If you have enough jeans in your closet and donât want to purchase a new pair, here is what I did for DIY cropped ankle jeans. (And some other free stuff!) New friend Susan had an ADORABLE pair of cropped white jeans which suited her perfectly. I was instantly jealous, of course, and she texted […]
Today Iâve got you covered for simple Memorial Day dishes â main course, side dish or dessert. Whether you are hosting and providing the main dish, or attending an event and bringing a side dish, keeping it simple is always best for summer enjoyment. I have rounded up my favorites from the blog and linking […]
Well, here it is May and we just took our first road trip is 2023. Scratching off a “must-do” from the short list, we visited Death Valley National Park. Billed as the Hottest, Driest and Lowest national park, it might not seem too inviting. But none of that deterred us and Iâm so glad it […]
Things have been pretty low-key in our neck of the woods, but here are a few things weâve done just for fun. Casino After many, many years living in Reno, casinos have little appeal for me. However, since retiring and taking more road trips, we have learned to stop in casinos along our way. Their […]
We havenât shared too many projects around here lately, but today? That all changes! Here is the sexy (not!) projects update and what weâve been up to. Sexy projects are the best. You see some crummy âbeforeâ picture, then the âafterâ picture and you are wowed! Maybe itâs a stunning kitchen or bathroom. But us? […]
Today’s post wraps up a mini-series on simple summer entertaining. If you want to keep your entertaining simple add fresh fruits and vegetables. Perhaps since I have done 100 posts on cruditĂ©s platters, you donât need to see me put together another one. But I will tell you serving freshly cut veggies with a light […]
Nothing screams a summer dish like chicken salad. Part 2 of Simple Summer Entertaining is a recipe for chicken salad sandwiches that are light, easy and delish. Hold the Mayo Okay, this step is not for everyone. When we do use mayo, we use light mayo, but it still has a heavy texture to me […]
Is it too early to start anticipating summer gatherings? Â If youâre on my same wavelength, maybe itâs time put together your strategies to ensure simple summer entertaining. Todayâs edition is setting up the bar. We recently had a small get together and I documented some of the steps I took to make sure our bar […]
What in the world? Treatment for sciatica? Physical Therapy? I thought this blog was about enjoying life. None of that seems terrible enjoyable. Umm, well, I havenât been very forthcoming around here. Yes, Iâve still been enjoying life and I love sharing tips and tricks and helping motivate you to get things done in an […]
A small Athleta and Ulta spring haul was squeezed in between a couple of appointments. Sharing what I got, what I didn’t get, but loved and some of what I tried on. Athleta Frequent appointments to the west side of the Valley of the Sun has let me explore some new areas. DF Evon, who […]