Instagram moments...

You know what I love about instagram?  It helps me to really appreciate moments.  

Quiet, beautiful, tiny, precious, passing moments...   

Like, Elliott napping next to Evy's Cabbage Patch Kid.

Rare solo escapes on the back porch.

James making wishes in the park.

Dinner dates with my lovey.

Nose tickles.

The view from here.

When I peek into the front-pack, and he peeks back.

A lion attacking Evelyn.

A gift from the kids...

and one from the teeny tiny.

My beautiful boy.

&

afternoon cuddles.

*instagram username: cerezasytigres

More than french fries...

Ready for the easiest, YUMMIEST scramble ever?

I'm talking potatoes infused with truffle oil, havarti cheese, fresh parsley and green onions- 

all mixed up with fresh eggs.  SO tasty.  But labor-intensive, no?  Not at all.  Because I've got a secret.

I picked up a side of truffle fries at Eureka Burger, chopped them into bits, scramble them with eggs, and that's it!  Breakfast for dinner gone fancy.  In about ten minutes.  You're welcome.  ♥

A fine line...

Have you guys heard of slacklines?

I had seen people on them a few times in Mitchell Park, but then last year we saw the trailer for I Believe I Can Fly (no, not that tired R. Kelly song) - Flight Of The Frenchies.  Have you watched it?  It's an incredible documentary that follows a group of Frenchmen... CRAZY Frenchmen.  Seriously.  These guys slackline across and base jump off of the wildest terrain in Europe.  Often without ANY safety equipment.  It's both awe inspiring and totally nerve wracking.  

It sounds crazy, but to see it... you're heart actually jumps.  

*DISCLAIMER: 

Attn. Family- don't worry, we have no intention of base jumping, 

or tightroping like these maniacs. Ever.

Promise.

Obviously, we won't be doing anything like that- but Jeff was inspired to order a slackline.  It's basically a tightrope!  And it's SO FUN!  It fits in a backpack, wraps around trees, and voila!  You've got a family of circus performers!

Well... aspiring performers, at least.  ♥

My new skin/hair routine...

When I first tried out these products by New York apothecary Malin + Goetz,

I promised myself that if I didn't love love loooove them- I wouldn't share them with you.

You know, the whole nothing-nice-to-say/don't-say-anything, thing...

You guys, I am SHARING.  I am in love.  I am OBSESSED with M+G.

I'm a very routine-oriented toiletry person.  I need a regime.  When I find something that works, I stick with it.  I am crazy-loyal to my "products".  I guess what I'm getting at is that it's not like me to make a huge change like this- 

and yes, my old stuff worked, but the honest truth is...  this works SO. MUCH. BETTER.  

If I had to pick one word to describe these products it would be EFFECTIVE. 

I'm going to break it down for you by item:

M+G Peppermint Shampoo

It's thick, super concentrated, and really refreshing.  Even Jeff is into it!  It just feels SO good.  It makes my hair feel incredibly clean, residue-free, mineral-free, and soft.  

M+G Cilantro Conditioner

Somehow they've perfected the balance between weightless detangling and clean moisture.  Smells light and rinses easily.  Leaves my hair feeling super soft and bouncy.

M+G Grapefruit Face Cleanser

Also thick and concentrated, you need only a tiny amount, so it will last a long long time.  Cleans well, removes make up, but doesn't leave my skin feeling tight or stripped.  I love this stuff so much.  Eliminates the need for a toner, and prepares your skin beautifully for moisturizer.  I rinse with water only in the morning (no cleanser), and follow with moisturizer.  In the evening, I use this cleanser and follow with moisturizer again.  

M+G Detox Face Mask

Holy. Wow.  This is like a facial in a bottle.  I'm not even exaggerating.  Put it on, gently rub it in, and suddenly it "activates"!  The mask puffs up, bubbles, and goes to work.  It's a very quick treatment... about 5 minutes, and makes a huge, immediate difference.  The first time I did this- two friends stopped to tell me that my skin was "glowing"!  I now use this in place of my evening cleanser once a week.

M+G Vitamin E Face Moisturizer

If I had to pick one product that I simply could not live without... this would be it.  It feels so FRESH and comfortable!  I swear, it feels like this stuff is tapped from the fountain of youth.  I use it often, and it never feels heavy or greasy... just incredibly clean and dewy.  I can't get enough.

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I'm so happy to let you in on these great products that have worked so well for me.  I hope you try them as well and enjoy the results!  Malin + Goetz includes 3 deluxe samples (of your choice) with every order.

Special THANK YOU to Malin + Goetz!!!

SLO AWESOME!

What a cool surprise to open the new Spring issue of Anthology magazine 

and see SLO featured!  SO COOL!  Two super cute Anthology girls road-tripped 

their way from SF to SOCAL and made an overnight stop in San Luis at the Madonna Inn.

The next day they sampled lattes at Kreuzberg and grabbed some Sunshine donuts for the road, 

before checking out Solvang, ostriches, and mini horses.  What a fun, and inspirational little jaunt!

Come back soon, Antho!  ♥