How is the cool weather making you feel? Full of fall sass? Me too! So let’s get our sassy pants on and talk about October. After all, we are only a few mini candy bars away from the real holidays. We are going to enjoy this month and let’s talk about what is going on. […]
This week I got pretty fed up with purchases we have recently made and that were not working for me. And then. Then there was one that was so awesome. I’m sharing it all today. Here’s what works, what doesn’t and what’s next! I’ll be asking your opinion on the what’s next, so stay tuned! […]
Here is some inspiration to create healthy, no-cook meals in less than 5 minutes! If you have busy days or you just don’t have the energy to cook, I will prove that you can have delicious, healthy and satisfying meals without much fuss. These three recipes are keto friendly and are easy to modify with […]
If you love Trader Joe’s like I do and if you like autumn, step right up. Consider this your Trader Joe’s Fall Shopping Guide. My recent trip to Trader Joe’s was like a visit to a fall festival! Every endcap was dedicated to pumpkins and apples and maple and cinnamon. Not to mention the baking […]
If you’re like me and spend way too much time doing endless chores, you might find some of these easy hacks helpful. Steam the Microwave – Hack #1 Gross microwaves give me a slight form of PTSD. I remember from back in the days when I’d take my Weight Watchers frozen meal to work for […]
Today I’m discussing high-end dĂ©cor decisions I’ve made that don’t hold up as well as their less-expensive counterparts. If you have any upcoming design plans, these are decisions you might want to consider. I’ll give you the true 411, my thoughts about how I’d do things differently and let you decide! Marble Countertops It seems […]
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, […]