
gifts for celebrating woman awesomeness
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. In 1987 Congress declared March National Women’s History Month to honor the achievements of women today and of the past. While we all have our female superheroes, it’s a time to recognize our own achievements and those of our fellow mommas! I have been talking

how to fix your bad credit for your family’s future
Thank you Lexington Law Firm for sponsoring this post. A high service partner and consumer advocate that will help you fight for the credit you deserve! Not many enjoy talking about their bad credit but it’s one of those necessary grown-up problems to solve ASAP. I messed up my credit

GF Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tofu “Ricotta”
This post is sponsored by Barilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. There’s a million reasons why I love this time of year in Palm Springs, but one big one is the bounty hanging from our lemon tree. Right now I have about 20 huge (and

Creamy Cashew Gnocchi with Kale and (V) Sausage
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VeggieNewYear #MorningStarFarms #CollectiveBias When a parent makes the decision to go vegan or vegetarian, or just to eat healthier, it affects the whole family. Getting your kids on board is a process, and

new year, better sleep for mom
This post is sponsored by Celestial Seasonings but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. January is an awesome time to reflect on the previous year and set goals for the new one. The spectrum of new year goals/resolutions is wide but what could be more important to

supergreens pesto pasta sauce w/ chickpea pasta
This post is sponsored by Barilla but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Pasta has always been a tricky situation for me for a few reasons (i.g. gluten-intolerant, vegan, dislike heavy food) but I can’t seem to shake my love for it. Luckily, pasta can be creamy

tweenage bonding tips + a Goosebumps 2 movie night
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Goosebumps2 #NewMovieNightTraditions #CollectiveBias My daughter just turned 12 this month and while I could do without the back-talking, sarcastic moments, I actually love having a tween! The older she gets, the more we have

how to layer clothing for outdoor winter adventures
This post is sponsored by ClimateRight but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. January is one my favorite months of the year here in beautiful Palm Springs. The mornings and evenings are sharp with a winter chill in the 40s, but the days still climb into the

the perfect rain boots for winter adventuring
This post is sponsored by Totes Cirrus but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. When it comes to buying gifts for the kids I am 1, an over-spender and 2, a functional gift giver. I always justify my splurging with the rationale that the majority are functional

Happy Cards: a last minute gift for anyone you know + a giveaway
This post is sponsored by Happy Cards. We all have those people in life who are impossible to shop for during the holidays. They either have it all, want nothing in particular, or you don’t know them well enough to choose. For those people, there is Happy Cards, a gift