We started adding smart devices to our home a few years ago. It all began because we wanted to be able to open and close our garage door (because who wouldn’t want to do that from their phones). This garage door opener was a “gateway product” to smart home technology, because there was no way […]
Fall Business Casual Outfit with Brown Boots
I remember when tall boots were just starting to come back into fashion and everybody started tucking their jeans inside the boots. I wondered if this was something I’d ever really do since boots were already hard to fit with my thicker calves. Then skinny jeans happened, which was nice because there was less bulk […]
Fall Business Casual Outfit with Statement Jacket
The weather is cooling, time to break out all the jackets for business casual outfits! I’ve enjoyed putting together new outfits with some fun new jackets that I picked up earlier this year, and rediscovering outfits from previous years as well. This fall business casual outfit is a mixture of a couple new items, and […]
Where to Take Photos at Disney – California Adventure Edition
I’ve talked about how awesome it is to take photographs at Disney parks. There are so many great backdrops and scenes throughout the parks. Previously, I’ve shared great spots at Disneyland, Pixar Pier, and Epcot. Today I have some great spots in California Adventure (other than Pixar Pier since that was already covered). Check out […]
Thanksgiving Turkey with Apple Cider Turkey Brine
Thanksgiving may be a ways off; however, it isn’t too early to think about the perfect way to cook your Thanksgiving Turkey this year. If you follow along with my Instagram, you might have noticed that I put together a full Thanksgiving meal in August, yes, August, where I tested out this apple cider turkey […]
How to Wear Short Purple Hunter Rain Boots
I might have a slight obsession wearing Hunter rain boots. And by slight, I mean huge. They are such a fun way to add a pop of color to an outfit, and are pretty practical for somebody living in Seattle. I recently got a few pairs of the short Hunter rain boots and am having […]
The Best Dipping Sauce Ever
This post was sponsored by the California Dried Plum Board. Although I was compensated to write this post, all opinions are my own. A couple weeks ago, I headed down to Napa, California to learn all about California Prunes. It was such a great trip filled with new friends, delicious food, lots of learning, and […]
Tips for a Long Weekend in San Francisco
Brad and I visited San Francisco with Kevin and Renee over Labor Day weekend and had an absolute blast. We travel well with Kevin & Renee and have done a few trips with them the past few years. If you’re thinking of traveling with friends, make sure that you are travel compatible. Some of the […]
Gourmet Couscous Vegetable and Ham Salad
This post is sponsored by Bistro Favorites, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. While summer may have come to an end, light and tasty salads can continue well into the fall. I’m always looking for unique, gourmet salad recipes that I can make myself and enjoy for lunch at work. I […]
Early Fall Outfit Featuring Brown Booties
Early fall can be a hard time to figure out what to wear each morning. The mornings begin rather cool, but by mid-day they can actually be rather sunny and warm. This is why fall jackets are perfect, because they can easily be added and removed throughout the day as needed. As Seattle begins to […]