Let’s Talk Teeth

May 20, 2013

FYI, this is a sponsored post, but as you’ll read below, I am personally interested in this topic and am eager to share with you what I’ve recently learned regarding my teeth-straightening options. All opinions are my own. —– Up until about 6 months ago, I’d always viewed orthodontia as purely cosmetic. Sure, I would have loved to have perfectly straight teeth (who wouldn’t?), but growing up in a family in which money was tight, I accepted my good-enough alignment at a fairly young age. In fact, people often noted how nice my smile was (I even won the “Smile …

Quinoa Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

May 15, 2013

Well, howdy! I hope you’re having a good day, and if not, perhaps this little ditty of a salad will perk you up. It’s the type of dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for summer days that are long and hot and leave you (me) wanting to get dinner on the table with as little cooking as possible. Here’s what’s going on: quinoa + shrimp pack a high protein punch while red onions and bell peppers provide bite, sweetness and texture; raw cashews give even more crunch, and the cilantro, lime, and honey flavors of the dressing bring everything …

Chocolate Zucchini Bread + How YOU Can Help End Hunger This Weekend!

May 10, 2013

Friday is upon us, my friends, which means the weekend is so close I can almost taste it! With plans for helping host a friend’s baby shower, getting my hairs cut, and soaking up the sun while it lasts, all signs point to it being a good couple days. Plus, my mom is coming to visit next week, so I have that to look forward to! Those who’ve entered my house lately will tell you that I’ve been on a mission to hide fruits and vegetables in as many treats and baked goods as possible. Bananas and broccoli comprise the …

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Extract Beginnings

May 7, 2013

This week has been a mix of contradictions. Sunny skies have been lighting up these early May days, the warmth nearly tricking us into thinking that summer has arrived. We spent much of yesterday relaxing in the backyard as we donned swimsuits, enjoyed sprinkler-running and bubble-blowing, and ate our dinner in the grass. Better weather hasn’t been seen in Seattle for quite some time, and while I don’t yet know what the rest of this season will bring, it has, up to this point, completely exceeded my expectations. In contrast to the beauty of my surroundings, I’ve found myself in …

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Easy Raspberry Sauce

May 3, 2013

These last few weeks, I’ve been getting back to my roots in the kitchen. No fuss or complicated blah blah blah, just enjoying the process of cooking for my family and friends, even if “cooking” means running to Safeway for a last minute birthday cake for Eowyn because I botched the homemade one (true story). Honestly, though, it’s been a good thing for me to step away from blogging for a bit and from the silly pressures I was putting on myself. Living life in the flesh is way more gratifying than writing about it, and I’ve needed to dig …

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