An Attitude of Gratitude

Can you think of 10 things right now that you are grateful for in your life?  Great!  Now can you do that every single day?  That's where it gets tricky.  Here are some ways to have an attitude of gratitude on the daily yo!

How a Giraffe Drinks Water

Have you ever wondered how a giraffe drinks water?  Very random, I know.  But as it's throwback Thursday, I thought I'd share this incredible memory with you.

Babymoon Again and Again

ba · by moon :  noun  : \'bā-bē mün'\
Wikipedia definition
: a vacation taken by a couple either soon before, or soon after, the birth of their baby.
My definition
: an opportunity to stay out late, get drunk, act like teenagers and sleep in as long as possible while leaving child in the capable hands of a family member.

Easy Peasy Marie Rose Prawn 'Sarnies'

Would you buy a sandwich from a gas station in the US?  Probably not.  How about the UK?  I was hesitant, until I realized (most) UK petrol stations have some insanely good sandwiches.  To the point where I actually crave this 'prawn sarnie' I used to get at M&S.

Anatomy of a Friend {Infographic}

Being an expat has taught me a lot of things.  Moving from one place to another requires starting over in many areas including finding new friends.  While discouraging at times, it has given me a whole new understanding of what makes a great friend.  The anatomy of a friend so-to-speak!

For the Love of Friday

Facebook is 10 years old...and I feel really old.  Old enough to commiserate with these hilarious parents who tell the truth about another dreaded snow day.

How Travel Helps You Find Yourself

"Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes, in the middle of nowhere you find yourself."  Travel changes you.  This is how travel helps you find yourself.

How to Lose the Double Chin in Photos

It has happened to us all most of us.  The dreaded double chin ruining an otherwise amazing photo.  In the age of the 'selfie' perfecting your digital image has become quite important.  I came across this amazing video the other day.  I just had to share it with everyone I know.  How to lose that horrible double chin that mysteriously appears in photos.

Top 5 : Capetown, South Africa

"I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy." -Ernest Hemingway  My sentiments exactly!  If you are headed to Capetown make sure these 5 activities are at the top of your list.

For the Love of...Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!  Here are some things to love on if you're short on a companion.  And just in case you hate this particular holiday, I've got you covered with grumpy cat.

St. Lucia

Is luxury travel still possible with baby in tow? That's what we were wondering when deciding on a destination for our first beach holiday with little man.  We had always daydreamed over photos of St. Lucia.  Could we go there with a baby and still have a good time?

 

An Ode to Rice Krispies

I feel like this should be a public service announcement.  "Reminder : Rice Krispie Treats are still amazing."  Remember making these when you were a little kid?  They are still that good.  Here are some other tasty Rice Krispie wonders.

Flying with a Baby

Little man is officially a toddler which ushers in a new phase of travel obstacles for me to navigate.  I have, however, successfully navigated traveling during the baby phase.  Here's what I learned.

Tortellini & Sausage Stoup

So I guess by now you've figured out that if it's not simple and relatively quick, I don't cook/bake it anymore.  At the risk of sounding like an old lady, I looove my slow cooker.  Especially in the winter months.

Valentine Mini Cheesecake (with Cherry on Top)

Some of the best recipes are the ones scribbled down from your Mom's memory.  This is a simple dessert perfect for Valentine's Day.  Who can resist a cherry on top?

For the Love of Friday

Is anyone else sick of seeing Miley Cyrus twerk?  This is a great article about the pornification of everything.  Also, a hilarious SNL skit about our recent 'snow storm' (eyes rolling).

Favorite Eateries in England

I was just writing about UK myths the other day and found myself reminiscing (okay drooling) over memories of my favorite places to eat in England.  Here are just a few.

Three Myths about the UK

Being an expat was one of the greatest experiences of my life.  I learned so much living in England. Each country has common misconceptions.  These three myths about the UK take the cake though!

Blogs I Love

I recently read that blogging has turned 20.  Two decades of people documenting lives/businesses/hobbies...anything really.  In celebration, I present to you, a list of my favorite blogs.

The Feng Shui Way : Part 2

Spring is just around the corner; so is spring cleaning.  Perfect time to give this feng shui 'stuff' a try. Here are some easy ways you can put it into practice in your space.