Wool Dryer Balls

Not being a fan of dryer sheets or liquid fabric softener (though that Snuggle smells SO good!) I have been intrigued by all I’ve read about wool dryer balls. I purchased a package of six from Amazon for $20 and here is how it’s going. Reviews and Company Info With over 63,000 almost-five-star ratings I […]

Free Pintable Art and Crockpot Beef and Broccoli

Some random morning thoughts including free printable art, a recipe for crockpot beef and broccoli and catching up on book reviews. Enjoying an early spring morning with a cup o’ joe and suddently inspiration hits.  I’d like a cute piece of cheerful art for my beverage station reflecting my favorite season. And I want it […]

Quick Weekend Food Prep

Here are some tips for quick weekend food prep which will save you time the rest of the week. And help to avoid wasting food. Do you remember the adage, ā€œWaste not, want notā€?  I think my mom used that to mean if you finish your canned peas you will not want that chocolate pudding. […]

Around Town

It’s been a while since I’ve shared any activities around town, but this has been a busy week.  Both for me and for the whole Phoenix metro area.  Here’s what we did around town. Super Bowl Sunday marks football’s big day.Ā  I no longer really care about football and haven’t watched the game in a […]

Things I’m Replacing Sooner

When ya find a good thing ya just don’t want to let it go.Ā  Am I right?Ā  I’ll hold onto my favorites for a long time.Ā  But really.Ā  There are things I’m replacing sooner this year.Ā  I’m resolving! Perhaps my life would be a smidge better if I wasn’t worried about slipping on a wet […]

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Easy, healthy and room for lots of adaptions, here is my version of an old Cooking Light recipe for Chicken Tortilla Soup. DF Barb let me know that Saturday’s post didn’t have a recipe link for the chicken tortilla soup, so I thought I would type that up quickly and post here. It’s based on […]

Costco Rotisserie Chicken – Four Meals

Are you one who lines up in Costco’s butcher shop waiting for the delivery of hot, fresh rotisserie chicken?  Well, if you are (like we are) here is what I did with the recent purchase of a Costco rotisserie chicken.  I made four meals! Why Costco Chicken? Frankly, I don’t love chicken and I love […]

Fancy Like

Do you know that popular song by Walker Hays, Fancy Like?  In case you don’t, the lyrics go, ā€œFancy like Applebees on a date night.ā€  He’s a simple guy, but when he and his lady are ready for an upgrade, they go fancy like. I consider myself a simple gal with simple needs, but sometimes, […]

Puppy Love

I admit you get a lot of cat pics around here. But today. Today, I’m sharing all the puppy love. Join me celebrating the loves of the lives of some of my friends. Helpful Hint If you ever have a call to action and you need a response quickly, ask your friends to send you […]

Best Selling Affordable Workout Leggings

A sucker for social media influencer recommendations, I’ve tried out a few new items and am giving you my honest opinion on best-selling affordable workout leggings. None of these products are sponsored, nor am I affiliate.  Another note.  I seriously need to work on my photography skills or need a better camera.  The olive and […]