The Smithsonian Through My Eyes

This past weekend the hubs and I celebrated our 2^nd anniversary in Northern VA/ Washington D.C. We arrived in Arlington on Saturday night,  and woke up early Sunday morning to catch the metro to D.C.  That morning I reverted back to being a school girl waking up before dawn to pack my brown bag lunch, in anticipation of going on my class field trip.  

There is something arousing and nostalgic about museums. The excitement never fades. With each visit I embark on a new adventure, and become consumed by the smells, textures, sights and sounds of my environment.  

A Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party (Alice in Wonderland Themed Tea Party)

December is a busy month. There's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, and not to mention a ton of random made up “Holidays” ( I am not judging,just making an observation). Anyone who has a December birthday knows how easy it is to get lost in the holiday sauce. The December birthday struggle is real. (well, not really a struggle.)

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So I came up with a brilliant idea inspired by Alice in Wonderland! Why not have an unbirthday party? Just in case you haven't watched the movie or read the book; an unbirthday is the 364 (365 if it's a leap year) days in the year other than your birthday. 

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich

Once a month my hubs and I serve as captains for our church's soup kitchen.  This past weekend chocolate chip cookies and ice cream were on the menu for dessert.   There was a box of frozen cookie dough, a few red velvet cookies left over from an event the night before, and a ton of ice cream.   

Instead of serving ice cream and cookies separately, I decided to make them into ice cream sandwiches and topped them with red velvet cookies.  I mean really...Who doesn't love ice cream sandwiches?   I loved creating the sandwiches and the guest enjoyed eating them. 

Good Belly

 Today after a grueling workout I decided to stop by the local grocery store to grab some healthy snacks for the office.  As I was walking past the juice section (or whatever you call it) I noticed a new product. Well, at least it is new to me.  The name of the product caught my attention.   Goodbelly is a non-GMO, soy & dairy free and vegan product that contains probiotics. decision. 

  

I could not make up my mind between   Mango, Blueberry Acai, Pomegranate Blackberry and Tropical Green.  Decisions...Decisions! What was a girl to do?  I decided to do what any sane person would do in this situation.  I pointed to the the selection and eeny meeny miney moed to get to a 

Collard Kielbasa and Bean Soup

Every second Saturday of the month my hubs and I serve as captains at our church's soup kitchen. Each month we look forward to fellowship, food, and fun with our volunteers and the soup kitchen guest.  Today we made a delicious Collard Kielbasa and Bean Soup.  

Superhero Shenanigans

Have you ever  found yourself  in a pickle because you didn't have a  Superhero costume to wear to work?  Or have you ever had to do a quick wardrobe change because your husband was freaked out by your fake facial hair?  I figured you would say "no".  These Shenanigans only seem to happen in my household.