Creative Kid's Space

Buckets of colored pencils and markers...

What could be better than that?!

This is my son's color caddy...inspiring...accessible...colorful!


I like that he can always find his tools on his own as I think that it opens up the path to spontaneous creating.

It is functional and it's fun to look at...and I made it for him.

Sharing Information

I am not a food expert...

I didn't go to school to study nutrition
I am not a scientist
and I am not a doctor

I am your sister, mother, neighbor, friend, co-worker, girlfriend, wife...
No different.

So the information I share is from my experiences. It is not intended to be used as medical fact. What works for me, might be lethal for you.

What I have done on my journey is gather information that interested me and then followed my own path. I have experimented and studied, asked questions and consulted my own doctors. I am happy to share some of my findings, thoughts, feelings and tips...

Please take what you need and leave the rest...

Sometimes More is More

Repetition...


Artwork from El Paseo Drive in Palm Desert, California.

Striking, I think...love the repeated shape of the sculptures and the muted, desert colors.

I am also fond of the texture...almost like they are hand sculpted in clay. Makes you want to touch them.

This always catches my eye and I thought I would share it.

Raw-ish Brownies

A new treat we made to share with friends...no wheat, no eggs, no dairy, no peanuts.
Got a big "thumbs up"!

I think this is a great recipe to start out with...tastes amazing and begins introducing you to the wonderful world of "raw foods". I can't remember which book some of this came out of..so I apologize that I can't give an accurate reference.

* 2 cups pecans (or any nuts you like)
* 2 cups dates pitted and soaked in water for 5-10 min.
* 2/3 cup raw cacao powder (available at Whole Foods or health foods stores)
* 2 tsp vanilla extract
* pinch of sea salt

Blend dates in a food processor or high speed blender till a paste.
Separately grind nuts in a blender or chopper. Mix all ingredients in a bowl with your hands and press in a glass pan. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to set up.
When set, cut into squares, remove from pan and place on a platter, top with the frosting below and drizzle with the chocolate syrup below.

The chocolate syrup turns into a shell when refrigerated! yum

Frosting:
“Pamela’s Products” Vanilla Frosting Mix (available at natural food stores or Whole Foods)
I use Earth Balance in place of the butter to eliminate the dairy.
Just follow the package directions.

Chocolate Sauce:
½ cup Raw Cacao Powder (available at Whole Foods or health foods stores)
¼ cup Coconut Oil
¼ cup Agave syrup
mix by hand in a small bowl till smooth
* great on any dessert!

* Note: I did non create these individual recipes but I did combine them to make these yummy treats.

We are Almost Done!

As some of you might know, my husband has been in Afghanistan for almost a year.

We have been lucky enough to see him with several visits and just came back from our last before he is home for good.

We shared an amazing European vacation including a cruise. We traveled for two weeks...Switzerland, Barcelona, Tunisia, Malta, Sicily, Rome, Genoa and Marseilles...

What a treat.

Now the countdown begins till Steve comes home for good.
We made our last calendar...and have already checked off almost two weeks!

Oh...and Happy Chanukkah!

For the Love of Veggies...

Believe it or not, this picture excites me.

Yea, I know it sounds weird...fruit and veggies...exciting?

I have always had an odd relationship with food...which I am sure I will write more about in the future...But, I never really had the same excitement as most people over food...unless it was something unhealthy and in big quantities...like desserts or cheese.

Over the last 7 years my relationship with food has changed and evolved into something that seems more closely aligned with my true self. This journey is something I feel I want to start sharing here in hopes of helping or inspiring others to listen to their bodies and to find their right life path.

For me and my family it has been small steps, simple changes and lots of fun and learning.

stay tuned...

Live for Now

“Truly creative people care a little about what they have done,

and a lot about what they are doing.

Their driving focus is the life force that surges in them now.”

— Alan Cohen