I love our kitchen sink. This may sound completely ridiculous, but some days I can’t get over how much I love it. Have you ever thought about what a big role your kitchen sink plays in your life? Think of how many hours you spend in your kitchen doing dishes, washing fruits and veggies, filling […]
Funky Crunchy Mama’s Palak Paneer
I love Indian food. It’s so deliciously warming and so different from the bland, midwestern diet I grew up on. I can thank my dear friend, Sarah, for introducing me to it. Over the years, she’s invited me along to to several church dinners, fundraisers, and outings to the short-lived a local Indian restaurant in […]
My Vegetarian Journey
Hi! I’m Melissa, a long-time vegetarian and a someday aspiring vegan. Vegetarianism has long been a part of my life and one of the things that put me in the “crunchy” category. My journey, however, has not been a straight shot. While I have a clear vision as to where I want to go, it’s […]
Six Super Fun Wooden Toddler Toys
I have a real internal struggle with buying my children new toys. I generally aim to purchase items secondhand as I hate to increase our environmental footprint, however, I know that grandparents, aunts and uncles, and friends love to buy my kids toys. While most have accepted that I’d prefer secondhand for random gifting, they […]