Get Social and Say HI

Ever wonder what I’m up to when I’m not writing here? I’m actually still “blogging” – just on my social channels. Come say hi 🙂 wonder which ones I use most and who follows me where? Instagram is where all the magic is for me. As a mom, I had to pick one channel, and …

Fall can be felt, seen, smelled, and enjoyed. All of those things ring true with this hearty, delicious, festive recipe. Not only will it make your taste buds dance, it will fill your belly with love, and make your house smell divine as well! From my kitchen to yours, enjoy this tasty oatmeal filled with …

Last night the air was crisp, Tanner and I cleaned up our front yard and put a few Halloween decorations out, and this morning there’s a beautiful ocean breeze blowing ambiance of fall through the air and through our house. With all that nostalgia, it was time the scent of pumpkin spice filled our home as …

I’m sitting here this morning watching the sun rise over the Grand Tetons, breathing in fresh mountain air, and being so thankful we have so many fun memories growing up coming here for almost 30 years (literally have come here since I was an infant!)  Last night we grilled at our condo, and I took …

San Diego Gets Extra Sandy During Labor Day Weekend For The 5th Annual U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge WHEN >>> Sept. 2 – Sept 5, 9 am-7 pm  WHERE >>> ‘B’ Street Cruise Ship Pier, 1140 North Harbor Drive, Downtown San Diego 92101 USA Today has named it one of their 10 Best and American Express calls it …

Dear Watermelons, We’re over the moon excited to celebrate you today on National Watermelon Day! We think you’d really love how we’re incorporating you into a handful of delish + fun recipes, which are featured below! Hope we make you proud! xx, the Seashells and Sit Ups Fam Dear Readers, WELCOME to our round up of …

5-hour ENERGY® Protein

5-hour ENERGY® Protein There’s no doubt that somedays you just need an extra boost to get that oomph back in your step. While many turn to their reliable cup o’ morning Joe to do the trick, they’re running out the door losing out on protein, a vital little nutrient that functions as building blocks for …

It’s 8am; if my son hasn’t woken up yet, I quietly sneak into his room, snuggle him, whisper “Morning buddy, it’s time to go to school…” and get on with our school-day routine so he has 40 minutes to eat breakfast, watch one quick show, sneak in some snugs on the couch with his mama, change …

Go get the ingredients for this gem right MEOW. It’s a summer necessity (100%), especially with watermelon being easily accessible from farmer’s markets, local grocery stores, or locally grown fields.  Meet the Summertime Breeze  >>> Ingredients:  serves two  2 1/2 oz Grapefruit Deep Eddy’s Vodka Juice from 2 oranges  1 1/2 cups frozen watermelon  Juice …

When you think of summer, you think of warm cozy nights, camping, crickets chirping, BBQs, and watermelon. So. Much. Watermelon. Which is a wonderful thing.  My mom is the ultimate watermelon lover, and I’ve never been overly obsessed with it until this year. And I attribute that to all the beautiful local produce we have …