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Voluma

Voluma is a new injection produced by the same company that makes Botox.  This is a very different injection in that it is injected and deposited directly along the cheekbone.  It helps improve the jowls, reduce marionette lines and build your cheekbone. As you get […]

US adventures: Colorado Part 1-Denver

US adventures: Colorado Part 1-Denver

Nick had a job in Boulder so we joined him in Colorado! I haven’t been to Colorado in years and loved being able to go back to the mountains    which I missed being close to (being from Utah). Flying alone with three kids wasn’t […]

New York City Favorites

New York City Favorites

NY activity favorites: 1. Chelsea Market: One of my favorites. This is a collection of restaurants and specialty food stores located right by New York’s hottest new park, the Highline. Grab some food from one of the many stalls, and head to Highline for a […]

Eyeball Mock Martini

Eyeball Mock Martini

This is a really easy drink to whip up quick for a fun and festive treat with dinner or a spooky Halloween party. It looks gross, but tastes great. The “Eyeballs” are fun and easy to make. You can have your kids help with it.  […]

Vampire Kiss Mocktail

Vampire Kiss Mocktail

This is a simple, delicious drink that is fun to whip up any time in October. You could serve it up to your family while watching fun Vampire movies like Hotel Transylvania.  Ingredients:  Tart Cherry Simple Syrup or Grenadine ( I used 1 part Tart […]

Health tip: Staying safe in the sun

May in skin cancer awareness month. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Current estimates are that 1 in 5 will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Here are some ways to protect yourself in the sun: Let’s talk about sunscreen! Sunscreen […]

Guacamole

Guacamole

Nick will eat just about anything but doesn’t love the texture of avocado. So whenever he is out of town I make a bowl of guacamole and eat it for dinner. It’s one of my favorites! 1 avocado, smashed (don’t over smash) 1/2 tomato, diced […]

Zara haul

Zara haul

The Zara was so good in New York it was hard to not buy everything. They have great work clothes that are little more fun than usual but can still be dressed down for everyday.  Checked Shift Dress: love the sleeves on this dress. I […]

Vals

Vals

Nick traveled to Vals for school years ago (while I was studying for boards) and had been trying to get me to come back for years but we just haven’t made it. He tried explaining it to me but now that I’ve been there words […]