Early Spring Refresh

Okay, I’m pretty sure January is not considered spring in anyone’s encyclopedia.  As in, it is the dead of winter.  But my mood badly needed an early spring refresh. I would not call this a redecorate, but I added a few cheerful touches that put me right in the spring mindset. Come along and let […]

January 2025 Potpourri

There is nothing terribly interesting going on here, so I thought it a good time to chat about this and that.  My January 2025 potpourri. My bffs and I took a field trip to Queen Creek Olive Mill.  When I say field trip, it’s because it is very far from my part of town.  But […]

Valentine Shop With Me

If you’re ready to celebrate the holiday of love, or if you just want to look at cute red and pink hearts, come along and Valentine shop with me! I’m not sure that I really need any Valentine merch, but I did get out and see some adorable things I don’t need but want to […]

Chemical-Free Cleaning

As we head into organizing and deep-cleaning season, I thought it would be a good time to share my top chemical-free cleaning methods. In the Kitchen My very top tip for chemical-free cleaning in the kitchen is using hot water and a microfiber cloth to clean and shine stainless steel appliances. I have tried every […]

Beauty Haul

It feels funny using the word “beauty” associated with my cosmetic and skin care routine, but I don’t know what else to call my latest purchases.  After a trip to TJ Maxx and Ulta, I got a nice beauty haul to share with you. It’s always good for me to stop by TJ Maxx before […]

Slow Cooker Beef & Bean Chili

Thank you for your comments on the Christmas chili bar post. Here is my official recipe for slow cooker beef and bean chili. If you’ve been with me a while you know I love soups and I love my slow cooker. And chili may be my all-time favorite. I’ve shared before, but I’m typing this […]

Christmas Chili Bar

The hustle and bustle of holiday season is not for me.  I don’t attend a lot of parties, bake cookies or do much decking of the halls. But, a simple comfort meal homemade with love?  And sharing the meal with our neighbors?  Yes, please.  Beef and bean chili in the slow cooker, homemade cornbread muffins […]

Homemade Sugar Scrub

Inspired by an online recipe for the most beautiful peppermint sugar scrub for holiday gifting, I gave the project a whirl and came out with two homemade sugar scrubs. This recipe couldn’t be easier and guess what?  You know me – it calls for ingredients I already have on hand. Oh, except for the food […]

December 2024 Potpourri

Hello, my friends.  Potpourri is my chatty post catching you up on what we have been doing and providing recommendations on what I love.  And.  Maybe just letting you know about what I don’t love but what is necessary.  Like exercise. Or bad books. What I’m Doing Let me start this by saying that I […]

Shop with Me

You’ve heard of personal shoppers.  As in setting up an appointment with a store employee to help you find perfect outfits. But me?  I have a personal, personal shopper!  DF Evon has a hobby job working at J Crew Factory and gave me white glove service this week as we did some wardrobe refreshing for […]