As I am finishing up MBA (I graduate in August, YAY!), I have been actively trying out various hobbies and activities to keep busy during the quarantine. Hopefully, you find this list helpful! Painting Whether it is painting wine bottles or painting your room, painting is a great way to spend your time. I have … Continue reading Ideas to Keep You Busy During Quarantine
Game of Thrones Cake Since Episode 5 of Game of Throne's final season and Mother's Day land on the same day, why not make a cake depicting that joyous (or not so joyous) crossover! Hey, we may see Cersei finally defeated...on mother's day..... No joke, I spent a bit of time making this. I made … Continue reading Keto, Dairy-Free Game of Thrones Mother’s Day Cake
My Mom finished her chemo treatment a couple of weeks ago (one of the happiest days of my life and of course, of hers, as well). I haven’t had a chance to write about it on here but I did share a vlog revolving around the special day on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHep8UMT5F4&t=144s I wanted to share … Continue reading My Mom is Done with Chemo! | CHEMO TIPS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXOppXjomF8 My Dad has spent years perfecting this recipe and let me just tell you...it does not get any better than this! The Goya Maria Cookies are a great touch. I hope you enjoy this treasured family recipe. Ingredients 1 large can of evaporated milk 1/2 cup of water A little less than 1/4th cup … Continue reading My Dad’s Famous Chocolate Pudding
Last Year – Thanksgiving 2017 What I Wore: This dress belonged to my Mom. I love the combination of colors and vintage feel. Drink: Champagne with cranberries (frozen or fresh – your choice) Appetizers: Pumpkin hummus Recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/230466/savory-pumpkin-hummus/ Don't be afraid to play with it. I made it my own by adding rosemary, more cayenne pepper … Continue reading 2018 Thanksgiving Meal Plan & Recipes
Check out my How To video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/r2dmUWeIlHg I used a recipe on Delish to get me started. I first happened upon the idea of pumpkin pie egg rolls on Pinterest, while I was conducting research for my Thanksgiving menu. I thought it would be too much of hassle to make it on Thanksgiving, … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Egg Rolls
I woke up craving pumpkin bread, so I made it! It was challenging for me to find the perfect recipe, but I eventually found one I could work with. Baking is a science and an art, therefor I am cautious when experimenting. This is the recipe I used to get me started: https://cookieandkate.com/2016/healthy-pumpkin-bread-recipe/. I wanted to make … Continue reading Healthy & Easy Pumpkin Bread
We concluded our getaway at Grand Teton National Park and boy, was it the cherry on top of our transformational trip. After all the hype and excitement Yellowstone provided us with, it was nice to wind down at yet another treasure the U.S.A has to offer. Fun fact, Grand Teton is only about … Continue reading Grand Teton National Park
I am grateful that I was able to enjoy multiple national parks before the fires ran rampant. I am saddened to see the beauty I encountered hindered by the blazing flames. My thoughts and prayers go out to the parks, the people, and the animals. I can honestly say that if you do not … Continue reading Yellowstone National Park Offers Something for Everyone to Enjoy
Spokane, Washington We started off the vacation landing in Spokane International Airport to a beautiful, sunny day. Previous to the trip, I heard that Spokane was famous for their coffee –naturally, I made it my mission to try it before moving on to the next destination. Being the foodie that I am, I was … Continue reading Spokane, WA and Whitefish & Helena, MT
Caylin Jimenez 