I recently saw this video on one of my favorite sites, Upworthy. It made my eyes well up with tears, because I’m guilty of this and I’m sure so many of you are as well. It’s amazing what we could accomplish if we spent half as much time on something more productive than convincing ourselves of all the reasons we’re not good enough. Of all the time we spend dissecting our flaws.
Let’s start trying to remind ourselves of all the beauty that we carry with us every day and how showing that beauty, being proud of that beauty, can make such a huge difference in the way our lives play out. Let’s begin this week with a new mantra, I am unique and beautiful.
And in case you need a reminder:
Happy Monday friend, I’ll be back tomorrow with some delicious dishes to help nourish that beautiful soul.
Last Saturday, I went to HomeGoods (my heaven) and they are currently focused on kitchen essentials, given the upcoming holidays and all those big dinners that come with them. When I walked in, I got a little weak in the knees. And after slapping myself out of thinking I needed a self-spinning ice cream cone holder, I snagged a new knife set (and then I sliced off a good chunk of my thumb a day later), as well as a little set of individual sized pizza stones. I’ve been wanting to do a make-your-own pizza night for a while, but it loses a little something without the stone. These little 8 inch individual sizes are so fun – but if you have a big one, just have each person pick a side and top it as you want. Continue reading “Make Your Own Pizza Night”
Before I met Adam he ate three things for dinner – Hungry Man frozen dinner (ughhh), Steak and Potatoes, and Mac and Cheese with canned tuna. No wonder I can’t get rid of him. (wink) Now, when I have time, I’ll put together some meals that I freeze for him for those nights when I won’t be home. But there is one dish that is so easy, not even he can screw it up. This is a super easy, hearty little dinner option for those nights when the freezer is empty and I have to leave him on his own. The biggest challenge is convincing him that he can do this. Continue reading ““Honey, You’re On Your Own Tonight” Dinner”
Let’s push ourselves, shall we? Around here we love a big hearty breakfast on Sunday mornings paired with some football and relaxation. I usually throw together a scramble with all the leftover veggies from the week and some leftover protein. This weekend, however, I wanted to do a little something different, make a REAL brunch. So, I did the impossible… I made eggs benedict (homemade Hollandaise AND paoched eggs???)…. and wouldn’t ya know – it worked! Continue reading “Bacon And Crab Bennies with Easy Jalapeno Hollindaise”
Have you heard the news about the Siracha plant possibly being shut down due to the unbearable smells and stinging eyes it is creating for its neighbors? Well, if not – be afraid, be VERY afraid – because if that happens, it’s about as close the apocalypse as we’ve come. Screw the locus and earthquakes… no Siracha??? I might as well rip up my clothes and leave my car in the middle of the street while I walk to “Old New York” in search of water – because this, my friends, is the end of days. Continue reading “Crockpot Korean Tacos”
The dogs brought out their finest (fake) furs for a good old fashion Grey Gardens Halloween – it’s Little Edie and Big Edie! As you can see, Gidget’s excitement level is off the charts, while the gay man residing inside of Rondo is appreciative that I have FINALLY gotten on-board with his winter wear requests.
Our house is filled with the smell of Crockpot Korean tacos, so stay tuned for that recipe coming soon!!
Pull up your boot straps kiddos, it’s finally fall in Southern California. I’ve stocked up on seasonal candles, crockpot recipes and baby pumpkins so even if Helen Keller came to visit, she’d know what time it was in our house. BOOM. Continue reading “The Perfect Fall Soup”
I think I’m in the running for worst blogger this month. I’ve gotta say, this has been one of the more hectic months this year, between weddings and parents – I feel like I’ve left Lemons&Lunges at the firehouse in a basket. If you’re still with me, I promise to buy you a pony for Christmas. Continue reading “Parent Approved: Caprese Salmon with Kale Pesto”
Happy Sunday! How’s everyone’s weekend going? I finally had some time to catch-up on my life, cleaning every inch of our house in preparation for the arrival of… both sets of parents! Adam’s parents and mine are coming all the way out to San Diego to hang with us, soak up the sunshine and meet each other. Do you ever notice that you think you’re keeping your house clean with the cursory cleaning throughout the week, but it’s not until the threat of a mother (OR TWO) coming to town that you realize you were, in fact, living in filth. Well, this weekend, I realized we’re disgusting. However, after a little elbow grease, 2,000 paper towels and four hours of Sheryl Crow Pandora, I’m ready for House Beautiful to come in and take some photos. Continue reading “Perfect Paleo Lunch”
The ocean and I have a such a love/hate relationship. Let me be more specific, the PACIFIC Ocean and I have such a love/hate relationship. I remember when I first moved from a little town in Maryland out to sunny Southern California. My impression of this side of the country had almost solely been based on Bayside High and Baywatch. When I moved here, I wanted to drive a yellow convertible right up to lifeguard stand, give David Charvet (if you don’t know who that is, I’m sorry for your eyes) a boyfriend-worthy kiss and bound into the warm blue waters that lapped up onto this beautiful left coast. Continue reading “Roasted Lemon and Herb Shrimp”
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