Checking Out the Pottery Barn Outlet

Although itā€™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 dayā€™s deals.  They change frequently and are not advertised, so the only way to know what […]

First Time at the Mall (in a Really Long Time)

Years and years of online shopping meant I could avoid the hassle of visiting a mall.  This week we went to the mall for the first time in a really, really, really long time. Guess what?Ā  It was kind of fun.Ā Ā  It brought back memories of girlfriend days.Ā  And we checked out some old favorites […]

Trader Joeā€™s Spring 2023

When it comes to all things snacky and/or for entertainment, I canā€™t beat the unique items at Trader Joeā€™s.  Hereā€™s a sample of Trader Joeā€™s Spring 2023 haul I made this week. Fresh Herbs My several-years-old basil plant has seen better days and a replacement has been on the horizon for a while now.  Fresh […]

Talbots Try On

The spring line is in at Talbots so I popped in this week to see a few things before they are completely off the shelves.   Here is my Talbots Try On for Spring 2023. The pickings were slim already for many sizes and color selections so Iā€™m happy I got to see what I was […]

Around Town in February

We had an unusually busy (and fun) week with various activities around town in February and here is a recap. Latin Night DF Barb got our posse all signed up for the club’s Latin Night dinner this week. It was a very fancy taco Tuesday buffet. The dĆ©cor was cute, the food was good and […]

Wool Dryer Balls

Not being a fan of dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener (though that Snuggle smells SO good!) I have been intrigued by all Iā€™ve read about wool dryer balls. I purchased a package of six from Amazon for $20 and here is how itā€™s going. Reviews and Company Info With over 63,000 almost-five-star ratings I […]

Things Iā€™m Replacing Sooner

When ya find a good thing ya just donā€™t want to let it go.Ā  Am I right?Ā  Iā€™ll hold onto my favorites for a long time.Ā  But really.Ā  There are things Iā€™m replacing sooner this year.Ā  Iā€™m resolving! Perhaps my life would be a smidge better if I wasnā€™t worried about slipping on a wet […]

Best Selling Affordable Workout Leggings

A sucker for social media influencer recommendations, Iā€™ve tried out a few new items and am giving you my honest opinion on best-selling affordable workout leggings. None of these products are sponsored, nor am I affiliate.  Another note.  I seriously need to work on my photography skills or need a better camera.  The olive and […]

Targetā€™s Spring 2023 Home DĆ©cor

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

I Canceled Amazon Prime

My Amazon Prime membership came due on Christmas Day.Ā  And.Ā  Hereā€™s what I did.Ā  I canceled Amazon Prime. These are a few reasons why this membership no longer works for me. Increased Dues Membership dues increased to $130 a year.Ā  Factored in with other memberships I’m paying, such as Costco, those fees are adding up […]