• Parenting

    The Bubble Rule

    We sat in the waiting room. Me and a red-headed stranger. It was clear from our stiff shoulders and crossed arms that both of us were having trouble relaxing. Yet, we were surrounded by the soft sounds of a flute and the gentle dripping of a waterfall. The room was serene – perfect. We joked about how we never “do this.” It was almost like we were apologizing to each other for the fact that we were sitting at a spa waiting to be pampered. My name was called and in I went for my second facial ever in my life. Eric had bought me the gift certificate last May and…

  • Cooking

    Time for Something Healthy

    Chocolate day is over so now it’s time to focus on leafy greens. At least until dessert. Spinach is one of my favorites. We have a spinach salad with dinner at least three times a week. When I think my family can’t take one more bowl of cold spinach… I heat it up! This recipe has a lot of kick to it if you add extra red pepper. For the health benefits of spinach click here. And for the health benefits of garbanzo beans/chickpeas click here. [gmc_recipe 2377]