Wow! I've been trying to figure out how to share my crazy road trip from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon with you all and I don't know if I will ever be ready, but I figured I shouldn't wait any longer! My sister and I traveled to Phoenix for spring break this year as a little sistercation and decided that we must do ALL the things we possibly could while there. While this did not lend itself to a relaxing trip, it was definitely an experience to remember! When we originally started mapping ... Read the Post
Explore Phoenix: the Grand Canyon
Explore Phoenix: Food
Spending a whirlwind few days in Phoenix was amazing, especially getting to eat all the delicious foods waiting around every corner! I tried to snap a picture or two of each place we went and I'll do my best to give you my real opinion on what we got! Matt's Big Breakfast 825 North First Street Phoenix, Arizona 85004 The thing I liked most about Matt's was that it wasn't an overly complex menu with breakfast dishes that were trying to be something else. It was just scratch made, ... Read the Post
Tuna and Rice Salad
Maybe I've mentioned before that my husband works for a seafood processing facility. I probably also told you that this means we have an abundance of seafood most of the time. Well, last year, he finally fixed up the cannery at work and we have been enjoying the benefits of fresh caught, fresh canned tuna ever since! Trying to figure out new and different things to do with all this tuna has been both fun and delicious. A few months ago I shared a really yummy recipe for Greek rice salad, ... Read the Post
How to Fight Winter Blues with Games
Many people get a feeling of depression and sadness during the winter months. This common occurrence is typically referred to as the Winter Blues or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Some common symptoms of SAD include irritability, lack of motivation, fatigue, weight gain, depression, and difficulty getting along with others. New studies have suggested that as many as 4% to 6% of Americans suffer from SAD each winter season. Why the Winter Blues Occur Many medical professionals believe ... Read the Post
Explore Mount Rainier: A Winter Adventure
There is something so magical about spending Christmas in the snow, which is probably the reason that when it came time to schedule a winter getaway for my husband and me heading up to Mount Rainer was a no brainer! We headed up a couple of days before Christmas and as we got further from the ocean and closer to the mountain the snow really started to pile up. I am a huge lover of all things Airbnb, and Mount Rainier is full of lovely places to stay and play. The snow had been ... Read the Post
Printable Valentine’s Day Scratch Tickets
Valentine's Day is a fun holiday, mostly because my kids absolutely love giving gifts to their friends. This year I decided to do something a little different and even though it goes against my anti-time consuming valentine policy, I am pretty sure it was well worth it! Every once in a while my husband stops at the quickie on his way home from work and buys a couple of scratch tickets. We have big dreams of winning the Lucky for Life one and you can't win if you don't play right! The ... Read the Post