It’s the most wonderful time…of the yeaaar…Fall! As many of you may know today is the first day of Fall. Or is it Autumn you prefer? More importantly it’s also the first day of my favorite season EVER! Note: This post contains affiliate/referral links. Seriously, I love it. It means the crazy heat of summer is slowly ebbing and I can start… Read More
Review: One Potato
No, I’m not reviewing how a single potato tastes, and it is only coincidental that I’m writing about potatoes on St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday about a little green dude who likes gold that originated in a country that had a potato famine. Wait, that’s not what the holiday is about? Phew, good thing I’m not Irish or else that… Read More
Babymoon of the Mini Variety – Ojai
As the expansion of our family is nearing closer every day, I wanted us to have a little getaway prior to our baby boy’s arrival. We didn’t have a lot to spend, so we couldn’t go far and we were just in Santa Barbara in June. In all of my time living in California, I’ve only driven through the town… Read More
Prescription for Freedom – Filled.
Back in December of last year – I said this: “Freedom. I want everything I do next year to contribute to increasing the freedom I have to do the things that are right for me and my family. The freedom to be who I am, to do what I am good at, and to provide for my family.” – Me,… Read More
McConnell’s Ice Cream
In the throes of state-testing, file audits, and general strife with certain teenagers who don’t make the connection between working hard and success, I find myself dreaming…dreaming…of ice cream. And not any ice cream, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams. We had some this past weekend on our adventure (see, see how I’m building it up?) – and even after two tacos,… Read More
Cookbook Review: Thug Kitchen
Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck (Originally posted on Goodreads.com) My rating: 5 of 5 stars The only thing more amusing than this cookbook was reading the reviews that complained about profanity and the book being racist. Good grief people. First of all, the word f*ck is in the title, so did we think this… Read More