Can you believe it’s June already? We’re at the halfway point of 2015. June brings the beginning of summer and it can have all kinds of erratic weather. The start of summer means the start of camping and outdoor season so I couldn’t be more excited! Continue reading
Don’t know what to do with leftover red wine? How about cook with it!? Although I probably should have just finished the bottle when I opened it, I was feeling like an Italian night anyway so this crispy eggplant and marsala pasta is perfect! I recently found this vegan recipe from Rachel at We Laugh, We Cry, We Cook, but I decided to mix it up a bit with chicken broth and you could even add chicken! Continue reading
My little dog loves adventure! This Shiloh Saturday we visited the Wawawai canyon cliffs, a unique outcropping of rocks on the Snake River that are perfecting for relaxing by the water in the afternoon. When the weather gets warm enough, college students and locals flock here to do some extreme cliff jumping! Continue reading
A while ago, I participated in an archaeological field school in the Cayo district of Belize. Maya ruins and culture have been a big part of my life since visiting places like Tulum and Chichen Itza in Mexico when I was younger and studying Anthropology in college. Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance School was working on a huge project at three cool Maya spots and I joined the team! Here are reasons I chose to participate in an archaeological field school after college. Continue reading
Some days in the world are harsh and pessimistic, making even the strongest adults feel like children on the inside. The books we read in childhood help us explore the world and grow our imagination, shaping us into who we are. These famous authors’ advice is still applicable for all ages, especially on darker days of winter. Here are inspiring quotes from children’s book authors for when the world feels too big to fight.
“If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.” –Roald Dahl Continue reading
Gardening is one of my favorite past times. Doing it right is even more fun and growing with minimal effort is even more rewarding. Having the right equipment on hand while gardening will make everything go smoother which translates into healthier plants.
Here we overview some of the essential tools for gardening. We also go through some of the variations of the basic tools to find the absolute perfect tool for your project. Continue reading
Have two months really passed already? When my Stitch Fix box showed up on my door, I was thrilled to find some great pieces and awesome colors for summer!
Stitch Fix is a subscription-based personal styling service where you fill out an online profile about your preferences and a shipment is sent to you every 1-2 months of 5 hand-picked clothing and accessory items. You try each of them on and have 3 days to decide what you’ll keep. Once you decide, log in and check out for the items and then send the remaining items back. Continue reading
On a recent walk through the forest, I came across a majestic nest tucked away in the branches of the spiky Black Hawthorne trees. This forest is called the Magpie Preserve and after some quick research, we learned that this is a magpie nest! Continue reading
Growing and propagating plants connects you to yourself, the environment, and the Earth. It can relieve stress, fight disease, improve memory, and so much more. We can provide ourselves with food, enjoy a walk in a forest, or catch a glimpse of a beautifully sculpted bonsai tree. There are endless benefits of growing plants but one thing that has always thrown me off is what to call a growing space in various situations. Here we review a few of the big names out there and a little about their connotations. Continue reading
This Shiloh Saturday, I took my pup out to a farm where Jake works and he got to experience the field of clovers! I loved the way this clover looked in the light and I tried to get Shiloh to enter “model mode” and let me take pictures. Continue reading
Aquaberry Bliss 