05/23/2017
Memorial Day might not be as flashy of a holiday as some of its counterparts, but it’s one of my personal favorites! It’s a greenlight to summer fun and a perfect excuse to spend time with family and friends enjoying really, really good food! Keep reading for some of our favorite Memorial Day recipes! We are bound for Los Angeles this morning and have every intention of soaking up all of the California sunshine and fresh fare that we can in the next week. While I am very much looking forward to a Gjelina kale salad and the … 
The countdown to the long weekend has begun and we are actually kicking it off early and hopping a plane to LA tomorrow for a couple of work meetings, but mostly to see friends and visit the beach before we head to Palm Springs on Friday. What are your plans?! I was hanging with a friend earlier this week and we were chatting about how more full weekends are usually more fulfilling. In contrast, sometimes when we commit to just relaxing and laying low they can fly by and leave us wondering what we did with the time. Since this weekend … 
With just a week until Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start to summer and travel season, it seemed like a good time to dive into the idea of taking a family vacation. We took Parker to Hawaii just before she turned two and it was THE BEST DECISION WE EVER MADE! I was actually so surprised how relaxing and fun it actually was, even with a toddler in tow. Those memories are so irreplaceable! So without further ado, below are 8 tips for taking a family vacation and be sure to check out the other posts from Design for Mankind || … 
This Avocado Citrus Salad recipe is refreshing and light and delicious, topped with crunchy pecans and an addictive homemade vinaigrette. Sunny LA was the inspiration behind last week’s brunch and likely the reason that I’ve been making fish tacos and this citrus salad on repeat! How To Make This Avocado Citrus Salad – Step by Step Assemble ingredients for salad on a platter Combine all ingredients for the vinaigrette to a food processor or blender and mix well. Sprinkle salad with salt and pepper to taste. … 
