A potpourri post is where I sit at my keyboard with a cup oâ joe and chat about this and that. Pour yourself a little drink and join me, wonât you? The ides of October have arrived and there is no denying the holidays are upon us. Every year I think, âHow can this have […]
Inspired by an online friend who lives in Europe (Germany or Switzerland?) I tried homemade European style granola for the first time. And it turned out great. I used her basic recipe and modified it using ingredients I have and ingredients readily available locally. Low Sugar Using just a bit of honey and only Âź […]
Do you get as excited about trash day as I do? Truly, itâs my second favorite day. Right behind sheet laundry day. If youâre thinking, hmmm, the woman went over the edge on this one, sit back and consider how you might make trash day both productive and enjoyable. Okay, maybe the process isnât too […]
I can never resist a bit of alliteration. Sorry about that crazy title. Although weâre still in full-on summer weather here, it might be cooling down a bit where you are and youâre looking for a bit of comfort in your diet. Here are some of my favorite fall food recipes Iâve shared over the […]
This is a little travelogue of my crazy fun and crazy busy long weekend visiting my sister Monique in Sacramento. And to be perfectly precise, while I flew into Sacramento, my sister lives in the town of Roseville. While I was working I had several hospital accounts in the area and have spent lots and […]
A very casual weekend away that requires a plane ride means I cannot stuff everything I want in the car. And I donât want to check a suitcase. What to do? Pack a carryon backpack. And do it like a pro. How does a pro do it? With lots of cubes and bags to keep […]
Hello, friends! My site was down for a week, but I’m back up (thank you, dearest Pete). This is just a quick note to let you know I’ll have a Saturday post and will be back on my regular schedule. If you love these vintage cowgirl prints as much as I do, you can see […]
Our dear friend Gail had a big birthday party over the weekend and we were lucky enough to be invited. Her beloved family members threw a Pinterest worthy birthday party none of us will ever forget. You might remember our dear friend Gail from our big Death Valley trip last year. The same gang celebrated […]
No, not an Amazon like the large warrior women. But you knew that. These are some of my go-to kitchen items I’ve found on Amazon and give them all a thumbs up. Jar Lids I shared my purchase of large and small plastic jar lids that fit on Ball, Mason, Kerr, etc. jars. Since I’ve […]
Are you celebrating cooler weather or are you already missing summer? As much as I love waking up to walking weather, this year has flown by way too fast for me. September potpourri is my little corner discussing this and that and catching up with you. Here is what Iâve been up to. Fall Decorating […]