Oh, The Beauty Of A Winter Snowfall!  So Magical.

Spending a beautiful summer day at http://www.cottage-home-and-garden.com/

I must get a dog!

Honey, Chief Productivity Officer

Take a walk and take a break – taking your dog out for a bit of exercise also helps you relax and reduces stress.

Submit pics of your pets at work!

I would love to explore this passage way.

See Jane Explore Follows Her Heart to Los Rios Historic District

I discovered the Los Rios Historic District in San Juan Capistrano last year.  Did you know that it's the oldest neighborhood in California?

Within the enchanting and unique shopping experience of Los Rios, you will find a beautiful store that offers a year-round selection of eclectic items suitable for any occasion, http://www.cottage-home-and-garden.com  I invited my sisters-in-law to join me there in a fairy garden class.  The three of us had not been together in a very long time.  The class was a great way to re-connect and share our creativity and some laughs.

By the way, Cottage Home and Garden is celebrating their 3rd anniversary from Friday, January 27th thru Sunday, January 29th.  I'll be there celebrating and shopping MY heart out for some Valentine gifts.

Have you thought about going to a class with a friend, relative or perhaps a friend who needs some cheering up?  Cottage Home and Garden offers a wide variety of year-round classes for all ages.  Check out their schedule http://www.cottage-home-and-garden.com/events.htm

I would love to hear about your Los Rios experience!

Guilt-Free Halloween-and-Beyond Chocolate

Wow!  I can now eat chocolate without feeling guilty.  And, I can actually add nutrients to my body while enjoying this out-of-this-world pleasure. Here’s how: My GrandGirls and I made “Coco-a-Goji Truffles”!  No, they’re not the mushroom kind of truffles.  These are yummy chocolate truffles made with raw cacao powder. Here are pictures of the GrandGirls in the process of creating the truffles:

The 11-year old worked those truffles even with her arm in a cast!!

The finished product!! We had a great time together!  I had the opportunity to share with the Girls the knowledge of eating healthy chocolate treats that taste just as good, if not better, as processed chocolate treats with loads of chemicals. Thank you to http://www.momsincharge.org/ for the truffle recipe.

I wish you and your family a safe and healthy Halloween!!

Winter Day Camp

Parents, do your kids need three days of planned activities the last few days of their Winter Break?  How about crafts, board games, movies on the big screen, sports tournaments and much more?

All this at Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House in Yorba Linda, Ca.  For information call 714-961-7192.  Hurry!  Space is limited.

Love these vibrant colors!

IMG_3153 on Flickr.

I made some progress on my Marathon quilt.

Such a beautiful path to explore!

I want to explore this with my #GrandAngels!

Garden maze.

[April 28, 2013]