We have been slowly getting back to our normal routine after our big Colorado road trip. It feels like we have been busy with cleaning and cooking and restocking. Not really fun. So, in an effort to keep out of the kitchen a bit this week, I spent time prepping and cooking some make-ahead meals. […]
I LOVE a clean house. But thatâs not always doable. I mean, spring only comes once a year, right? But a tidy house? Iâve found just following a few easy habits every day means I always have a tidy house. And thatâs better than nothing. So letâs leave âcleanâ off the table for this discussion. […]
Playing RumiKub has become a new favorite activity. And whether itâs that game or another, we enjoy hosting game night. I thought Iâd share some of my favorite tips to make hosting game night easy since we know fun will be happening. Set the Time Deciding on the time we are playing will set the […]
In an effort to be the perfect guest, and to get invited to return, I spent the morning cleaning my sister Susie’s Colorado mountain house and thought you might like a tour. So come along with me as I vacuum and dust (full disclosure, hub did most of the vacuuming) and I’ll give you a […]
The best part of our Colorado road trips is seeing our family. Oh, and there are lots of other reasons we love it too. Like the scenery and the weather. Now, after several years making this two-day road trip journey, I am sharing some essentials you might not have thought of that will make your […]
Well. Here we are prepping to hit the road again. And since we live in Arizona, any road trip means an extended drive through desolation. Homemade lunch and snacks are the only way to go. That means we wonât be forced to make bad food choices and we have satisfied tummies. Massimo Electric Cooler Hub […]
The dog days of summer are indeed upon us. But if youâre like me, you’ll still find fun to be had at the end of summer. Many schools are back in session and family activities are winding down. Crowds are thinning out. And the weather might be perfect to get outdoors for summer fun. Here […]
If youâre looking for a cool, sweet treat. One that is healthyish. One that takes no oven. Look no further. Hereâs my recipe for No Bake Mini Cheesecakes. Oh. And theyâre gluten free! Here are all the ingredients and what I did. Crust Letâs be honest and just call this the best part. Crunchy and […]
The dog days of summer are certainly not the days to be considering anything as earth-shaking as deep cleaning. But it can be a good time to dive in to clean the nooks and crannies that might not get addressed in your regular chores. If you need some motivation to get into some small, but […]
Last month I shared some landscaping ideas that had caught my eye this summer. Today Iâm sharing desert landscaping and seeking your advice. I mentioned that there are several sore spots in our backyard that I want to address. Friends Barb and Shira have both done some new projects in their yards that I think […]