Autumn is the reward we Arizonans receive when we live here all year long. Summer is not for everyone. And winter can be a bit dark and cool. But fall……oh, yeah. Bring on that perfect weather. There’s just one tiny problem. September is not the month of perfect weather. It’s still really hot outside. But […]
Darker evenings and (a tiny bit) cooler days have nudged me to try some new drinks inspired by the fall season. Here’s what I’m making: Tart Cherry Fizz My new healthy-ish go-to mocktail is incredibly simple: ½ can of lime-flavored seltzer water topped off with about ⅓ cup of tart cherry juice. Serve it over […]
It was time to restock my freezer with homemade baked goods, so I spent a morning baking—and I’m sharing what I made. First, before I show you any pictures, let me state for the record that I will in no way be offered a spot on a cooking show. Yeah. It’s pretty bad. But…homemade goodies […]
Cute woodland animal figurines displayed at World Market
Mickey Mouse birthday party table decorated with themed tablecloth, red napkins, white plates and Mickey Mouse balloons
I spent about $50 on Trader Joe’s beauty products and then discovered some surprising comparisons to much more expensive brands. Here are 7 affordable beauty finds worth trying.
The shorter days have me lighting candles (thank you, Walmart!) both in the mornings and evenings. And one thing led to another, and suddenly I’m ready to start warming up a bit of my home décor for fall. Which means I need to stow away what I’ve used for summer. And there’s really no point […]
Fall dining table decorated with warm neutral colors, wood, candles, and dark green napkins
Entertaining these days looks so much different than it did a few years ago. Not only do I not have the energy I used to have, I find my friends are mostly in the same boat. Friends who are caring for elderly parents. Friends helping adult children. Friends spending time with grandchildren. Life is just […]
I recently shared the small update my dining room table received to celebrate late summer. As in autumn does not show its face around here in August! Because our entry way, bar, dining room, and living room all share one big great room, I couldn’t really give the dining table a late-summer refresh without thinking […]