When I picture my perfect vacation day at home it starts with yoga stretches, coffee on the patio, maybe a little run at the park and the rest of the day immersed in a book. Maybe at the pool. But reality has a way of sneaking into my plans and twisting them all around. Dang […]
Taking advantage of a weekâs vacation, we used some of the time to do the dreaded chore of cleaning up the patio for summer and replanting our pots for warm, by which I mean smoking hot, weather. Mesquite This tree. Isnât it gorgeous right now? Except. Those yellow flower-dealies (sorry for the technical botany terms) […]
Like many, I want to be green when I can, but caustic chemicals and single-use products must be at an all-time high usage over the past year. I’m adding environmentally friendly products where I feel comfortable. Here’s what I’m doing. Joining Grove Collaborative recently has brought a collection of home and personal care to my […]
Easter dĂ©cor is so beautiful, but itâs hard for me to separate that out in my mind from the necessity of spring cleaning. Which I donât enjoy. I also donât enjoy falling and have a little information about that here too. There is not quite as much free time this year as last for me […]
As you probably know, I have three very adorable and very furry cats. Two have long hair and itâs no joke they shed a lot. Iâm also a bit of a neat freak, and while I think some fur is acceptable (and perhaps even a sign of a healthy mind), I will share my top […]
I am always happy to share a positive shopping experience and this week I received shipments from two companies with excellent customer service. Here’s the scoop. Chewy.com Roxy is experiencing renal issues (common in cats but serious) and needs to eat prescription food. The first two options she tried, she ate a couple times and […]
We have done so many household projects this year and now itâs time to do them all over again. Pantry organization is back in the rotation. It’s hard to stay on top of keeping the pantry organized. Especially since we are in and out of there all day, every day. It wasnât in terrible shape, […]
A reasonable person might see white marble countertops in my kitchen and think I chose those for an optimal baking surface. That person would be wrong. I picked them because I love white kitchens. Yep, end of story. And they arenât really all that practical. They scar easily. But I donât care. I still love […]
Whoâs with me that Monday can be the most challenging (and sometimes dreaded) day of the week? On the other hand, it can be a day of productivity, promise and possibilities. This is quite crazy to admit, but one reason I like Monday is because itâs trash day! I like to spend a little time […]
Al fresco dining sounds so fancy, but for me itâs the most casual and friendly way to enjoy friends and family around the table. We use our patio quite a lot, but there is still some prep work involved in taking the party outdoors. I think I have it down to a science and can […]