I Want to Grow a Mango Tree

Growing a Mango Tree from Seed in La Quinta, California: A Journey of Patience and Sun In La Quinta, the desert landscape stretches out, a shimmering sea of golden earth, framed by the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains. It’s a place where time slows, the air thick with heat, and the sun hangs heavy in a … Read more

InstaFriday – First Time Riding To Preschool

First time riding to school. 4 water breaks in 2.5 blocks. A post shared by ?izzie ?au • (@lizzielautravels) on Apr 11, 2014 at 11:34am PDT Vivi started preschool last month, just on Fridays for 3 hours in the morning.  I suffered acute separation anxiety.  After we signed in, she immediately got engaged in some … Read more

2014 Ultimate Blog Party Post

In high school my Dad always called me, “Last Minute Liz.”  So, here I am, at the last minute writing a blog post that was due 45 minutes ago.  I’m not done procrastinating either.  I’m going to go fix myself a Mojito.  I have to find the scissors and a flashlight so I can harvest … Read more

2048 A Game That Will Suck You In

Candy Crush didn’t hook me, nor did any of the facebook games.  That doesn’t mean I’m not susceptible to games and puzzles. Every once in a while I will come across something that appeals to me and I’ll feel compelled to waste ridiculous amounts of time. This new game 2048 has that kind of power … Read more

Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

This gluten free strawberry shortcake recipe tastes just as good as a regular version. I love a dessert that isn’t too sweet, and this really hit the spot.  My mom made the one pictures, and when she asked if we’d rather have whipped cream or ice cream on it, the vote for ice cream was … Read more