It’s been quite a while since I’ve chatted about this and that, so grab a cup o’ joe and let’s catch up, shall we? What I’m Doing It seems as if I’ve lived in a whirlwind lately, but so much good going on! Celebrating birthdays is just the best. At the end of August, Evon […]
Our dear friends from Dallas, Frank and Vaneica, visited us last week. I cannot even tell you how happy we were to see them and spend time with them. So of course, we wanted to treat them to the ultimate Phoenix itinerary, showcasing many of the highlights both in town and within a day-trip’s drive. […]
Hosting house guests has motivated me to tweak a few things in our home. As in even more radical purging. And then making a few purchases to fox things up. After all, I don’t want my guests to think they’re staying in an army barracks. So using a small budget, I think I achieved big […]
Today I’m sharing three homemade pickling recipes. And two of them go way beyond the cucumber! All three are quick and easy recipes that require no special equipment. I promise you, they are all good. Chili Vinegar This is a recipe my sister Monique sent. She says, “Sprinkled on grilled meats, tacos, or even salads, […]
An overnight trip to Flagstaff and Sedona gives you the best of both worlds: time to explore the scenic trails and unique shops by day, and the chance to experience Sedona’s famous star-filled skies and peaceful desert quiet by night. A truly magical place. Trips to Sedona are certainly nothing new for us. And I […]
Come along with me as I’m using the gentle, non-invasive therapy helping people overcome chronic pain and heal naturally. Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) and Red Light Therapy (RLT) My dear friend Marie suggested hub and I try alternative pain-relief treatments offered at VJuv, an Arizona MedSpa with an office here in Anthem. She and her […]
Does the purge never end? How can we possibly make so many donation trips to the thrift shop and still have more? Well, today I’m sharing another organization project – our guest room closet. Remember I shared my excitement over my sister visit and our Murphy bed project? That is only part of my excitment. […]
(If You Happen to be a Neatnik) Perhaps you have a tiny touch of OCD or some other little tic that makes you want things neat in your home. If you’re like me, your ears perked right up about now. Recently I was watching an interior designer discussing popular design trends that are really difficult, […]
Sorry, I just cannot help making alliteration when at all possible. Now that you’ve forgiven me for that corny title, let’s get down to the good stuff. My posse and I took a recent girls’ trip to the Verde Valley tucked between Phoenix and the Grand Canyon part of Arizona. The girls like to do […]
(and how I store them) If you’re like me, you are very discerning about what new kitchen gadgets you let into your home. Like who has space for more stuff? Much less stuff you use once a year, right? However, my fellow sourdough friends, Denisse and Evon both bought new gadgets that feed into my […]