Picking up a little orphan girl full of smiles that loves you even when she’s hardly met you Homemade birthday cards Small gatherings of friend old and new, celebrating an up coming wedding Wildflowers in mason jars Making homemade pizza Foraging for greens Holding a little boy with a cleft palate and tubes in his…
Simple Crock Pot Mexican Pinto Beans
What is better than a bowl of pinto beans, a fresh corn tortilla and some salsa? Not much beats one of the simplest comfort foods in Mexico. It is a delicious, filling and frugal meal. When my mom was in college she went to Mexico City (DF) with her Spanish class. Near the end of…
Coconut Frappuccino
With warmer weather on the way this simple frappuccino is a refreshing and special treat to cool off. Fraps from your regular coffee shop are loaded with pasteurized milk (or soy milk), sugary syrup and all sorts of artificial ingredients. This one has wholesome and simple ingredients that make it a guilt free special treat….
Celebrating May Day
May 1st is May Day in the States. It is also my mom’s birthday. Almost every year growing up my mom would find a paper basket filled with fresh cut flowers on her door step. It’s a tradition that I have carried on with my girls. Marvella did with me ever year for seven years….
Lessons From a Wall
Who would think that you could learn lessons from a wall? One stone stacked on top of another… Containing stories of times long gone by; love, hope, shattered dreams, destruction, faith, dedication…. Not far from this place the greatest teacher once uttered the most important commandment: Love the Lord your God with all your heart…