Health & Wellness

These cookies have been my absolute favorite for over a decade. I love these cookies and have worked a long time to finally perfect these. If ever there is a friend in need of a pick me up, a...

Looking for a new addition to your annual holiday cookies? Cookie Butter cookies are sweet, creamy, and easy to make. Ingredients: 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract ¾ c granulated sugar ¾ c packed brown sugar 1 stick unsalted butter ½ c vegetable spread (such...

It's none of our business what other people think about us. We've heard it all before. We know we shouldn't care what others think, and yet, we still do and want to know what they think about us. Do they like...

This Retiree is keeping up with the Pumpkin Spice Craze. With a little extra protein added in these are GREAT for after a run/walk, bike or hike. Read all the way to the bottom as I have included a...

For those who have been stationed in Port Hueneme, California you know how much of a hidden gem it is. For those who have never been to Port Hueneme, not only are you incredibly close to the big cities,...

The sun beat on my shoulders as I bent over and trimmed the kale. A bundle of edible leaves sat in a bowl, and a messy pile of half-eaten pieces thanks to our friendly neighborhood caterpillars rest beside it....

... maybe it's because my family is from Texas. ... or perhaps because for the last three years we've been stationed at Fort Drum I've yearned for sunshine for months on end during the harsh, bitter winters of Northern New...

Sometimes all you want is just a really great hack to make your life just a little bit easier. I mean who hasn’t benefited from using floss to cut perfect cinnamon rolls (be sure to use unscented floss…)?  As your...

It’s early summer, the season of roses, zinnias, peonies, and dahlias. Who doesn’t love a colorful garden? I have always admired residential gardens, pausing during neighborhood walks to admire them, breathing deeply to take in the scent. My neighbor’s...

Who doesn't want easy family meals for those busy summer schedules?  Whether you're driving to and fro from camps, having lazy days by the pool, or lounging around at home, having easy meals ready to go is a must! Barbecue...

Karla has held a unique and special place in my life since I was in the fifth grade. She was my history teacher that year. Her humor, candor, and compassion immediately drew me to her. I loved sitting in...

Photo by Caroline Veronez on Unsplash As I type this I am about six months away from the big 4-0.  Not gonna lie, I am not jazzed about this birthday. But, luckily, I have quite a few close friends who...