You may have read this article about my avocado plant growing obsession. I’ve decided that I have enough avocados growing and need to give a slice of another fruit a try. Several of my friends have had success in growing pineapples in Houston. I love pineapple. Most mornings I start the day with a pineapple, mango, and greens smoothie. If… View Post
“We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. We must remember always that accusation is not proof and that conviction depends upon evidence and due process of law. We will not walk in fear, one of another. We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason, if we dig deep in our history and our doctrine, and remember… View Post
To start off Fourth of July weekend, Chris and I headed down to Surfside to catch some 2-3 ft waves, which is the biggest they’ve been since Tropical Storm Bill, really. Lots of other surfers were out, and the beach wasn’t quite filled up with weekenders yet. It was really pretty peaceful. Chris was really flying on the waves. I… View Post
Green smoothies are the best way to start the week of right. A healthy breakfast at the beginning of the day just makes Mondays a little bit better. All you need is a trip to the grocery store and a blender. This is my go-to favorite green smoothie recipe, and it’s great for muscle recovery: Most Delicious Green Smoothie Recipe… View Post
This year Summerfest was moved to the NRG Stadium, home of the old Astrodome, because of historical flood levels near Eleanor Tinsley Park. Chris was working on one of the main stages, so I didn’t see him much. Good things about the new location: NRG Park is well equipped to handle large crowds coming and going. I didn’t have to… View Post
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1. What makes popcorn Pop? 2. Puffed quinoa recipe – great for baking into chocolate bars. 3. Organic Paleo chocolate bar recipe – made from coconut oil and chocolate powder. 4. It’s the weekend, let’s surf please. Looking for the glassy long waves. Calavera suit holds up 5. Make your own hammock – this would be great to take along on… View Post
Orchids! The other day my sweet boyfriend brought me home an orchid. I love orchids, and this one was my favorite shade of purple. You might have had a similar plant before, and thought that you couldn’t keep it alive. Orchids can be a little finicky, but like any plant they will stay alive if you know how to care for… View Post
Father’s Day is only a few weeks away. Did you cover your bases yet? I put together this handy Father’s Day Gift Guide in case you need some help. My dad really prefers for us to make him something for Father’s Day. A handmade card or custom photo really goes a long way. But, if you’re in a pinch for… View Post
Growing an avocado tree from a seed is easy. I eat avocados all the time. A little over a year ago I kept looking at the seeds from them and thinking about how fresh they were, and it seemed like such a waste to just pitch them when I was done. So I looked up how to grow an avocado… View Post