Bob’s Red Mill: An Amazing Company

My heart was pounding in anticipation when I saw this sign- this is where all the magic happens!

This post is LONG overdue. Over 3 months ago I had the privilege to go to Portland for a few days and while there I was able to go on a tour of one of my favorite companies - Bob's Red Mill. In case you haven't looked closely at most of my recipes, a good number of them have Bob's Red Mill products in them. In fact, my most popular 3 recipes do- -Quinoa Granola -Chewy Granola Bar … [Read more...]

Making Time for Families During the Holidays!

Movie and a Dinner!

  "Tis the Season..."  Tis the Season for WHAT?  Lately I have noticed a growing trend of 'me' syndrome.  Our society is even encouraging it with songs and advertising.  It is very disheartening, especially when you are trying to raise your children to think of others first.  Everyone on the hill works full time with the exception of my mom and me.  Still, my sister seems to cook a lot … [Read more...]

Sleepovers {Sarea Style}

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My sister Harmony is one of my closest friends.  I am very blessed with this friendship, and I know that.  Shoot, she has been with me for 36 years and knows everything about me, the good, the bad and the 'needs makeup applied' (aka the ugly)...With that being said, we live about 300 yards apart but don't see each other much.  I decided to 'kidnap' her for Friday and Saturday this last weekend … [Read more...]

Look What I Did!!

Ellen and I

I am actually at a turning point in my life.  Divorced for 3 years this December, I have worked at Life Family Chiropractic since August of '09.  If wasn't for the flexibility of my boss, Dr. Chris Akey, I wouldn't have made it these three years!  He always wrote 'thank you' on the bottom of my check and I loved that!  I only worked part time, but I really felt like my kids needed me home … [Read more...]