Strawberries and the California Strawberry Commission rocked my world last week and made me fall even more in love with California and strawberries. I even came up with a “Salsa Fresa” or strawberry, avocado, and grilled corn salsa recipe that I can not wait to share with you, but first a little on […]
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I’ve Got Strawberries on the Brain!
The good people of the California Strawberry Commission invited me to learn about strawberries, visit strawberry farms, and eat just about my weight in all sorts of sweet and savory strawberry delicacies. I had a blast and came up with an incredible strawberry, corn, and avocado salsa recipe that I will be sharing shortly. […]
LeapFrog Goes to Monsters University and LeapPad2 + App #Giveaway
Brought to you by LeapFrog My daughter is only 4-years-old and she is already taking university classes and sometimes she lets her 2-year-old sister tag along. I should clarify that I am speaking of Monsters University via LeapFrog. We were offered the opportunity to review both LeapFrog’s Monsters University Interactive 3D book and the Monsters […]
The San Francisco Bubble Man (Sundays In My City)
The San Francisco Bubble Man in action at Duboce Park. San Francisco, CA. I showed you mine, now show me yours. Share your city/town/suburb/you name it! Think of this as a photography carnival or photography meme (with or without words) that not only lets you share your part of the world, but lets you […]
Do Not Take Your Eyesight for Granted #TransitionsLens
This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Transitions Optical. However, all opinions expressed are my own. If you have healthy eyes, be grateful and never ever take your lovely peepers for granted. Imagine how much your world would change if you lost your sight and do whatever you can to […]
It’s All Good (Fragmented Fridays)
It has been a phenomenal week. I was invited to stay at Carmel Valley Ranch by the CA Strawberries Commission and it was WONDERFUL. I want to go back! I visited strawberry farms, ate great food, met great people, and stayed in a beautiful room. Now, I seem to think I should have a fireplace […]
Breaking News: A Strawberry Teapot Makes Life Better
I have no scientific proof, but I believe that a strawberry teapot makes life better or at least it makes my life better. So happy to have received this adorable teapot that makes me smile every time I look at it from my friends at California Strawberries.
How to Make a Pallet Garden
Brought to you by Lowe’s I did it, I finally made a pallet garden. And you know what? It was totally easy. I’ve wanted to make a pallet garden ever since I first saw one. I think it is a great way to reuse a pallet and a creative way to make to make a vertical […]
All Lined Up (Sundays In My City)
Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA I showed you mine, now show me yours. Share your city/town/suburb/you name it! Think of this as a photography carnival or photography meme (with or without words) that not only lets you share your part of the world, but lets you visit other parts of the […]
I’m Giving Out Chuckles (Fragmented Fridays)
A friend posted this 99¢ Only Stores promotion and I thought it was a straight up joke, but –it’s not, it is totally for reals. If you celebrate your 99th birthday at the 99¢ Only Store they will give you a 99 second shopping spree. I’m thinking not too many people make it to 99 […]