the pursuit of well-rounded living
*Cue Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” because SCHOOL IS OUT FOR THE YEAR!* Y’all, it’s finally summer around here now that our son officially graduated from his Super Tot program at school and we are so ready for barbecues and beach…
HOWDY, Y’ALL! I cannot believe it’s been almost two months since I visited Nashville, Tennessee! We were visiting for a friend’s bachelorette party and WOW: I completely understand why Nashville is such a hot destination right now! It’s fun, vibrant,…
I am usually not a warm-weather fan (as you all know), but this year I am really looking to the summertime. I haven’t posted in a while because of how insane things have been around here, but I plan on…
Yesterday (February 22) was Ash Wednesday. If you’re Catholic like my family, you know that Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. With Lent comes some days of fasting and abstinence, famously from meat. Ash Wednesday is a meatless day…
For Christmas this year, my husband bought me tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera before it leaves Broadway this coming April. The Phantom of the Opera was the first Broadway show I saw live, and it was just…
I cannot believe that the “holiday season” is officially over. I put “holiday season” in quotes because I am referring to the time between Halloween and New Year’s when the days are busy and blurred together and everyone is putting…
Well, here we are! Two weeks ago I decided to make a batch of fire cider. I’ve heard amazing things about this herbal concoction for a while now and wanted to try it for myself. I was super intrigued by…
Escarole and bean soup is a common staple in many Italian or Italian-American households. It’s a great hardy soup, and it’s incredibly healthy and nutrient packed. Ingredients Directions Strain and rinse one can of cannellini beans and add them to…
Cold and flu (and just about everything else!) season is in full swing over at my house. I have to admit, though: I’m not surprised. I work in a school, my son is in preschool, and we’re constantly around friends…
