I buy avocados routinely when they're in season. I love it in a fresh guacamole, salsa dips, salads, by itself with salt, even mixed in with rice, curry, or a split-pea soup we call "daal". Avocados are the absolute best all around superfood. Rich in it's monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, CoQ10 and Vitamin E, it's packed… Continue reading My Favorite Super-food: Avocados!
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10 Things That Make You Intimidating
Have you ever gone somewhere and not exactly blend in...? It's more than what you decided to wear that seems like an anomaly. People behave a certain way. You observe this many times at different social scenes. Nobody will approach you aside from a little "hi" and a courteous fake smile. You look unapproachable,… Continue reading 10 Things That Make You Intimidating
The Power of OKAY
Last month I learned the word Okay. Yea it sounds stupid but it was a meaningful occurrence. Since I was a child I always had people telling me what to do, what to think, how to do things, what my preferences should be, etc. I was always quiet, respectful and listened even though at my… Continue reading The Power of OKAY
Stop Buying Store Bread: Honey Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
I've never made bread before and this was an easy recipe very easy to make. As usual I don't have enough time and energy to come on to fill you all in on the things I really need to share. So one at a time. The most important post I can make right now at… Continue reading Stop Buying Store Bread: Honey Whole Wheat Bread Recipe
5 Truths to Staying IN Love
When I was a little girl, I couldn't imagine who I would marry but I knew that I wanted to get married. I would envision the wedding, and try to see the man's face in my dreams. I would fantasize about who he would be and how much excitement he would bring into my life.… Continue reading 5 Truths to Staying IN Love
Growing up "Daddy-less"
Growing up, I had a father who loved me, and I loved him. Eventually I came to learn that he wasn't my biological father. While it didn't seem to matter, the coming years after the man who raised me (whom I called "dad") passed away, and my life was changing in a dark direction. Growing… Continue reading Growing up "Daddy-less"
A Break from Blogging and the Possibilities
Recently I've been having a holiday. For the last month my goals are on pause, everything is at a standstill. I had my daughter's 4th birthday party, a religious function to bless our new home, one of our vehicles started becoming unreliable so we had to find something else, and I've just been enjoying myself.… Continue reading A Break from Blogging and the Possibilities
SAHM Hacks: Tips that Make the Job Easier!
This post is for my friend Christina who's juggling a 6 yr old, a newborn and grad school. Big round of applause for her, she's amazing! Life after having the babies isn't what we thought it would be like. I mean it's downright hectic between balancing your house chores, the kids, time with your man, and… Continue reading SAHM Hacks: Tips that Make the Job Easier!
Benefits of Bananas!
I went off the deep end for a while and I got lost on my healthy posts that I like to make. I go bananas, my kids go bananas, we all go bananas if we don't have our bananas! I've been on top of my exercise again at least 3x a week and eating healthy.… Continue reading Benefits of Bananas!
"Man Plans and God Laughs"
My oldest Isabella will be 4 years old next week. I've been working on her party plans for weeks. We're excited that she'll be starting school soon, but so many things are changing. I've never been fond of change even though the prospect of new chapters and adventures excite me. I realized that I don't… Continue reading "Man Plans and God Laughs"