Cleaning Green

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 […]

Spring Shoe Haul

Unlike other people in my household, I don’t have a ton of shoes.  And yes, I am a woman.  And yes that is gender slamming, I’m sure. But, even I break down and need a little refresh every once in a while.  Today I’m going to share my little online shopping spree with you.  I […]

Plantation Shutters in the Bedroom and More Instapot Feedback

I posted several months ago how much I loved the new shutters in our bathroom and transom windows in our bedroom.  Then.  I decided I needed to replace the woven woods with plantation shutters too.  Our room is pretty dark and I felt like they would brighten up the space.  Gulp.  Expensive.  We ordered Graber […]

T J Maxx Cosmetics Haul

While on a recent business trip, I spent an evening perusing the aisles of the local T J Maxx, taking my time and restocking some necessities (read:  underwear) that have gotten a bit worn over the quarantine. I wasn’t really shopping for cosmetics. But then. I ran into Catherine. Sales associate par excellence. She made […]

Replacing Box Springs with a Platform Bed

While I still love our bedroom furniture and want to keep it – including our headboard – the bed-rails and box springs are dated.  It has become increasingly hard to find bedding that includes a bed skirt to accommodate that set up. Because I want new bedding, this was a perfect time to update our […]

After Christmas Shopping

You might realize I’m not much of a shopper – going into stores, that is.  But.  I do love a good bargain.  And tis the season for after Christmas shopping! I’ll share with you a couple of things I’m purchasing this week. Print Magazines I’m not sure if it’s a one-day deal or not, but […]

Two Companies with Excellent Customer Service

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 […]

A Few New Purchases

I am sharing a few new things I got over the past week or two and what I think of them so far.  I’m not an affiliate of anyone so I’m linking for convenience. Christmas Jammies I saw these Denver plaid flannel jammies on Target.com and the price was right since they were on sale […]

Goodbye, Thanksgiving and Hello, Christmas

I haven’t seen a weather map of the US in a while, but you would think we’re being bombarded by snowy scenes reminiscent of Currier and Ives.  Or a Hallmark movie.  But judging by all the outdoor winter decorations I see, it’s time to say goodbye to Thanksgiving and hello to Christmas. It is supposed […]

Trader Joe’s Freezer Staples

Grocery shopping is not high on my favorite-things list.  But!  Trader Joe’s is one of my happy places. Too bad the closest one is a 35-minute drive. Which means I don’t go every single week, but I get a lot of my staples there – especially freezer staples. The people who work at TJs are […]