Soup-er Sunday: Quinoa and Black Bean Chili

I wasn’t planning on posting this recipe. I’ve made my fair share of quinoa chili recipes. There is a chili battle in our household. My boys love chili, but I have an extreme dislike of ground meat. It’s a terrible combination. I’ve tried so many vegetarian recipes. Some have been good. Some have been quicklyContinue reading “Soup-er Sunday: Quinoa and Black Bean Chili”

Thriving

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” ~Maya Angelou These days I find myself pinching my own arm. I start every day feeling grateful – grateful for the work I get to do every day, gratefulContinue reading “Thriving”

Soup-er Sunday: Kale & Quinoa Minestrone

A few weeks ago I walked in our front door exhausted after a long day at work (and an equally long week). It was a Wednesday, and the couch was calling my name. When I walked in I was greeted by my boys and my mother-in-law. She was there to babysit and insisted Christian andContinue reading “Soup-er Sunday: Kale & Quinoa Minestrone”

Breathing Room, October Edition

“Child, you have to learn to see things in the right proportions. Learn to see great things great and small things small.” ~Corrie ten Boom I think fall and winter are my two favorite seasons. I seem to wilt in the summer heat. Just like every other year, October brings me back to life. MyContinue reading “Breathing Room, October Edition”

40 Day Goals: Say Yes!

  This image showed up in my newsfeed a few weeks ago. It instantly took me back nearly four years when this blog was born. Breath of Sunshine was born from a set of 40 day goals. After being inspired by one of the first blogs I had ever read, I followed in her footsteps. I setContinue reading “40 Day Goals: Say Yes!”