Washable Rugs?

There are so many tempting options for washable rugs, bath mats and runners.  With 100% hard floors in our house, finding easily cleaned rugs is my goal.   But are machine washable rugs really all that washable? In truth, rugs billed as machine washable aren’t always sensible to actually place in your washing machine. And most […]

Rebounding!

Just in case you’re not sure what rebounding is, please be assured that it is exercise.  I’m not referring to rebounding like when someone chooses an inappropriate relationship partner due to a bad break up.  Nothing like that. I have long been intrigued with small trampoline exercise routines, known as rebounding.  Fitness experts rave about […]

Mini Organizing

Getting motivated to do some major organizing has been surprisingly difficult.  As in it hasn’t happened. So this week, I took little time pockets to do mini organizing.  I got some areas under control and found things I didn’t need (or had totally forgotten about) and made some donations. Oh, yeah, and used the trash […]

Homemade Sourdough Pancakes

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 […]

Summer Landscaping Ideas

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). […]

Big Sales!

If you’re a shopper, you already know there are some big sales happening right now.  If you’re 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.  I am recommending items […]

New Amazon Kitchen Finds

If you’re a regular reader, it’s 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 I’m a naturally tidy person with very messy kitchen habits.  You can see that this is a […]

Crispy Chicken Tender Wraps

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 😉 . 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 […]

Addressing the Back Yard

Get thee behind me, inertia!  I’ve been putting off addressing the back yard for a couple years and now it’s time I get off the dime. Today I’m sharing my perceived (and real!) problems with our back yard.  And I’m soliciting any ideas or suggestions you may have. The Mesquite Tree Or the big elephant […]