My anxiety-driven spending frenzy seems to be quelled, but I did do a bit of first-of-the-year shopping and want to share a couple of great bargains and highly recommended items. Banana Republic Girlfriend Jeans & Sweatshirt I never find petite sizes at BR so I never go into their outlet near our home, but I […]
Ok, 2022, let’s get this started, shall we? Is everyone up for a new year? Do you have plans or resolutions you care to share for the New Year? Do you start a New Year’s Eating Plan? Well, I’m way too old to do that now. But. I could give my tummy a bit of […]
Soup making is in high speed around here. As in almost daily a pot is boiling. A new Roasted Red Pepper Soup made its debut and it is a winner. Oh, my. One more time I wish I had smell-o-vision so you could smell how delish my house is right now. Between the roasted peppers […]
This is crazy, but true. I love wrapping up the holiday season as much as I like preparing for it. As in I take down everything Christmas on Christmas Day. Wrapping up Christmas is like presenting a fresh slate for me to take into the New Year. Oh, and I owe a few book reviews […]
Summer necessitates high-country hikes in my part of the world, but winter opens up all new possibilities. Here are a few of my top tips for winter hiking. Winter hiking in low-altitude locations with very little shade or on urban trails are all calling my name. A perfect way to blend fitness with nature. With […]
No matter what your busy holiday season may look like, you may still want a hot home-cooked meal with little fuss and healthful ingredients. So I’m sharing my five favorite crockpot meals and hope to inspire you treat yourself well. My kitchen countertops are often sporting a crockpot full of something. It’s probably my number […]
“Simple” is my holiday mantra and enjoying holiday potpourri is about as simple as you can get and still satisfy the senses. A tiny crockpot means the stove doesn’t even have to go on and I can set it and forget it. Remember the dried orange slices I made a couple of weeks ago? I […]
Any sort of pork is not on our normal menu around here. Except for. Umm. Bacon. Should that really be classified as pork? But this week air fried pork chops made it into the rotation. The occasional babyback ribs or pork loin will show up, but not really pork chops. Hub likes them way more […]
Dried orange slices at Christmas time are so beautiful as natural tree ornaments, garland embellishments, and drink garnishes. I am blessed in life to have friends and family who are beautiful and talented and smart and funny. All very important traits. And most of them are creative and artistic. That’s where they leave me in […]
Okay, so maybe Zen and Christmas don’t really go in the same sentence, but as much as everyone wants to enjoy the holidays, I think we all want a little peace too. So here are my top tips for staying Zen during this Christmas season. Tip #1 – Stop! 🛑 If you’re doing something that […]