This week I ran to Trader Joe’s for a bag of lemons. Well, “run” might not be the exact word since TJ’s is a half hour from my house. And nobody runs a half hour for just a bag of lemons, right? So, I guess my real point is that I didn’t have a list […]
I wasn’t quite ready to jump straight into pumpkins. Living in the Arizona desert, we really don’t experience the crisp autumn weather so many parts of the country enjoy. By the time August rolls around, I’m craving a cozier home, but not necessarily pumpkins on every surface. Instead, I wanted something organic, earthy, and understated—a […]
Thank you so much for all your sweet comments about our Alaska adventure. It truly was the trip of a lifetime. And then… Reality slapped me in the face. Shopping. Cooking. Laundry. Wait…did I mention laundry? As in nine hours of it. Coming home from vacation isn’t always the relaxing part. There were so many […]
If you’ve been following along with our Alaska adventure, welcome to the final installment. This post covers the seven-day cruise portion of Princess Cruises’ Land & Sea Tour—what we loved, what we’d do differently, and a few tips that made the experience even better. And if you’re planning your own Alaska trip, I hope these […]
Are you trying to cut down on harsh cleaning chemicals like I have? Honestly, using microfiber clothes has been the biggest cleaning game changer for me. Those things are magic! Pro tip: Don’t use fabric softener on them! I have been dipping my toes in a bit of kitchen cabinet deep cleaning. I see little […]
If you’ve been to Alaska and loved it, stay tuned because I promise I’ll be sharing plenty of photos that will bring back wonderful memories. And if you’re considering the trip of a lifetime, definitely keep reading. I’m always honest about the good, the bad, and the occasionally ugly parts of my travel experiences. While […]