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Have a stressful life? Work, family, life, stressing you out. We'll show you a simple way to unwind and enjoy what may be closer to you then you think!

Holidays are about tradition, family, giving, and making stuff you only eat once a year! This is part of a good life. A stable life.

San Francisco is one of the most beautiful city's in the world. Don't just go to the tourist spots. You can see the city in all its glory in an unconventional and healthy way! Check out out blog and video on some of San Francisco's most amazing stairs!

What happens when your 16 year old daughter randomly brings home a puppy? A few days of running around, lots of fun, snuggling, and a few accidents! I wish we could keep her, but we can't :(

We randomly chose Chester, England for a quick overnight stop—then stumbled into historic city walls, a Georgian festival, and a surprise parade we never saw coming. Visiting Chester, England by accident turned into one of our favorite travel experiences—complete with city walls, Chester Castle, and the Midsummer Watch Parade.

Cooking healthy at home doesn't have to be complicated. A little planning can make your life easy!

The girls had the whole week off for President’s Week, so we planned a 4-day trip from San Jose to Seattle. We booked through Costco Travel (Executive member perks always help!) and were excited for a mix of city exploring and spontaneous adventure. While the girls toured the University of Washington, Dan and I decided to take the ferry to Bainbridge Island. He loves boats — ferries, cruises, anything that floats — and the terminal was within walking distance from our hotel.

If you’ve ever dreamed of growing your own fresh, healthy vegetables and herbs right in your backyard or balcony, you’re in the right place. Organic gardening is not just a hobby; it’s a lifestyle choice that connects you with nature, improves your health, and even brightens your mood. I remember when I first dipped my toes into this world—it was exciting, a little overwhelming, but incredibly rewarding. Today, I want to share some beginner organic gardening tips that will h

f you’re wondering how to preserve fresh herbs  so you can use them all year, the good news is — it’s easier than you think. Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow in a home garden. And once established, many of them keep coming back year after year. In our garden, mint, oregano, chives, rosemary, sage, bay leave and green onions are perennial herbs. Some of these plants are 6–7 years old and still thriving. Once you plant them, they become part of your landscape. Then

We were exploring Bath, England while waiting for our reserved tour of the Roman Bath ruins and had few minutes to stroll around. Dan and the girls were busy in a cafe getting drinks and snacks. I was just strolling to look at the beautiful square and church close by when I came across this incredible group of singers performing in the city center. Totally unexpected and so much fun! Here is the video of them singing in front of the church Have you ever stumbled onto a stree

Sweet carrots, tangy herbs and spices, a simple make ahead dish for any occasion. The brighten Thanksgiving day table and make a great daily snack!

Indian food always seemed so complicated to me. Now in the time of YouTube and countless recipes all over the internet I ultimately ended on this on. It's easy and quick, on pan, little pre work.

Ever looked at thriving herb pots or fresh green onions on someone’s windowsill and thought, “I could never do that”? We were right there with you—zero experience, no backyard paradise, no special tools, just a trip to the supermarket and a spark of curiosity. In our latest video, 🌿 Why Aren't You Gardening? | Easiest Way To Start , we take you step-by-step through exactly how we went from complete novices to harvesting our own fresh herbs in just weeks. No fancy raised beds

Hey everyone! In this video, we invite you into our own backyard for a relaxed walkthrough of the fruit trees we've been planting, tending, and harvesting over the years. It's all about turning a regular yard into a productive, edible oasis — no huge farm needed! We show you our favorites up close, including: Pomegranate (those juicy, ruby-red gems!) Apple trees And a few more we've nurtured along the way (we talk care tips, what worked, what we learned the hard way, and how

In this quick video, we show you how ridiculously simple it is to harvest your own seeds from flowers, herbs, and veggies right in your garden — so you can stop spending on seed packets and start growing for free year after year! We walk through real examples we use ourselves: cilantro (wait for those firm brown seeds), mustard greens, marigolds, borage, calendula, sweet peas, and more. Just let them dry on the plant, collect the heads or pods, and store them safely in jars,

Hey friends! If you're dipping your toes into gardening (or tired of overbuying gadgets), we made this short video just for you. No fancy setup required — just the real essentials two midlife beginners actually use every single day. We cover only five must-haves  that keep things simple, affordable, and fun: Containers  — Grab a few different sizes (even old household ones!) for starting seedlings or collecting clippings and dead leaves so you're not running to the compost ev

Come with us on a random trip up the California coast. No this isn't San Diego or Santa Barbara. It's where the cold water meets the towering trees of Northern California. Check out these quite and uncrowded places with us!

This quick video shows you how to properly replace (or install) your Toto Washlet Bidet. We'll also show you how to mount the remote on your wall. It's an easy job with only basic tools needed.

Have a leaky toilet? It may be your fill valve? If your toilet runs continuously this may be the cause. Check this post to figure out what is leaking and how to fix it

When my daughter started learning to drive, she practiced in our old minivan. It’s big, clunky, scratched, dented, and well-worn — in other words, perfect for a new driver. But once she got her license and began driving full time, “good enough” wasn’t good enough. The vehicle needed to be safe. We replaced the wipers. We installed a new battery. We put on fresh tires. And then came the big one: new rotors and brake pads. How We Knew the Rotors Were Bad The symptom was unmista