a lot of food containers every day. Since going vegan, I pack a lot more food with me for work, traveling, parties, etc. And they’re great for storing and utilizing leftovers. A good cont...
After a long day at work, it was nice to get home and relax with these guys. Not sure Miko was ready to relax, he sat eagerly in my lap determined to not let me catch up on my Words With Friends game...
I completed my 4th half marathon yesterday and it was fabulous crossing the finish line! My new ASICS GT-2160s did well, no unusual pains in my feet, ankles, or hip from the half or all the training....
While our little Napa getaway was fun, it’s nice to get back home and relax with two annoyed dogs that we left them for a few days. And we had a lot of make up play time with Miko which he remi...
I could spend weeks in the Napa Valley area exploring wineries, enjoying tons of fine dining, and snapping gorgeous landscapes, it’s one of my favorite weekend getaway destinations here because...
Hello from Napa Valley! We’re finally cashing in a Groupon I impulsed purchased for a 2-night stay at a lovely Napa resort and I’m loving the extra days off work! And looking forward to p...
Today was my final long run of my half marathon training, the race is next week! I figured a little carb heavy dinner was in order last night to prepare and indulged in something I never make at home...
I am counting down the days until things start slowing down at work thanks to new help being hired and half marathon training being over for a bit and that’s in less than two weeks, woohoo! Oh,...
What a week so far! There’s still so much going on at work and getting a jury duty summons for next month and dealing with a very pricy brake repair on my car is just icing on the cake. Though ...
I’m feeling much more relaxed now after a crazy week at work, too bad the weekend is almost over. I’m also feeling a little lazy today after a hard 10-mile run yesterday as part of my hal...
Happy Friday Eve! I’m celebrating with a post-workout glass of wine after another loooong day of work stress and cruddy weather. It’s been a nice evening here relaxing inside by the firep...
It’s another rainy week here which is great for our garden, not so good for coaxing Miko to do his business in the backyard. He dashes out to the grass and back to the door lightening fast and ...
Ick, how did Monday get here so fast? Thankfully it flew by at work, but only because it was insanely busy. Miko seemed to be as thrilled as I was to climb out of bed this morning. I did get a 9-mile...
Happy weekend! I’m so glad it’s finally here and looking forward to a fun family gathering for Easter tomorrow after a horrendous week at work. I know, I complain about work a lot, but wi...
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