Costco Shopping for a Small Family ā€“ Part 1

Is a Costco membership worth it for a small family?  As a family of two, I can positively state that yes.  Yes, it is.  And Iā€™m not alone.  Most of my friends who have families of one or two also derive great benefit from shopping at Costco. If you are a regular reader, you might […]

Setting a Fourth of July Table

Before it gets too late, I wanted to plan some of my Fourth of July supplies and dĆ©cor.Ā  Itā€™s good to know now what I need to purchase. What needs replacing and what I have that can be used for setting a festive Fourth of July table. And because itā€™s not always such al fresco […]

Latest Amazon Purchases

It’s been awhile since I’ve shared any Amazon purchases so I thought you might like to see what’s new. And, of course, see what I think about it! Emergency Wound Repair I’m always looking for ways to improve my home first aid supplies. I found Clozex Emergency Laceration Closures. I now feel better about a […]

Trip to Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake

The first big road trip this year took us to Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake in the mountains of Southern California. And it was a good one! Our dear friends Jeff and Sue live at Lake Arrowhead so we booked a room at Lake Arrowhead Resort right down the street and enjoyed a wonderful […]

Summer Wardrobe

I purged most of my older summer tops and needed some fresh replacements for this year. A couple new pairs of shorts, white jeans (of course šŸ˜‰) and a new blazer complete my summer wardrobe. Two Target bags and a pair of sandals accessorize it all. Oh, yeah, and my new pearl hoops! If you […]

Starbucks Copycat Refresher

If youā€™re looking for a delicious fruity drink to quench your summer thirst?  If you want to avoid excess sugar, calories and a long drive-through line?  If you want to use ingredients in your own kitchen?  I want to show you my version of a copycat recipe for Starbucks Refreshers. I hope this isnā€™t too […]

Cute Home Walmart Finds

I have been finding the cutest Walmart home goods lately.  Here are a few things you might like and I few things I brought home with me. My Texas House I have shared a lot of My Texas House purchases over the years including my recent guest bedroom quilt. Ā Itā€™s holding up great and still […]

How to Feel Better Faster

When something annoying or downright painful pops up in your life, itā€™s helpful to know how to feel better faster.  Iā€™m sharing a few tried and true home remedies, as well as a couple new items you might not have considered. Insect Bite Healer Mosquito season is here.  And if you donā€™t believe me, just […]

May 2024 Wrap Up

Summer is unofficially here as we wrap up May 2024 and head right into June.  Have you started your summer yet?  Plans? Not much is going on around here right now.  No big projects, trips or shopping extravaganzas. Here are a few things that might be of interest to you though. Shopping From Temu I […]

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Do you have someone in your house who resorts to eating Oreos for breakfast when he doesn’t feel like going to the trouble of making something decent? Not naming any names, but when I see that happening I just cringe. So this week I found a recipe for homemade oatmeal breakfast bars I want to […]