A Light Spring Lunch & What I’m Reading

There’s something about a spring weekend that calls for a fresh, easy lunch and a little extra time to sit and read. Today I’m sharing a simple crispy chicken salad with homemade ranch, along with a few recent reads that were worth the time. Crispy Chicken Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing Why You’ll Love This […]

January 2026 Potpourri

Welcome to the latest edition of my potpourri. Chatting about a little of this and that to start the month and the year. In no way was I on any sort of diet over the holidays. Not a food diet, a drink diet nor a debt diet. I know! Luckily, I am a woman of […]

Easy Christmas Countdown Ideas

Since tomorrow is Christmas Eve, this is really the final countdown.  My Saturday post will be filled with all things NOT Christmas. But since you may still be in the Christmas mood, I am sharing my low-key, calm, but meaningful Christmas holiday. I hope it inspires you in some way too. Last Minute Stocking Stuffer […]

October 2025 Potpourri

This is my post where I chat about this and that. Not to be confused with my recent post DIY Autumn Potpourri. But you knew that! Holiday Prep Everywhere you shop it is apparent the holidays are in full force. Are you prepping for the holidays yet? We are so lucky in our neighborhood that […]

September 2025 Potpourri

It’s been quite a while since I’ve chatted about this and that, so grab a cup o’ joe and let’s catch up, shall we? What I’m Doing It seems as if I’ve lived in a whirlwind lately, but so much good going on! Celebrating birthdays is just the best. At the end of August, Evon […]

Awesome Audiobooks

I listen to a lot of audiobooks. As in a lot. If I’m exercising alone, taking a walk (like this beautiful walk at Montezuma’s Well), cleaning, driving, I’m likely listening to an audiobook. And when I “read” an awesome one, I cannot help but share it. Here are the awesome audiobooks that, no holds barred, […]

June 2025 Potpourri

This might be the most potpourri-y post I’ve written yet! It’s truly just a little bit of this and that I’ve been up to and what is going on. Thanks for stopping by and here we go. Shopping I made (more than) a couple purchases this month and got such wonderful personalized service, I couldn’t […]

April 2025 Potpourri

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 […]

Out and About

February is usually a busy time in the Phoenix area. National events such a a big golf tournament, a big car auction, and perfect weather attract a lot of people to the area. And I like to try to avoid a lot of people in the same space. But it is a perfect time to […]