Julie’s Fall Granola

Hello friends! Happy Wednesday! It has been officially fall for a few weeks now, but Texas just got the memo a few days ago. Last week we had some really beautiful fall temps, and the humidity dropped down to rate where my hair was not a complete frizz-ball! We have been enjoying time at the…

Birthday Week Shenanigans

Hello friends! Catching up a little on last week! It was a fun week with some birthday celebrations mixed in with work, teaching and some great workouts! My week was pretty full, per usual, so W took me out Tuesday an early birthday celebration at one of my favorite local places! They serve farm to…

Homemade Cashew Milk

Happy Friday! I am so thrilled it is Friday! I have been super excited about sharing this recipe with y'all all week! I have been a hug nut milk fan for as long as I can remember. Back in the day, I actually used to use rice milk. When nut milks came out and became…

What about Lent

Around this time of year we enter into the season of Lent. I did not really know what Lent was growing up, even though many people in my life participated in the season. Lent is a season of repentance, fasting, self-examination, reflection, and preparation for the coming of Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday (today)…

Marching into goals

Hello friends! I am not sure how it is already March! The weather has been CRAZY cold here in Houston, and I am about ready to head further south until it decides to warm up a bit! I am still getting this set in place with this blog and my other new social media accounts.…

Welcome!

Hello and welcome!My name is Esther, I am have been blogging for many years.  My previous blog, chocolaterunnergirl.com, was a wonderful place to blog when I was a runner.  Due to injuries, I have put running to the side, and have taken up other activities to continue living a healthy and active life. Over the past…