Arizona, Attitude, Exercise, Fitness, Food & Drink, Gratitude, Hiking, Massage, Spa, Travel, Vacation, Vortex, Zen

Finding Zen in Sedona, Arizona

Turns out that finding Zen in Arizona is very easy!! Especially if you spend time in Sedona, Arizona!  There are several Vortexes in Sedona and just being near them can definitely bring you to a ZEN state.  What is a Vortex you ask? This vibrational energy is known as spiritual vortex energy and it encompasses… Continue reading Finding Zen in Sedona, Arizona

Appetizer, Crafts, DIY, Food & Drink, Party, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized

Turkey Veggie Tray

If you are looking for a fun idea for your Thanksgiving dinner or get-togethers, here is how I put together a fun Turkey Veggie Tray. And it's a healthy way to celebrate Thanksgiving. First, I used Romaine Lettuce for the top layer of feathers.  Just lay them on the top arch of your tray. Second,… Continue reading Turkey Veggie Tray

Appetizer, DIY, Food & Drink, Party, Uncategorized

Sweet Pepper Poppers

If you are looking for an easy, delicious appetizer... look no further! These stuffed mini sweet pepper poppers are so good! (Bonus: They are KETO Friendly, low carb and gluten-free) Here are the ingredients that you will need: Cream Cheese, Bacon, Sweet Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Chives or Green Onions and Cheese. Cook the bacon in… Continue reading Sweet Pepper Poppers

Bunco, DIY, Food & Drink, friends, Gratitude, Party, Uncategorized, Zen

Host Your Own Bunco Night

If you are lucky enough to be in a bunco group with women who are accepting and kind, with little or no drama, thank your lucky stars!! I am lucky enough to have found just that group of women. Here are some fun (zenful) ideas for hosting your own bunco night. Decorations: I used jars… Continue reading Host Your Own Bunco Night

Attitude, Exercise, Fitness, Food & Drink, friends, Gratitude, Hiking, Love, Retreat, Travel, Uncategorized, utah, Yoga, Zen

“Finding Your Zen From Within” Retreat ~ April 2019

Over a year ago my sister and I started talking about doing a retreat together. Fast forward a year and we just completed the first "Finding Your Zen From Within" retreat!  What a dream come true!!  We have always wanted to work together and help to inspire others!  What an amazing weekend we had with… Continue reading “Finding Your Zen From Within” Retreat ~ April 2019

Carnival, Cruising, Food & Drink, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Zen

Finding Zen on the Carnival Splendor

I recently did my first cruise ever on Carnival Splendor. It was the Mexican Riviera trip out of Long Beach, California with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. My husband and I went with 2 other couples and we had such a great trip! The cruising vacation is much different than any… Continue reading Finding Zen on the Carnival Splendor

Alcohol, DIY, Food & Drink, friends, Gifts, Party, Uncategorized

Drunken Caramel Grapes

I love caramel apples, but can never eat a whole apple and if you cut them into pieces they always turn brown.  Here is a great way to have your cake (caramel apple) and eat it too! Use grapes instead of apples. "But they won't taste like apples", you say! Here's where you are wrong.… Continue reading Drunken Caramel Grapes

Fitness, Food & Drink, Hiking, Lake, Travel, utah, Vacation, Zen

Finding Zen in Eden, Utah

Eden is one of my favorite places to visit. We usually do a family vacation there every summer. It is located up Ogden Canyon near Pineview Reservoir. The drive up to Eden is so beautiful! My kids love it there and we have so many fun family memories in Eden. We usually stay at the… Continue reading Finding Zen in Eden, Utah

Book Club, DIY, Food & Drink, Gift Ideas, Party, Uncategorized

Hosting Book Club

I love reading, but rarely have the time to read.  Or should I say... rarely take the time to read. So this year I decided that I was going to join a book club so that I would force myself to read more. I absolutely love the ladies in my book club and have really… Continue reading Hosting Book Club