Let’s first tie up a few loose ends before getting into the shopping haul. Subscriber-Only Giveaway Winner Announced! Congratulations to Kellie for commenting on my egg poacher post and being the randomly chosen winner! The Freezer Challenge ended right before I left for The Greenbrier. Am I...

I have an insatiable desire for Mexican food. The chips and guacamole. The smoky, sultry seasonings. The oozing melted cheese. But it can weigh you down if you opt for enchiladas and chiles rellenos all the time. I work taco salad into my menu...

I needed a handful of things from the store last night so I headed to my Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market. I had just picked Scarlet up from preschool and its smaller size makes it easier to get in and out quickly. Of course...

Yesterday I woke up early to participate in a radio media tour, which is 10-20 interviews completed over a period of about 4 hours. While it may sound exhausting, it’s actually energizing to banter back and forth with radio hosts across the country. I forced myself to...

Bacon makes its way into our home on special occasions, and upon uncovering a package leftover from Father’s Day in the freezer, it didn’t take us long to decide how to use it. This spaghetti recipe comes from my husband’s mother, passed down from...

Any day I have a full slate of work and can be productive in my pajamas is a good day. Sure, I love to be in front of the camera in all my glory, with teased hair, an extra layer of makeup, and painfully...

Let’s see, what did I eat yesterday? What city was I in? Oh, yes, I languished comfortably at home wrapping up work before yet, another trip. A perfectly ripe peach (we’re in peak season folks, so get them while you can) sat on the countertop and I...

I’m back to reality at home for a couple of days, and it feels good to be playing catch-up in my home office and eating in my familiar kitchen. Now if only I could get Scarlet back on Phoenix time, instead of one hour...

The morning was go, go, go, as Kim and I rallied the little ones to spend the morning at the park. After I sipped my coffee, I slapped together a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and grabbed a bunch of grapes for breakfast. Kim...

Last weekend Steve and I, along with another couple, escaped for a quick weekend getaway to Los Angeles for some poolside relaxation and dazzling dinners out. Warning: images in the photos you are about to see are a little over-the-top Hollywood, not an accurate representation of...