Did you know that garden tools are meant to last a lifetime? That they are not disposable? No, neither did I! I lose them in the yard, forget about them, and then find them again after it rains. And they’re rusty and ugly. So, ummmm, sometimes, I just buy new ones. I know. I fondly […]
Our small town of Anthem, Arizona hosts an annual Veteran’s Day parade which is quite impressive. Additionally, on November 11th at 11:00 a.m., there is ceremony at our Veteran’s Memorial. We attend the ceremony each year and in my opinion, one of the biggest draws is our November weather. It’s easy to be patriotic with […]
Laundry stripping has become popular on social media, mainly, I believe, because it is so satisfying to see the leaching out of color, oils, and, dare I say it? Grime, on otherwise clean clothes. Manufacturers of washing machines don’t really recommend the practice, but how many times have you stepped out of the shower and […]
Does the advent of Labor Day usher in pumpkin season? Judging by the fact that three grocery stores we visited were out of pumpkin, I think I might be behind the eight ball already. DF Evon finally found some when she was out and picked up a couple of cans for me so I could […]
Blessings have been heaped upon us recently by filling our guest room with loved ones. But now. Time to freshen up the guest bedding and here is what I did. Launder Mattress Pad, Blankets and Comforter Because I have cats and dust and lord-knows-what-else floating around my house, I always purchase bedding that can go […]
The Dyson V6 stick vac we have been using and loving for a few years can no longer hold a charge long enough to spot vacuum the entire house. Darn it. That’s after we replaced the battery once already, too. Those little stick vacs are quite an investment – like shockingly expensive, in my opinion, […]
Don’t worry, I am not planning to croak anytime soon. Swedish Death cleaning sounds so morbid, but I’ve been sort of curious, if not downright captivated, by what I’ve seen about the decluttering method lately. The term was coined by Margareta Magnussen in The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and […]
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 week’s 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. Isn’t 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 […]