Sunny Spring Break Snapshots

by Denise // 11 April, 2012 // Comments off

And now, as promised, here are a few sunshine and light photos from spring break for the Leap into Spring! Photo Challenge *Sharing my photos at Live and Loud Out Loud.* Denise Mestanza-Taylor+ Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Skipping a Beat, 10 Burpees, Some Shoes and a Few 5Ks

by Denise // 10 April, 2012 // Comments off

I’ve spent the past two days recovering from Spring Break which has been mostly spent sweeping and tidying away the fallout from Easter and Spring Break. It’s amazing how dirty and unkempt my house looks even though we spent so... Continue reading →

Heart-Healthy Spinach Avocado Egg Salad

by Denise // 6 April, 2012 // Comments off

After Easter Sunday, you’ll have a dozen or so colored hard boiled eggs hanging around and if you’re like me, you’ll want to make egg salad with them. It sounds a bit like a children’s book, doesn’t it? If you... Continue reading →

Enjoying a Red Sunrise from The Walking Company

by Denise // 4 April, 2012 // Comments off

Upon a recent visit to The Walking Company I fell in love with the numerous styles and colors of comfortable shoes. Sure, there were the traditional walking brands, like Clarks, Birkenstock and New Balance, but I was blown away by... Continue reading →

Grape Soda Cupcakes

by Denise // 30 March, 2012 // Comments off

When Kirsten and I planned a purple picnic for our girls to celebrate Purple Day, purple cupcakes were on the menu. And since I’ve become quite the baker these days, I wanted to try my hand at a new cake... Continue reading →

The Song of Purple Summer for Purple Day

by Denise // 26 March, 2012 // Comments off

In support of Purple Day (March 26), Kirsten and I have planned another purple picnic for our girls. For the special occasion, I’m busy preparing a purple pasta salad and baking purple cupcakes and any other purple provisions I can... Continue reading →

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