Happy Chinese New Year!

Delicious Chinese eggplant

A sister from church watched the kids while we went to the temple and a fantastic vegetarian restaurant.

Sometimes it's okay to play with your food

If you need a new idea to get kids to eat veggies, try the "funny face" dinner.

a few of my favorite things

I've heard of "favorite things" parties but have never been to one. I think the idea is that you share some thing you really love. Here are some "things" that bring me pleasure every time I use/wear them. Thank you to those of you who gave them as gifts. I think of you every time I use them. As for the things I bought myself, even if they were expensive, they have well been worth the money. Would love to know your list...

Goo Gone
IKEA cheese grater
Global knives
Blendtec
Nutrimill grain mill
rotary cutter and mat
Duplo blocks
Legos
Fisher Price booster
rubber scoop bibs
Thermos camping thermos
Gingher sewing scissors
WorkForce toolbox
Orek vacuum
Williams Sonoma stainless steel measuring cups and spoons
Superpeel pizza peel
stainless steel divided food trays and bento boxes
Crate & Barrel dish towels
Patagonia 3-1 coat
Ralph Lauren stretchy black dress
Emilie Sloan weather-proof tote
J-41 water shoes
Dansko clogs
Jane Iredale foundation

Stitch Fix

Am I the last one to learn about Stitch Fix? Has anyone else tried this online personal shopping service? If it works, I've just solved my shopping dilemmas! I'll let you know next month when I get my first delivery.

Basically, you fill out a survey about your size, style and preferences. Then a personal shopper mails you 5 items within the price range you designate. You pay $20 for the service, but that is applied to any item you decide to keep. Returns are free.

Here's the link that gives me a credit toward my next purchase: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3395079

New Year's Day outing

We love it here!