If youâre looking for the ultimate guide to relaxing and spending time in nature, come along with me as I share our recent trip to Payson and the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. Our dear friends Shira & Gordon (our Route 66 co-conspirators) came up with a last-minute trip to beat the heat in Phoenix and […]
If there is one thing I love more than being in the mountains, it is being in the mountains with raptors. What? I know! Evon, Cindy and I were hosted by Sara in her beautiful new Showlow home and she treated us to a raptor show in the nearby town of Pine Top. Flight Show […]
Too hot to grill? Looking for a lighter meal with a pack of protein? Well, step right up. I have three yummy chicken recipe ideas that keep you in the refreshing air conditioning and use chicken in non-boring ways! My most-used kitchen gadgets will be linked for your convenience too. Hot Honey Chicken Drumsticks Another […]
I listen to a lot of audiobooks. As in a lot. If I’m exercising alone, taking a walk (like this beautiful walk at Montezuma’s Well), cleaning, driving, I’m likely listening to an audiobook. And when I “read” an awesome one, I cannot help but share it. Here are the awesome audiobooks that, no holds barred, […]
I have made some great budget home dĂ©cor purchases recently and want to share them with you! Last week I shared my budget arched cabinet, which I still love and now I’m going to share a couple new pieces styled on it. And in a couple other places too đ. Cordless Lamp From the Magnolia […]
A perfectly fine pet food storage cabinet gave way to a beautiful new arched cabinet and I couldn’t be happier! A few years ago we moved the cats’ bowls into the kitchen and needed a good place to store their food and supplies. A place that was not in the pantry where we keep our […]
The last project of the season is finally in the books! None of our latest projects have been very sexy, or all that big, but are things we have wanted to cross off our list. Adding sidewalk pavers to the side of our house is the last project before the heat really sets in and […]
John and I took a summer trip to Glacier National Park in Montana. And today Iâm sharing logistics and highlights from the trip. The park opened 100% the day we arrived (June 15th), and we were praying for no late spring snow storms to close the road. And guess what? The day after we left, […]
Okay, I’m supposed to be on a keto diet. I keep meaning to cut starches out. Honestly. And then. Biscuits call my name. Or a piece of toast with a cup o’ tea. And those things are homemade. After over a year of trial and error, I have sourdough recipe down pat. And I’ve cut […]
It seems like many of you are smack dab in the middle of some big projects. And while these aren’t mine personally, I thought sharing some project inspiration would be good reading. Dear friends who have shared their home improvements seem to be dealing with varying levels of frustration. From rising material costs, lack of […]