

The Hardest Part of Being a Foster Mom
On April 10, 2021 Jake and I piled our foster dog, Mac, and our adopted dog, Ronnie, into the car and started down the road toward Ennis, Texas, the Bluebonnet capital. I was determined to take some amazing photos of … Continue reading The Hardest Part of Being a Foster Mom

Full-Day of Vegan Eating While Working From Home
Since last March many of us, myself included, began working, living, learning, and everything in between, all from home. Personally, this past year has been stressful and full of (mostly unwelcome) surprises. I have found that focusing on things I … Continue reading Full-Day of Vegan Eating While Working From Home

Easy Vegan Lasagna
When trying to decide what to cook for a potluck, we decided on a simple and easy-to-make vegan lasagna. Why? Because not only is it a crowd pleaser, but lasagna is fun to layer and easy to make vegan. With … Continue reading Easy Vegan Lasagna

Super Bowl Snacks Made Vegan
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just in it for the commercials, serving up the classic football snacks on Super Bowl Sunday is a given. Thankfully, from burgers and wings to nachos and dips, all of your football favorites … Continue reading Super Bowl Snacks Made Vegan

Galveston, An Inexpensive Treat in Winter
Just outside of Houston you will find the quaint island town of Galveston. With a variety of restaurants and the Pleasure Pier located right on the water, Galveston is a walkable and easy-to-navigate seaside city. And during the winter the … Continue reading Galveston, An Inexpensive Treat in Winter

I Had COVID-19, Here’s My Truth
It took a lot of courage for me to publish this post. I struggled for weeks with whether or not I wanted to share my COVID-19 experience and how I have been treated since. Here I am though and here … Continue reading I Had COVID-19, Here’s My Truth

The Best Parts of 2020
It’s been a rough year. And while it’s easy to dwell on the negative and remember each hardship, I chose to reflect on the best parts … Continue reading The Best Parts of 2020

A Full Day of Vegan Eating—Weekend Edition
When I started experimenting with eating vegan three years ago, I started by cooking meals on weekends because I had more time (and energy) to cook. The first meal I practiced “veganizing” was my go-to Saturday breakfast—scrambled eggs and home … Continue reading A Full Day of Vegan Eating—Weekend Edition

Living in the Big D—A Year in Review
A year ago today, October 6, 2019, Jake and I passed the “Welcome to Texas” road sign as we crossed over from New Mexico on our … Continue reading Living in the Big D—A Year in Review

7 Pillow-Supported Yoga Poses to Inspire Calm Before Bed
Between the coronavirus pandemic and every other disaster that has hit the world this past year, 2020 has been anything but calm and relaxing. As a result many people’s (namely my) quality of sleep has suffered. So if you are … Continue reading 7 Pillow-Supported Yoga Poses to Inspire Calm Before Bed