Getting motivated to do some major organizing has been surprisingly difficult. As in it hasnāt happened. So this week, I took little time pockets to do mini organizing.Ā I got some areas under control and found things I didnāt need (or had totally forgotten about) and made some donations. Oh, yeah, and used the trash […]
Step right up, pancake fans! Homemade sourdough pancakes are so easy, even I could whip up a stack. I can devour a lot of pancakes in one sitting. So making them is a rare occurrence in my house. But every once in awhile. They call my name. The high-protein cottage cheese pancakes I make do […]
Since a landscaping overhaul has been on my mind lately, I have been taking pictures of yards I find captivating. Today I’m sharing some summer landscaping ideas from other places. I have been taking pictures of some desert landscaping (which is what I need) and high-country landscaping (which I what I love to look at). […]
If youāre a shopper, you already know there are some big sales happening right now.Ā If youāre not a shopper, you might want a heads up on deals for restocking your essentials or considering a luxury item. As a reminder, I am not an affiliate and do not receive any commission.Ā I am recommending items […]
If youāre a regular reader, itās no secret I hate spending time in the kitchen. To cook, that is. Eating, ummm, yes, I love that. And. Since I love eating, it necessitates time in the kitchen. Oh, and Iām a naturally tidy person with very messy kitchen habits. You can see that this is a […]
Here’s a healthy version of snack wraps you might find at a fast food restaurant. If you ever visited a fast food place, that is. I know you wouldn’t š . These crispy chicken tender wraps are perfect for lunch or a hearty snack. The recipe is easy to modify for gluten-free (which is what […]
Get thee behind me, inertia! Iāve been putting off addressing the back yard for a couple years and now itās time I get off the dime. Today Iām sharing my perceived (and real!) problems with our back yard. And Iām soliciting any ideas or suggestions you may have. The Mesquite Tree Or the big elephant […]
The potpourri posts have evolved into a monthly chitchat around what weāve been doing, what Iāve been reading and an interesting recipe. So that will be my format for potpourri and I hope that interests you. Hereās what has been going in on June. The month seemed busy but in fact, I have had a […]
Is a Costco membership worth it for a small family? As a family of two, I can positively state that yes. Yes, it is. And Iām not alone. Most of my friends who have families of one or two also derive great benefit from shopping at Costco. If you are a regular reader, you might […]
Before it gets too late, I wanted to plan some of my Fourth of July supplies and dĆ©cor.Ā Itās good to know now what I need to purchase. What needs replacing and what I have that can be used for setting a festive Fourth of July table. And because itās not always such al fresco […]