Shopping for Stocking Stuffers

Last-minute Christmas shopping is not how I roll, but I generally do get stocking stuffers closer to Christmas.Ā  Let’s go shopping for Stocking Stuffers and I’ll show you what I get. Recipient Most years I’m purchasing for hub and son.Ā  So two males.Ā  But every once in a while I’m blessed by a sister visit […]

Try Something New

I know I’m showing my laziness here.  But let me be honest.  I like my rut.  It’s soft and cozy and warm.  But sometimes it’s good to try something new. Challenge myself. So here’s what I did. I assembled my new desk!  Usually that is the job hub and Roxy take care of and I […]

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.  […]

Faux Fall Floral

(and Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches) I know, I couldn’t stand to waste that alliteration. So it stands alone.  Proudly.  And we get a little subtitle here.  The things that amuse me. And I really am going to share the faux fall floral around the house and our latest linner (lunch/dinner) for super easy slow […]

Amazon Finds that Make Life Easier

Here are a few things that aren’t terribly flashy, but they work for me.  And they are easily purchased from Amazon.  Who doesn’t want some Amazon finds that make life easier? I am not an Amazon affiliate, but am linking for convenience. Long-Handled Shoe Horn Is she really writing about a shoe horn on her […]

Target Fall Finds

Autumn 2022 has made a big splash at Target and I thought I would share a few Target Fall Finds from my field trip this week.  Wow, my last Target trip was in the Spring, so I guess we are due to see what they have on hand. I am not a Target affiliate, but […]

Kitchen Bar Stools

The time came to say goodbye to our kitchen bar stools.Ā  It was another hard parting, much like the dining room we recently changed. Our old counter-height stools were the perfect height, the perfect foot rest, perfect match with the kitchen dining set. But.  They were old.  And apparently not made to last.  The seat […]

Early Fall DƩcor at World Market

Summer is still in full gear here, but many retail stores have leapfrogged right to Christmas.Ā  I took a look at the early fall dĆ©cor at World Market this week and wanted to share their pretties with you. I am not an affiliate, but I will share links where I can find them. Seems like […]

Dining Table and Chairs

It was way past time to bring our dining table and chairs into the 21st century.Ā  But when you love something, it’s hard to say goodbye.Ā  Don’t you think?Ā  So, after heart-wrenching months, the decision was made to sell the bookcase in our dining room and the table and chairs. Hub sold everything on FB […]

August Costco RunĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā 

Now you might be thinking – is this blog running out of material?Ā  An August Costco Run post?Ā  Hmmm?Ā  No, I really do think it is interesting that small households of two or even one person can enjoy and benefit from belonging to Costco.Ā  Full disclosure – hub did the latest run.Ā  When I join […]