Thanksgiving Recipe Round-Up

Even with all of the Thanksgiving recipe round up posts I’ve read recently, I’m not tired of them yet. It’s always fun to get new ideas for holiday dishes and parties. There’s so much variety out there, and I think it’s fortunate to have so many diverse eating styles, cooking methods and techniques available on…

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Meg: Holiday Yarn Wreaths

To say I’m excited for the holiday season is an extreme understatement. October is always a fun month filled with various birthdays, horror films, and Halloween festivities, but the moment November arrives, the world just seems a little brighter to me. Yes, I burn my Bath & Bodyworks Twisted Peppermint candle and squeal with joy when…

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Namaste November

Halloween, you’ll always be one of my very favorite holidays. Any situation where I’m surrounded by chocolate is very happy, indeed, but wearing a costume and partying with friends and family is a bonus, too 😉 I had a blast hanging out with my hibachi chef and sushi roll: (It’s basically impossible to get Liv…

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Happy Halloween!!

Whether you’re celebrating Halloween or hump day, we hope it’s a safe, healthy and happy one <3 Be sure to check back in the morning for a fun November challenge! xoxo Gina, the Pilot, Oliv (my sweet little sushi roll!) and Bella (the Halloween sassafras)

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Amazeballs flavor variations

I’m pretty sure there’s nothing in the world that’s more adorable than a table full of babies in their diapers painting pumpkins. Before Liv was born, I used to have groups of friends over all the time, at least once a week. I love cooking for others and entertaining, but since Liv has been here,…

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Cranberry avocado salad

It’s rare for me to have a case of the moan-days, since I love being able to spend the day with Liv. We’ll do the usual thing (play, read books, go on a fun adventure. meet up with friends or just take it easy) and yesterday, I only had one thing in mind that I…

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Guest post: Eating Bender

Hi friends and Happy 4th of July to those who are celebrating today! We’re enjoying one last day in Cali before heading back to the desert heat. It’s been an amazing trip so far, and I’m so thankful to have had time to enjoy a relaxing vacay with the family. Thank you again to all…

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Happy Father’s Day

To all the dads out there, including the fur dads and the men who help care for others. Especially to this guy: Just when I thought he couldn’t be any more amazing, he became a dad. Watching him love and help me take care of our little girl… well, everyday I wonder how I got…

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Happy Mother’s Day

I hope your Sunday is spent surrounded by people you love <3 Sending wishes for a beautiful day to all of the moms out there, mothers-in-law, fur moms, moms–to–be, blog moms who inspire me, and to caretakers who give so selflessly to others. I’m blessed to have many amazing women in my life. . (with…

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Happy Sunday

Whether you’re celebrating Easter, Passover, or a beautiful Sunday I hope it’s spent surrounded by those you love,   with delicious food (and chocolate), and is taken as a chance to refresh, relax , start a clean slate, and enjoy every single moment <3 Sending love to you and your family, Gina, The Pilot, Livi…

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