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March Market Trip+ Random Vegan Food

3/30/2019

Hi Travel Fam!
How are you?
It's been a crazy, busy, fun month, hasn't it?
I hope you have been having some fun and travel adventures! I'm at home for a bit longer, but while I'm here we are eating well and trying new, amazing vegan recipes. I'm just back from the market and wanted to share my mini veggie haul.

Spinach, Romaine Lettuce, Snow Peas, Bananas, Onions, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli, Lemons, Zucchini, Tofu, Tomatoes, Oranges and avocados! Oh and Jalapeños peppers! I also bought frozen mango chunks, blueberries, cherries and strawberries for smoothies. I was still fixed pretty goood for beans, mushrooms, kale, carrots, limes and garlic. Do you have stuff you buy all the time? This is my normal mid-week shopping trip.

But today the Jalapeños were on sale for something like .25 a pound! Pictured is approx. .45 cents worth lol. #Win

I can't wait to get cooking!

Nothing beats homemade vegan nice cream on a warm, Spring day!

Do you see a cherry theme here?

Its been a long week, excuse my eye bags and death stare, lol

I finished this last week and will review hopefully soon. Spoiler: It's a great!

Have a great weekend~

Pretty In Pink

3/25/2019

It's Spring in New Mexico!

Remember the plum tree that was struck by lightening?

It is the same tree I caught my neighbor (from down the street) trying to pull up? Via a rope and his car?

Because he just knew it was dead? Yeah...that was a wild day. Anyway, this is THAT very same tree all decked out in spring blossoms!

They are just beginning to flower...the pictures do not do it justice.

Overflowing with pretty pink blossoms.

Aren't they pretty?

I have this in a vase, it's so perfect it doesn't look real.

Just a few more..

It's actually still far from warm here.

But I'm not wearing 5 layers - only two now.

Happy Spring!

Current Travel Accessory

3/9/2019

Hi Travel Family!
I'm the first to admit I don't mask like I should...
But when I fly my skin dries out so fast it's a must. My current go to travel accessory is Pacifica Pollution Fight Blue Algae Mask.

Pacifica is a Vegan company so you know the products are high quality and safe to use.
I buy mine from Amazon and always keep a supply in my travel case.

And for only $3.99 how could you go wrong?

This is an affiliate link. I do receive a few pennies from the sale of this item, but it does not affect your cost. Buy shopping this way you keep this website going (and not being overrun by adds). I never promote an item I don't use or love.

What Are You Reading Wednesday

3/6/2019

Hi, friends! Winter is in full swing over here in our part of the world, so naturally, I have two things on my mind: reading and staying warm! Nothing like a warm fire and a good book!
Fortunately I have a pile of TBR and a cozy place to read. #WIN

This book was recommended to me and was so good!

Great Book!

Hounded by Kevin Hearne

Was it a page turner? Yes
Do I like this genre? Yes
Setting: Arizona
The story telling? Yes
Was it well written? Yes
Would you recommend this book? Yes, I really enjoyed the amount of humor, magic and action. The characters are likable and the author doesn't waste time trying to set up a "new magical world". There is plenty of excitement with gods, goddess, vampires, witches, druids, werewolves & more, in this fast paced story.
Spoiler: Addictive!
If you are looking for a "traditional" fantasy/sword and sorcery book this might not be for you. It is chocked full of magic, and magical lore, but it takes place in modern day.

If you want a fast paced, full-on magical tale this is your book. I enjoyed reading the adventures of an ancient druid who is plagued by magical assassins - set in modern day Arizona. It had the right amount of humor, depth and plenty of action. This is a good story that makes this book tough to put down and leaves you a bit sad its over. I am very much looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

I read this while I was ill (even the SC filter couldn't make me look normal)

I have ordered book two and three & can't wait for them to arrive.

Did I mention the old gods pop up in this story?

I also read Garden Spells last month while I was ill. Although, I couldn't get into it at all. I was surfing around Amazon (always dangerous) and it was a "recommended for you based on your other purchases" so I gave it a try.
:(
Perhaps will try it again later.

I'm not going to review it - other than to say I had to force myself to read it....and feel like it was a waste of time.

But I do plan to review at least two books every week till I get caught up. (Perhaps I should review four at a time or we will be at this till next Christmas?) Lol

My Neil Gaiman reading frenzy continues...although Sandman is a collection of other peoples stories.

I'm currently reading.

So enjoying the "Expanse" series, too. I think there are 7 books, with another coming out in later this month?

:D The snow is melting!

Making for a clear, but cold day. I'm headed back to my spot by the fire to finish Leviathan Wakes. I actually put off reading this series because I enjoy the television show so much. Usually reading and watching don't mix, you know? But I haven't been disappointed...

What are you reading? Do you have any recommendation? Share your current "can't put it down" books please!