The most wonderful birthday box
In preparation for Mama’s upcoming birthday this week, I asked a group of fellow home cook enthusiasts for advice in recreating a boxed spice cake mix she loves from scratch. […]
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gabriana
Writer/editor, artist/maker, creative organizer, family caregiver, passionate foodie & world traveler, perpetually positive spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with a sweet, wee dog
Cleaning the air inside our home
A new, fast-spreading wildfire burning nearby has forced thousands to evacuate. We are thankfully safe at home indoors, tracking the fire’s progress, and texting friends on the evacuated side of […]
The kindness of strangers online
In preparation for Mama’s upcoming birthday, I’ve been researching recipes to recreate her favorite spice cake mix—the red box one, she insists. Though I’m at least a decent baker, my […]
Pretty much the only reason we leave the house
Outside of emergency medical or dental care, picking up our favorite Emerald Beaut pluots from the farmers’ market has been the only reason we’ve left the house in September. We […]
Blue tongues and a promise fulfilled
Mama and I have always maintained our childlike love of cotton candy. It’s not a treat we enjoy often (or even annually), but it brings back many fond memories. When […]
Evening constitutional in our backyard
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was a lovely and refreshing evening constitutional in our backyard oasis! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness is everything! […]
Sweet afternoon treat
Mama and I enjoyed this Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee and chocolate cupcakes as a special treat this afternoon. Delicious! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was a sweet afternoon treat! What […]
Belly rubs before a quick ER visit
As my gut pains worsened the last few days, I’ve been preparing in case I needed a trip to the ER. With lists galore and a fully stocked fridge/pantry and […]
We’re obsessed with The Home Edit
We have been into organizing, color-coding, labeling, and charts for as long as I can remember. I was raised on lists. I find them calming. So we were beyond thrilled […]
Roasting our homegrown tomatoes
After harvesting a large bowl of tomatoes from our garden Friday, I was eager to do something with them before they went bad. But my Crohn’s is acting up with […]
