Holiday Gift Guide for the Ladies

Confession: I love, love, love putting gift guides together. They’re all of the joys of window shopping in Manhattan without the frigid temperatures, crowded city streets and sad realization that I can’t afford anything. To kick things off this year, here are 13 of my favorite finds for the ladies: 1. An amazing canvas weekender tote with

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10 Signs You Might Be A Little Step-Obsessed

When it comes to wrist accessories, I prefer bangle bracelets to watches any day of the week. But ever since putting my first Fitbit on last year, this little activity tracker has become a permanent part of my wrist real estate. Probably not unlike many of you, I log a lot of screen time in

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A Few Favorites

Fresh fruit & veggie boxes A couple of weeks ago I signed up for a twice-monthly fruit and veggie box from Farm Fresh to You. They both grow and partner with local farms to deliver fresh, organic produce to residents and businesses all over the Bay Area. The best part about it? I get to

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Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

I wouldn’t consider myself a cinnamon roll person. Not by any means. Maybe I ate one too many of those slightly stale vending machine versions as a kid (you know, the ones wrapped in crinkly cellophane that left you wanting to guzzle a big glass of milk afterward.) Generally though, I find cinnamon rolls can

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Simple Superfood Pesto Pasta

You guys know I seriously love my carbs. So it’s probably no surprise that pasta is one of those foods I frequently turn to for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy, comforting meal with friends. It’s inexpensive and quick to prepare, not to mention totally, completely and utterly satisfying. Especially when it’s coated in good-for-you

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Slow Cooker Bacon, Egg & Hash Brown Casserole

Slow cookers are truly magical kitchen appliances. I mean, really. No matter what you throw into it or how long you think you’ve overcooked it, whatever it is you’re making comes out freaking amazing. Exhibit A: This slow cooker egg casserole that I completely abandoned on the countertop for well over 3 hours, during which time I nearly

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