Do you have someone in your house who resorts to eating Oreos for breakfast when he doesn’t feel like going to the trouble of making something decent? Not naming any names, but when I see that happening I just cringe. So this week I found a recipe for homemade oatmeal breakfast bars I want to […]
Do you have some faux potted plants or trees that look pretty nice, but have hideous pots? Yeah, so do I. Actually, the plants I have arenât even all that attractive, but they add some nice green to room corners. And they were too expensive to dump at this point. So here is a fast […]
Seems like the start to warm weather is an odd time to post the recipe for easy peasy slower cooker vegetable soup. But no matter the weather, a bowl of soup hot from the pot for a quick lunch or light dinner is our go-to all year long. The ingredients are what we have on […]
Dear friends, Iâm going to break it to you. Swimming suit season is almost upon us. If youâve been putting off those toning exercises, now is the time to ramp it up. As for me, those days are way behind me and I accept who I am when I wear a swimming suit. And. I […]
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser for your next gathering, consider these easy peasy BBQ party meatballs. This dish is ideal for entertaining because you can mix and fry the meatballs ahead of time and pop them in the fridge. Then heat them in a crockpot with bottled BBQ sauce for just long enough to […]
Remember that piece of Studio McGee art I added to our dining room this year? I still love it. But, ummm, the wall looked a little underwhelming. Still. Even with the new art. It needed a little more. I toyed with a wireless, battery operated art light.  They are so popular on Amazon and have […]
Nothing in particular, but here are a few things this February to chat about. Outdoor activities I know everyone is not as keen as we are here to get out and enjoy the mild weather. But we have been hiking, walking, eating and even playing cards outside. I treated myself to a breakfast burrito at […]
The horrible hungries have attacked me this week and I’ve let my sweet tooth control me. Enough! Energy Bites to the rescue. Making my own sweet treat with healthy and real ingredients helps me tame the evil in my diet and get me back on track. It’s been quite a while since I used my […]
Kids love chicken nuggets. But this crispy, yet moist version, with a kick of heat, are perfect for grown ups. Place Settings We had a few friends over and served grown-up chicken nuggets. It gave me a chance to use my new ivory colored placemats. Can you believe I did not own one set of […]
2024 is going to be the year we do more fun stuff. And connect more with friends. Itâs my version of a New Yearâs Resolution. The past couple of weeks weâve done some spontaneous entertaining at our house and some other fun activities. And so far, so good! Here are a few of our activities […]