My name is Monica, and I’m a chocoholic. This attribute runs in my veins. Every member of my immediate family would choose a chocolate dessert over any other dessert or treat. You can keep your skittles, sour candies, and the…
Archives for June 2016
Dear Beach Body
Dear Beach Body, Since I was a tween, I’ve been through all the five stages of grief over you: denial, anger (so much anger), bargaining, depression (that one went too far), and finally–at long last–acceptance. Now, that acceptance is still…
“Mom’s Day”
I had only one request for my 30th birthday this year: a “Mom’s Day.” Basically, this entailed me taking an entire day off from my job as a stay-at-home mom. My husband is incredibly supportive, but he works fairly long…
Do Something: Mt Diablo and Round-Up
Hi friends! I wanted to share the latest thing I have done for “Do Something,” which you can read more about here. Essentially, it’s a mini-movement where we do something that scares us, however big or small. I really enjoy…
Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Grilled Squash
I am a big fan of Our Best Bites. Surprisingly, I almost never visit their actual site and instead use their recipes from two of their cookbooks I was gifted by my mother-in-law (this one and this one). In an…
Here Lies Monica, She Had an Amazing Body
I’ve come to the important conclusion that no one will care what my body looks like when I die. Let’s face it, if we are lucky enough to die from old age, all of us will have saggy skin, loads…
Mommy Style Monday: A Day at the Park
I think every mom learns what her go-to’s are that keep her and her kids sane. Going to local parks is one of those things for our little family. It started when Bella was a baby and we lived in…
Crazy-Good Cowboy Caviar
My Freshman year, one of our roommates started to make this amazing chip dip. It had all the good stuff: avocado, beans, corn, tomatoes, lime, and cilantro. We got to the point where we were making it at least every…
What I Have Learned in My 30 Years
Hey, hey! I am officially 30 years old today. It feels only mildly depressing! I’d like to share some things I’ve learned in my three decades on this planet. This is more directed to 18 year old Monica. She was…
WOT: Simple Summer Plans, So You Don’t Go Crazy
Although Bella was only in preschool three mornings a week this past year, knowing that I would soon have five days a week with all three children 24/7 made me feel a bit worried… I usually am a planner, but…
WOT: Simple Summer Plans, So You Don’t Go Crazy
Although Bella was only in preschool three mornings a week this past year, knowing that I would soon have five days a week with all three children 24/7 made me feel a bit worried… I usually am a planner, but…
What’s For Dinner: Strawberry Salad with Warm, Homemade Croutons
First off, you need warm, soft, homemade croutons in your life. Seriously. I get two loaves of ciabatta bread almost every time I’m at Costco (I get the Semifreddi brand, and they come in packs of two). My kids snack…