Every time Kristen and I catch up we are like two little kids. “Let me tell you how much I love Summer,” is what we say… (squeal)! Summer is slow food and BBQ’s, dangling feet over docks and gazing into the night sky. It’s leisure time and sunshine feelin’ fine. I really enjoy the beauty… Read More
Whenever I feel encumbered with too many “things” and am looking for something to brighten my mood, I hit the trails! I’m lucky that it’s sweet and effortless, as some of South Florida’s best hiking is right in front of me. The most interesting trail has to be the enchanting mangrove forest at the Gumbo… Read More
This time of year it gets crazy busy where I live. It’s South Florida, so there are LOTS of holiday visitors and many snow birds. Restaurants are packed and there are wait lines for tables. Today didn’t feel like the right day to go anywhere but straight in the midst of nature, so I decided… Read More
I seriously want to go camping! I’ve been talking about it a lot. Take the truck and a tent, cook a real meal outside, hit the road, and do the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Or better yet, go back to Vancouver or Booth Trail and this time go even further and spend the night. The Summer’s… Read More
When the boys come home, we are fully obsessed with enjoying the great outdoors and cooking up something beautiful. It isn’t quite summer… but last weekend sure felt like it! So last Friday was all about: • Walking at Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge • Feeling over-the-top GRATEFUL • Cooking up anything delicious with curry The first… Read More
Friday was a day when I just went with the flow and worked and played simultaneously. I love these kind of days where you walk and walk—all the while getting a great workout—but at the same time make lists in your mind, plan your next week, reassess your goals and prioritize what’s important to you… Read More
Right in your own town, county, neighborhood, or even your own backyard, you can find the most fantastic bird trails and butterflies, flowers… even owls! Just Google “bird trails” and your zip code, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised! This weekend was wonderful—filled with a lot of bird watching, walking, and just allowing the sun to… Read More
There’s nothing I love more than a super good walk and a gluten free, low-cal lunch… and on Friday I got both! I meticulously planned an afternoon road trip as a little end-of-the-week treat: no stress and a detox from the work week. Sometimes I really can’t believe that I live in South Florida—a place… Read More
We were invaded by aliens! Funny aliens! The best EVER aliens! NYC’s North Coast Improv troupe was in town at Sick Puppies Comedy while on their NoCoSoFloTo (South Florida Tour). They covered 3 cities, 3 theaters, 5 workshops, and 5 shows—all in a matter of 4 days. First they went to Sarasota, then two shows in… Read More
It’s a known fact that the kitchen can be a home’s focal point. Whether it’s a sweet Brooklyn apartment, a college dorm, a beach cottage, studio loft, or your grandmother’s house, the kitchen is a gathering place of love and comfort no matter what kind of house you have. It’s where memories are formed and… Read More