I take packing very seriously when it's time for us to go on a camping trip.  The one thing we can't do without is the campfire dessert! Even if you're just camping out in your living room, you can enjoy this amazing treat. Just stick it in the oven and bake until it's a gooey mass of deliciousness. All you need are bananas,...

My parents bought their house when I was in 8th grade. I'm almost 28 now, which means they've spent almost 15 years in that house. There are a few things in my childhood home that have gone by the wayside over the years. Now that my sisters and I are living out on our own, my parents decided to rent out our old...

The last several months have been an insane whirlwind of paperwork, furniture shopping, and cabinet painting.  Apparently, that's what happens when you purchase a home. Which I did!  It's a modest two bedroom condo, but it's all mine. All this craziness has resulted in a very sad and neglected blog. The good news is that there will soon be a slew of fun...

This American Life If the best way to understand someone is to walk a mile in their shoes, This American Life would be the shoes you wear to the destination.  Each episode is a collection of stories based on a theme; most are true with an occasional fictional piece mixed in.  It can be an emotional rollercoaster at times but it's always informative...

I know, I know.  It's been almost a month since Christmas.  I've been dragging my feet on getting this post up but I don't want to miss the chance to share the pictures from my trip. My family and I cruised up the 1 freeway over the holidays.  It was a 4 day vacation that started on Christmas Eve.  We took a day...