January in Scottsdale

We have had some glorious days here and are enjoying January like crazy so far.  Except for, ummm, you know what.  If this is what January in Scottsdale is like, sign me up.  Oh, yeah, I already live here.  Well, close enough – about 30 miles away. We have rarely left our town, but we […]

Simple Ways to Cozy Up Your Winter Evenings

Winter is my least favorite season and I do not like to be cold.  Hence, our move to Phoenix.  But.  It IS winter and I’m trying to get through it.  Honestly.  I have flowers blooming on the patio.  I’m out walking or running every day.  I even moved my office outdoors for some afternoon sun.  […]

Replacing Box Springs with a Platform Bed

While I still love our bedroom furniture and want to keep it – including our headboard – the bed-rails and box springs are dated.  It has become increasingly hard to find bedding that includes a bed skirt to accommodate that set up. Because I want new bedding, this was a perfect time to update our […]

Quick Organization Projects

Wow, I don’t think I really have the energy for any big organization projects right now, because we did a few small, quick organization projects this week and I’m pooped! Let me count the pooped ways.  The house became a MESS while we were in the midst of our projects so I cleaned early Friday […]

First Quarter Plans

I know that sounds a bit like a business briefing.  Well, business is my background, you know.  Hard to change these stripes.  But here we are in the first quarter and I’m making some plans.  Not resolutions, mind you, plans and I’ll be sharing over the next week or so. The holidays were used for […]

My Top Tips for Managing Pet Fur

As you probably know, I have three very adorable and very furry cats.  Two have long hair and it’s no joke they shed a lot.  I’m also a bit of a neat freak, and while I think some fur is acceptable (and perhaps even a sign of a healthy mind), I will share my top […]

After Christmas Shopping

You might realize I’m not much of a shopper – going into stores, that is.  But.  I do love a good bargain.  And tis the season for after Christmas shopping! I’ll share with you a couple of things I’m purchasing this week. Print Magazines I’m not sure if it’s a one-day deal or not, but […]

Stowing Christmas

Hey, buddies, how are you doing?  Hanging in there?  Wishing this was over?  Having a restful, peaceful time?  Totally stressed out?  A little of all of the above? Many are happy 2020 is over and looking forward to a better year ahead.  But.  Just in case, I thought it might be a good idea to […]

Easy Sunday Linner

Do you have memories of attending church and then going to Grandma’s for a big Sunday dinner?  I do and my grandma had been a farm girl and she cooked big time. Those Sundays are sweet in my memories. But things are a little different around here.  We play pickleball on Sundays and then usually […]

Two Companies with Excellent Customer Service

I am always happy to share a positive shopping experience and this week I received shipments from two companies with excellent customer service. Here’s the scoop. Chewy.com Roxy is experiencing renal issues (common in cats but serious) and needs to eat prescription food.  The first two options she tried, she ate a couple times and […]