Before I moved from Minneapolis to New York City in 2006, I worked in the prepress production department of a family-owned advertising agency that is consistently listed as one of the best places to work in Minneapolis, for good reason. (OK, I will spill: It’s Periscope.) We had a saying there that I still refer […]
A few months back I went to a friend’s birthday party. We grilled, chatted and played board games, among other things. When I returned home, I said to my husband, “I had so much fun tonight!” I was sort of stunned by the fact for days. What struck me was that I had spent years […]
I have a confession to make. Are you ready? Please don’t judge me too harshly. Ok, here goes. I’ve failed. A lot. Some failures were easy to brush off. Others were devastating. Those girls I really liked who turned me down. Having my writing rejected … and rejected … and rejected. Failing to grow my […]
During that awkward phase of high school when you are just as confused by what your math teacher says as what your hormones are telling you, my life shifted dramatically by the most dreaded experience for all school age children — I changed schools. Thanks to the infinite wisdom of the local school board and […]
We all lead busy lives. In today’s world, it’s as if it’s a badge of honor. Always rushing to the next thing. Working late to meet that deadline to please a boss or client. Driving from one kid’s soccer practice to the other. With all of the busyness that fills our days, weeks and months, […]
I’ve always been shy. I’ve become accustomed to being called “the quiet one.” My mum tells stories of me hiding my face away whenever we had company when I was just a wee toddler — a toddler who, through genetic build up and perhaps social conditioning, acted on his instinct to cover up and hide […]
What makes us love Harry Potter or most action movies? Why do we always cheer for the good guys? Why do we love a good story of challenge, perseverance and triumph? Why makes these stories timeless? The story of the hero has not changed for thousands of years. Since ancient times our traditions and culture […]
Have you ever felt like you were just not good enough? That somehow everyone had received the handbook for life, except you? Do you keep waiting for the moment when you will finally arrive and feel like you have made it? Yes, I have been there too. When I was younger, I was sure that […]
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies are the perfect combination of a classic chocolate chip cookie and a hearty oatmeal cookie, also flourless and gluten-free. Healthy Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies These cookies are a healthier alternative to traditional cookies, as they are made with almond flour and oats instead of all-purpose flour. With a soft […]
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats made with quick steel cut oats, berries, bananas, maple syrup, and nuts are an easy, high-fiber breakfast! Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats The slow cooker is a great vessel for making oatmeal for brunch, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. I load up the oats with lots of fruit and […]