When I was a kid, I played piano. I signed up for band as I was about to enter junior high, thinking I'd learn the bass and play in the jazz band like my friend's cool older brother. As it happened, string instruments were learned in orchestra, not band, but the band directors thought that since I already played piano, I'd be a good fit for … [Read more...]
The Most Impressive Easy Dish Ever: Quiche from Scratch
Quiche is one of those super intimidating dishes that seems incredibly fancy, but is deceptively simple and really pulls through in a bind. On top of that, it's incredibly versatile (as in suitable for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner) and quite healthy, depending on what you fill it with. What I'm going to do here is provide a template or … [Read more...]
Knott’s #ScaryFarm 2015: It’s Coming…
If you know me, you know I have premature holiday celebration issues, but I have a good reason for breaking my own policy of giving holidays a month at most hype: KNOTT'S SCARY FARM! It's my absolute favorite thing about Halloween, and I got to attend this year's preview to find out what's new, what's coming back, and what we're going to find in … [Read more...]
Decluttering 101: What Kind of a Life Do You Want?
I'm sure this won't be the last time I mention the "woo" factor that sits at the core of the KonMari method, but sometimes, accepting the woo and submitting to the woo has some nice results, if for no other reason than they open the mind to possibility. The first step is like vision boarding. Remember vision boards? They were pretty much like … [Read more...]
How I Decluttered My Home in 1 Week
A few years ago, I came across Modern Parents Messy Kids' Project Organize Your Entire Life. I got so excited about getting organized, but no matter what tools I brought in, no matter how I changed my storage, things got messy again and again and again. Getting "organized" was one thing: staying organized was just an impossibility. I'd almost … [Read more...]
Loving on GlassesShop.com
I was asked to review GlassesShop.com, and their timing was excellent - I've been looking for a great pair of prescription sunglasses, because getting older sucks and I just can't wear regular glasses anymore. The Site What's great about Glasses Shop is that they have cheap glasses that are REALLY cute, so instead of getting gauged by an … [Read more...]
Next-Level Street Harassment
The other day, I was driving home with Cameron. I'd come from work, he'd been in preschool, and we were happily chatting about his day as we inched down the main street connecting his school to our home. On this particular day, I had the windows down to enjoy the breeze. I didn't realize such a simple luxury could have such consequences, minor … [Read more...]
California Christmas Colada
Over the last few months, I started to realize how very unusual Christmas celebrations are here in Southern California. While we do get snow, we have to go to the mountains for it. While we may bundle up, it's because we can't handle anything less than 60°F. We're chickens, you guys. Yet people brave holiday airport craziness just to visit … [Read more...]
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