Have you taken the time today to be thankful for everything in your life? I know that things may be hard, and sometimes you may feel like there’s nothing good happening, but it is always important to take a minute and think of just a few things you’re grateful for. I’d like to say thank…
If you are a peanut butter and you also love chocolate, you’ll be interested to know that you can combine the two in this homemade dark chocolate peanut butter! Growing up, my mother instructed me that peanut butter was a food group that they just forgot to put on the food pyramid. We always had…
Grapefruits are a food that is considered very healthy and good for you. There are a few things to consider when you take medicines, since there are some grapefruit and drugs interactions that can be deadly. I like eating foods that contribute to a healthy life. Before today, I’d never heard anyone say anything negative…
So, for the past few weeks my housemates and I have been discussing color. We want to coordinate our main room and needed some help. A color vision test was a big help. It all started with the “free” advertisement on craigslist. When we moved in we had no furniture, and started looking there to…
Are you in a dead end job that you just can’t stand? Many of us have been there. When it’s time for you to part company with your boss, do you wonder how to quit your job properly? Here are 4 unique ways to do it. Lets face it, jobs are hard. You need…
These NC street art ideas are big, bold and colorful. They draw your eye just where the artist wants it – squarely on the art inspired drawings. Since I moved to LA, I’ve been seeing street art everywhere (no, seriously, it’s everywhere). It’s so beautiful, and it makes me think back to some of the…
I’ve always liked salads, but after you’ve been eating them for a while they can start to get boring. I was getting to that point when I decided to kick up the flavor and make a special summer mushroom salad. This salad I created is not only flavorful, but also extremely light on calories! Making…
It’s the end of the week and time to kick back with a glass of vino and some of the best wine pictures. Because honestly, what’s better than wine? I am a HUGE fan of wine. Red, white I love them both! So I thought I’d pick some of the best wine pictures to get…
These crispy toasts with avocado, tomatoes and almonds are my latest “what’s in the pantry” recipe. As someone who is currently tight on money, one of my favorite games I’ve been playing lately is the “what can I make from the pantry?” game. It’s so great because you don’t have to buy new ingredients, and…
I’ve been addicted to coffee for years now, and as every coffee enthusiast knows, finding the perfect coffee shop can sometimes be a struggle. Cafe Helios in Raleigh, NC is at the top of my list. In general, I find they’re either too hipster, and filled with people whose excessively tattooed arms and hands give…