Lisbon's Shield and Mermaid Hair

Our Solution to Mask-wearing in School in 2020-21

So this is the hairdo I came up with for my youngest child, Lisbon, after experimenting with different shields before school started in the fall of 2020.

Rafting on the Colorado River

Corona Arch and Rafting Down the Colorado River

I had the chance to go rafting down the Colorado River, and we had a great time. You need to do this!

Plastic bag mats

7 Steps to Making Sleeping Mats from Recycled Plastic Bags

Lisbon and I have been busy in our free time making sleeping mats from plastic grocery bags for a charity that distributes them to the homeless. Being home from school for months and with plenty of time on her hands, Lisbon became an expert at weaving these mats.

Portuguese Yogurt Cake

Easy Portuguese Yogurt Cake Recipe

This cake is one of the best things I learned to make while living in Portugal. And it is almost fail-safe if I can make it!

Unbounded Series by Teyla Branton

Would You Like to Eat Like an Unbounded?

Every since I created the Unbounded and their unusual way absorbing nutrients from the world around them, I’ve been torn between wishing I had that ability and being grateful that I’m not running for my life from Emporium agents and Hunters.

Portugal

A Quick Trip to Portugal in the Winter

My husband and I had the opportunity to snag some ultra-discounted tickets to go see his mother in Portugal. That doesn’t happen every day—usually we have to save for years. But this was too good to pass up, especially since we had a couple prescriptions we needed to fill that I’d heard cost a lot […]

Teyla's favorite chair

My Favorite Place to Write

I usually work in my office, but on the days when I’m feeling cold, a little under the weather, or just want a change, I shake things up.

Happy New Year 2020 the perfect snowman

Happy New Year 2020! (Or the Perfect Snowman)

This New Year on January 1st, my husband, my two youngest, and I celebrated by building snowmen in our back yard.

Costa da Caparica

The Beautiful Beaches of Portugal’s Costa da Caparica

Now that it’s freezing cold where I live, I’m thinking fondly of our vacation this past summer in Portugal. Come see what we love about the Costa da Caparica!

Queluz National Palace

The National Palace of Queluz

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is the National Palace of Queluz. This trip to Portugal, we were able to check it out.