Last week, I was sidetracked by a special young girl and good friend of the family, Josie, and made macaroons instead of focusing on fiber in our diets for my article.

“Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them.” –Steve Maraboli Life is interesting.

“Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” - Mark Twain

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” – Emily Bronte

My stepchildren, Archie and Ella, are here visiting. They are both in college now. How did that happen? I know I am not getting any older.

It’s amazing how a little thing can pique your interest and you want to learn more. Then, you delve further, in order to gain more knowledge into something, and it turns out to be...

I am overflowing with peace and love. A sense of calm and happiness has washed over me. I’m clear-headed, tranquil and pleased to be alive. This serenity is a result of three nights...

It’s no secret that my entire family loves with sushi. Sushi is the one type of food we all agree on if we are going out to dinner.

For months now I have been hinting to my mom and encouraging her to get my stepfather onto a plant based diet. He is on a daily heart medication.

I am over my cheese obsession and now have replaced this passion with a love for avocados.

This is a week of mixed emotions. I am elated to have my husband back in town and sleeping under the same roof.

I believe I overexerted my cooking skills last week for the party I catered. I know I did because I did not feel like cooking at all this week. That is not at all like me.

About a month ago, a good friend of mine asked if I would cater a party for forty people. Of course, I said yes. Before I knew it, the day was here. I spent three days shopping,...

One of my very best friends, Jules, and her children spent last week with us here in Las Vegas. We had an amazing time. I loved pretending to be a tourist.

We have had an amazing summer in Las Vegas. Believe it or not, it hasn’t been very hot. The heat has been tolerable. That’s saying something for Vegas. This is especially good for...

We had the pleasure of spending the entire weekend with some of our very best friends. A few years ago, my mom introduced us to her new neighbors, The Owens.

Summer is the time for picnics. I love picnics near a lake, a river or by the ocean. Eating outside on a beautiful day in the summertime is great. After a day of swimming and soaking...

"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships." - Abraham Lincoln We have had a nice wave of visitors to our house in Las Vegas this summer. It’s been a...

“Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.” –Albert Einstein Spinach & Strawberry Salad Ingredients Some of my most favorite things...

I have really been overdoing it with jalapeno peppers. The thing is…I keep buying huge bags of them. I get very excited when I see these and I have to buy a bag every time. I am...

There are certain meals I adore: macaroni casserole, lasagna with béchamel sauce, or eggs Benedict. The sad part is that these delectable dishes are so full of fat in the form of...

I love a wedding. My kids were annoyed all week because I kept saying this. I was excited that we were about to attend one. I didn’t realize how often I repeated these words until...

“Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life!” –Albert Einstein My favorite times are spent with friends and family. Almost every happy experience I remember...

Whenever anybody in our family is feeling blue, Claud tells us we need to get more sunshine in our tummy. He knows that will fix us. When the kids were little, he would lift up their...

I hope everyone is soaking in and savoring the springtime. Even in Las Vegas there are blossoming trees and flowers blooming everywhere. It’s breathtaking. The changing seasons are...

We just spent the most amazing weekend in California visiting my family. You wouldn't believe how much we were able to squeeze into one weekend. The weather was gorgeous and the...

I've decided that springtime in England is magical. I am sure I wasn't the first person to make this discovery. It has been several years since I have been in England in the...

This week something amazing happened. The kids and I were outside experimenting with creating a small garden in our Las Vegas back yard. I am hoping our garden will thrive like my...

Guacamole Bites There is nothing like getting back to your own bed. No matter how wonderful the trip away from home was, I always appreciate coming back. I love sleeping in my...