We have been lucky enough to experience Route 66 activities in a number of different states. But this weekend? This weekend, we celebrated three 66th birthdays on Route 66 – Arizona style. Dear friend Shira had a great idea that John, Gordon and I (who all turned 66 in April) should spend a day exploring […]
If you’ve been with me for any length of time at all, you know I love all things Pottery Barn. I have tried unsuccessfully to wean myself from this addiction, but to no avail. On a recent trip to our favorite outdoor mall, hub and I popped into Pottery Barn to look at their spring […]
Have you started your spring cleaning yet? Do you intend to do it this year? I think what I’m doing I consider spring cleaning light. Meaning I am just dipping my toe in to see how the water is. Do the baseboards really need attention? They seem okay. Do the transoms need cleaning? Well, it […]
Sorry to be sharing another Aldi shopping post so soon after the last one with all my favorite dupes. But the spring and Easter products are out and the holiday is quickly approaching. So, if you are a celebrator of bunnies and such, let’s take a peek. Easter Décor The ceramic bunnies and platters and […]
I tried a new recipe and modified it for gluten-free (hub) and low fod-map (me). The blueberry oatmeal muffins were a nice breakfast treat. And I think they might be good with a dollop of ice cream for dessert. This recipe was easy to make and came together quickly, but it called for a lot […]
My love for Aldi is not a secret. However, I’ve been doing some Nancy Drew work investigating other shopping secrets. And I’m sharing some today. So many influencers love Aldi for their center aisle dupes – meaning non-food items. While I cannot attest to how awesome all the items are, I have seen a lot […]
Can you believe it? I am actually typing APRIL 2025. Wasn’t it just Thanksgiving? Yep, I knew you’d agree. Time to catch up on a bit of this and that for a cup o’ tea and some potpourri. What I’m Eating This is super boring in our house lately. I’m trying to get to a […]