People frequently ask us how we manage to live in the Phoenix area year-round and survive the summer heat. My answer is always the same: Arizona has mountains. And mountains mean higher elevations, cooler temperatures, and the perfect excuse for a quick getaway. The key, though, is actually taking the trip. We make a point […]
Whether it’s a last-minute road trip or a well-planned luxury vacation, I’ve found a handful of travel apps over the years that make traveling easier, less stressful and a lot more enjoyable. And, I know there are plenty of apps you might have that I hope you share with me! Truly, spontaneous and short trips […]
Sometimes I need a sweet treat, preferably with chocolate, but I don’t want to completely derail my healthy eating. And by healthy eating, I mostly mean keeping my sugar intake in check. Sugar and my joints are definitely not friends. If you’re looking for a few easy sweet treats, I may have something for you. […]
You know. You know how one thing seems to lead to another? And what started out as a tiny idea, just an idea – not a plan – leads to something quite unexpected? Well, that’s just how our spring yard clean-up led to a big spring refresh! Here is a recap of what we did, […]
Summer travel has already kicked off. Wanna know how I know? Because travel pictures are already being shared by family and friends! Inspired by my sister’s trip up the coast and Chris and Bob’s vacation to Sausalito, I thought it would be fun to share their adventures and offer a few travel tips of my […]
Just in time to spend a long, quiet weekend at home, our backyard projects are complete and I’m ready to reveal our pergola and how amazed we are at the difference it makes. It truly feels like we have an entirely different backyard. Looking out from inside the house, the pergola almost feels like an […]
Memorial Day weekend is here and many of us — meaning not those of us in Arizona! — are gently transitioning into summer. It’s also a time to reflect upon the holiday itself and pay tribute to our fallen military personnel. We’ll be enjoying a long weekend at home, so I thought I would share […]
I’m sharing the woodland baby shower we helped with this weekend along with the planning tips that helped us pull together a large celebration at home. This is going to be a comprehensive post filled with ideas and inspiration for any future gathering you might be planning. In other words, this will be a long […]
Taking you along on our project journeys is one of my favorite things to do. And we finally have a big, fat project we can all sink our teeth into. We added a pergola! Why We Finally Decided to Add a Pergola For years I resisted adding a pergola to our Arizona backyard. Not because […]
This year I’ve been trying to better appreciate my slower, gentler lifestyle. I want to notice and enjoy the simple things more. And hot summer weather lends itself very well to a slower pace. A hummingbird resting near the hot tub. Warm evenings outside. Music drifting through the park while families unfold lawn chairs and […]