Big Bend’s Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive

Day two of our trip we woke up refreshed and ready for a big day of exploration.  Big Bend is a huge expanse of majestic mountains and desert landscapes.  I think I could spend a couple of weeks exploring the park, and still just scratch the surface.  We only had a few days to see

Big Bend’s Boquillas Canyon

Hi Y’all! Please excuse the radio silence last week.  We were camping out in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert at Big Bend National park and completely hands free, no cellphone reception and no internet, just pure bliss! After what seemed like the longest car ride ever we finally arrived at the park on a

Ruby Red Grapefruit and Avocado Spring Salad

Spring is here! Spring is here!  Can I get a hallelujah?!  This has been the longest and coldest Texas winter in my memory, and I am so ready to bid it adios.  I am excited for the longer warm days so we can really get outside and soak up the sun.  After a long morning

Coconut Mango Granola

By the looks of things, you may think this is one of those green smoothie for St Patty’s Day posts, but that green smoothie is just a little festive happenstance today.  If you want the recipe for it, it is simply a banana and a handful of spinach blended with some ice cubes and about

Southwest Sweet Potato Skins with Chipotle Yogurt Dipping Sauce

I am not ashamed to say that I spent my college years working as a cocktail waitress at a pub.  While most of the other kids were going to frat parties and living the college dream, I was sloshing around a tray full of beers and serving up some pretty filthy pub food. I ate

My Yoga Journey during Pregnancy

It is here!  Week 27. The third trimester.  The home stretch… I promised to share some of my pregnancy tips with you, so I thought it would be a good time to do just that. I am feeling really good these days physically.  I feel like I really owe it to my yoga practice.  Prior

Thai Buddha Bowl

We have really had our first good dose of spring this week.  It has been loaded with sunshine!  We have enjoyed too many hours at the park by our house. I even have a hint of a tan line from my tank top! We even made a few new friends too!  Weeks like this make

Make Your Own Belly Butter

There are lots of different methods to avoiding stretch marks out there.  Everything from miracle creams to just not scratching your really itchy and rapidly expanding bump claim to keep stretch marks away.  I really wish that I could say that I have found some secret weapon against stretch marks. I would patent it and

Healthy Superbowl Recipes

So unless you live in a cave, you probably know that the Superbowl is this Sunday.  At our house the main question concerning the big day is “What are we fixin’ to eat?”  We usually stick with the classics: chips and dips, some hot chili, and enough finger foods to last the four hour battle.