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 […]
Make ahead freezer meals are perfect for busy families, arenât they? But when youâre not busy and not much else to do? Why in the world would you need to prep freezer meals? Well, here are a few reasons why and four (husband-approved) make ahead freezer meals that have been a big hit in our […]
The absolute cutest raised garden bed with a shelf and wheels and hooks appeared on the Walmart feed and spoke to me. My herbs were saying, âWe need this new home!â Walmart seems to have really upped their outdoor game the past couple of years. Each time I see the perfect outdoor seating set or […]
Although itâs on the far side of town, we sometimes enjoy checking out the Pottery Barn Outlet and seeing if they have any deals worth the drive. The Deals Upon entering, there is a prominent sign clearly stating the dayâs deals. They change frequently and are not advertised, so the only way to know what […]
Placing these few ingredients in the Crockpot on a Saturday morning before Pickleball (him) or hiking (me) and coming home to a yummy smelling house and a hot meal is the way to go. The cooked chicken shreds quickly with two forks and then returns into the hot crockpot to saturate in the sauce. I […]