After being cooped up like sardines in those impossibly tiny airplane seats all morning, it feels so good to run free on such a vast open field. Trevor does a flying leap at the 50 yard line, then starts sprinting toward the goal post. I snap some action shots while…
Celebrate late summer with an easy Southwestern corn salad with smoky, sweet, and salty notes, fresh herbs, a homemade lime dressing, and cotija cheese! Happy end of summer! This is my favorite time of the year. Today I was able to throw open all of the windows to let a…
I put off potty training for as long as possible. There were two reasons for this. I’m pretty sure my hidden underlying reason was that diapers were the last “baby” thing I had to hold on to. We’ve long since said goodbye to bottles, baby carriers, strollers, even the crib.…
We loved exploring the Bluebonnet Trails near Ennis, Texas in spring. Here’s everything you need to know to see the Texas bluebonnets. When my brother moved to Texas, Chris and I wasted no time in planning our first trip out to meet him. Our first question: when should we go?…
Here are the easiest and most foolproof vegetable and herb plants for beginner gardeners, plus tips on how to help them grow healthy and strong. For the seasons that I’ve planted my own backyard garden, I’ve made a lot of mistakes. I’m still making tons of mistakes. Still learning. Still…
Foil packets are the foolproof way to grill fish! This easy recipe (with pesto, potatoes & tomatoes) is super flavorful but also fresh and healthy. We have this place in Boston that I think is heaven, but it’s otherwise known as Eataly. It’s an indoor Italian marketplace with the most…
Here’s how to plant an organic backyard garden in one weekend. An easy step-by-step beginner guide to growing your own fresh organic vegetables and herbs. Chris and I have planted two backyard gardens from scratch. We started as bewildered beginners with our organic garden in our last house. We learned and…
your children are not your children. they are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. they come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you. you may give them your love, but not your thoughts, for they…
