Raised Garden Bed

The absolute cutest raised garden bed with a shelf and wheels and hooks appeared on the Walmart feed and spoke to me.  My herbs were saying, “We need this new home!” Walmart seems to have really upped their outdoor game the past couple of years.  Each time I see the perfect outdoor seating set or […]

Checking Out the Pottery Barn Outlet

Although it’s on the far side of town, we sometimes enjoy checking out the Pottery Barn Outlet and seeing if they have any deals worth the drive. The Deals Upon entering, there is a prominent sign clearly stating the day’s deals.  They change frequently and are not advertised, so the only way to know what […]

March Musings

Just a bit of this and that to share today, so I’m calling this post March Musings.  This has been one crazy weather month with more lion than lamb so our activities are all over the place. Baking Day No surprise, I like to keep a stock of homemade biscuits and oatmeal cookies in the […]

Spring Cleaning Chores

The indoor spring cleaning chores seems like a joy compared to what is coming this week.  It’s true.  This week’s spring cleaning chores take me out of the house and into the garage and onto the patio. Grab your ibuprofen and join me, won’t you? Fire Pit Chair Cushions We have toyed with replacing our […]

Free Pintable Art and Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Some random morning thoughts including free printable art, a recipe for crockpot beef and broccoli and catching up on book reviews. Enjoying an early spring morning with a cup o’ joe and suddently inspiration hits.  I’d like a cute piece of cheerful art for my beverage station reflecting my favorite season. And I want it […]

Target’s Spring 2023 Home DĂ©cor

Both the Magnolia and Studio McGee released their new lines and BAM.  Immediately Target was sold out.  But some items were restocked and here is this week’s visit to Target highlighting their Spring 2023 Home DĂ©cor selections. Home Organization Target’s Brightroom organization line is really fantastic.  There are literally aisles and aisles of bins and […]

Vegetarian Chopped Salad

If you’re lucky enough to have a True Food Kitchen in your area, you might be familiar with the Vegetarian Chopped Salad which is a popular menu item.  It’s delish and this week DF Evon inspired me to make a copycat recipe at home using the template from Blythesblog.com. Here is what I did. Ingredients […]

Giving and Receiving

What better time than two weeks before Christmas to talk about giving and receiving?  Let’s chat, shall we?  Because giving and receiving are more than just presents under the tree. Giving Most people probably classify themselves in the “giver” category.  Everyone has been a parent, a child of an aging parent, an employee, a manager.  […]

November Potpourri

Have you already thrown yourself into Christmas planning or are you still savoring the beauty of autumn?  I’m sharing a little November potpourri before I dive into the busyness of the holidays. Let’s say “Bah humbug” and enjoy November! Here we go. Shopping Centers There is really no getting around Christmas if you’re out and […]

TJ Maxx Christmas Selection

I know.  I know.  It’s not even Halloween.  Much less Thanksgiving.  Much less Christmas.  But.  You know how it goes at TJ Maxx and their Christmas Selection.  If you don’t buy it when you see it, you most likely will miss out. Trees Unexpected colors of sparkly trees seem to be the highlight this year.  […]