Not many days go by without Gabrielle asking, “Can we bake something?” She’s discovered that tasting as the baking process progresses is a big highlight! I let her pour the measured ingredients into the bowls and do some of the stirring. She really wants to do the eggs all by herself, so we’re working on…
If you want to know why French Women Don’t Get Fat and use some of that knowledge in your own quest for great health, my suggestion is to forgo reading the book, and spend a little time in France! Here are a few things I discovered they do there that I wish we did (or…
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I loved this post. I’ve been trying to live a healthier lifestyle in the last year or so…. switching to organics whenever I can (they are a bit more expensive though), more excercise (zumba and weight training), smaller portion sizes (totally agree with the huge PLATTERS they serve at restaurants. I’d prefer a smaller dish with better flavor), go shopping for fresh groceries everyday (I try to do this as much as I can), cook my own food instead of box or frozen meals. I’ve learned that I can’t go back to preservative-filled foods. It just tastes blah to me now. So much more flavor in real foods. One food that comes to mind is real lemonade. I make my own lemonade with a simple sugar and it’s so much better than the lemonades they serve at most restaurants. It’s from their soda machine. Yuck. The flavor doesn’t even taste lemony to me anymore.
Anyway, I just wanted to say how much I agree with what you wrote. This comment got a little winded. Sorry about that.
Cute post! 
I agree with you, Jessica! I shop usually every other day for fresh food. The only things I buy in bulk are paper products and cleaning supplies. You can’t beat the taste of a freshly-made salad or stir-fry! And the colors of the different fruits and vegetables are so awesome together!
Long before there was Pinterest, I was posting my style inspirations on my old blog site in a gallary type format that I could always refer back to. I’m working on moving a lot of that content over to this blog site, and love seeing all the beauty and ideas. I hate that I don’t…
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I love packing Gabrielle’s lunch. It’s especially fun and easy with her PlanetBox lunchbox. I tried a couple other bento-style lunchboxes before this one – and have found this one to be the best. It is dishwasher safe and comes out perfect after each wash – without any rust areas or color change to the…
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I love that. That’s seriously cool. Do they have an adult version of this? I would love to have something like instead of old tupperware in a bag.
Ooh! Totally taking notes for when I’ll be packing Frances’ lunch next year!
Loved this post. You should also check out Wendolina for ideas to put in the bento: http://wendolonia.com/blog/
I love this! I need to do this for my kiddos. No waste, colorful food, this is great! Thanks for sharing.
Can you make my lunch, please?
What a great-looking bento box! It’s so neat to see the care and creativity you put into packing your daughter’s lunches. =)
Instagram has been the coolest life addition for documenting moments and also for following the lives of some of my favorite people via the “feed.” Miss taking my outfit of the day pictures! A delicious cream puff from Amelie’s. Gabrielle’s favorite book Marcel the Shell. An ice cream treat at Ghiradelli. Gabrielle back in swimming…
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Mary – Yes, I am so bummed about picnik closing. I tried using it through the google+ interface, and it’s just not the same. I’m in search of wordpress plugins that will allow me to create simple and easy grid collages!
Robin – Thank you! Find me on instagram when you get your iPhone!
Susan – Glad you like the postalpix!
Robin – Thank you I let Jeffrey know your sentiment.
oh and I forgot to mention the “12″ necklace…tell jeffrey I think it’s so pretty and so thoughtful of him to have given it to you
I ordered a bunch from Postal Pix…loving it!! Thank you for sharing that tip!
I just love your collages jessica!…I don’t have an iphone and want one just for instagram. The pic of gabrielle “ready for bedtime” is my favorite
Thanks! I saw that picknik is ending soon?…hmm I was hoping it was some magical app you found to avoid using PS If I find something I’ll send it your way.
Hi Mary! I uploaded the photos from my iPhone into Aperture and then moved them into picnik.com and used their “collage” feature. Very simple to do. I’m looking for other ways to share too, so if you find any let me know!
I’m very curious as to how you put your collage together? I LOVE your instagram posts and have struggled with sharing in a creative way.
Likewise Suzette! So fun to see what you’re up to!
love Instagram and love following you on there 
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Erin - Frances said, “Can Gabrielle make one for me? Those are my favorite!”
lee - I think it’s so wonderful that you and she bake together. I have great memories of being in the kitchen with my mom while growing up, and I firmly believe that those early experiences planted the seed for my adult self’s love for cooking and baking. =)
Susan - Adorable, and so sweet she is in your apron!