When I was in Lake Arrowhead with my boot camp group for Oktoberfest, I made my first ever Moscow Mule. I didn’t realize how crazy easy they were to make, as the copper mugs they are traditionally served in, always made them seem like some elusive, intimidating cocktail that only the hippest of bartenders could […]
Python Leggings – Splendid LA also available at Nordstrom; Cashmere Blend Dolman Sleeve Sweater – Splendid LA also available in Charcoal at Nordstrom; Sunglasses – Ray-Bay Wayfarer 51mm; Booties – Sam Edelman Petty; Reversible Faux Leather Tote – Nordstrom Over the weekend, Kristen hosted a Splendid event at the Fashion Island mall. It was family-friendly and […]
Our week was cut in half on account of the Veteran’s Holiday and being in Scottsdale Saturday-Tuesday. We were visiting my bestie and her family, and had a great visit but I miss her and wish we lived in the same state. That drive across the 10 from LA to PHX is crap. I found […]
I think it’s safe to say that most of us, when walking through a department store, do everything in our power to avoid the fragrance lady standing at the entrance to the cosmetic department, or strategically placed at the bottom of the escalator. If we do happen to make eye contact (big mistake), we either politely […]
One of the best decisions I made this year was to take advantage of some of the wonderful connections I’ve made through blogging, by hiring two fabulous contributors. Alix and Lindsey have been a saving grace for me this past year as I’ve battled fatigue, occasional lack of creativity, and continual brain fog. Some question […]
Wowwee, what an interesting week it’s been. Two years ago during election week, I probably alienated several friends on Facebook, so this week I took it easy and kept my mouth mostly zipped, as I’ve learned that Facebook and politics don’t really mix. But still, politics in general both fascinate and simultaneously depress me, so […]
Camo skinnies – old Banana Republic but similar from Loft, Chambray shirt – Loft, Biker boots – Madewell, Reversible Faux Leather Tote – Nordstrom Let me begin by stating, if you love leather and all it entails; the smell, the texture, the way it wears over time, this bag may not be for you. But if […]
During my knife skills class, we made some simple roasted chicken thighs to use for a taco filling, we made 3 different kinds of salsas and guacamole, and we made a surprising side dish; a farmer’s market salad, using only ingredients that had come in our chef’s weekly CSA box. Having grown up a beans […]
I consider myself fairly proficient in the kitchen, and have been for several years now. Even though my focus on healthier eating has really only been in the last year+, doesn’t mean I haven’t been cooking all this time; it was just a different way of cooking. At any rate, since I thought I knew […]
Several times I’ve tried to broach the subject in a Babble article, of limiting kid’s sweets consumption. It’s usually met with a mixed reaction, with a fair amount of folks approving, and with an equal amount of very vocal people objecting to such a horrific idea. The most common comeback to a typical discussion of […]
