Amazon in the Kitchen

No, not an Amazon like the large warrior women. But you knew that. These are some of my go-to kitchen items I’ve found on Amazon and give them all a thumbs up. Jar Lids I shared my purchase of large and small plastic jar lids that fit on Ball, Mason, Kerr, etc. jars. Since I’ve […]

September Potpourri

Are you celebrating cooler weather or are you already missing summer?  As much as I love waking up to walking weather, this year has flown by way too fast for me. September potpourri is my little corner discussing this and that and catching up with you. Here is what I’ve been up to. Fall Decorating […]

Hacks to Avoid Pain

Disclaimer – I am not a doctor or a physical therapist or a hair stylist.  I am no sort of professional.  But.  I do like to avoid pain when I can.  So while I’m not giving any medical advice, I have found a few hacks that help me avoid pain.  Here are some of them. […]

Make-Ahead Meals

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. […]

Daily Tips for a Tidy House

I LOVE a clean house.  But that’s not always doable.  I mean, spring only comes once a year, right? But a tidy house?  I’ve found just following a few easy habits every day means I always have a tidy house. And that’s better than nothing. So let’s leave ā€œcleanā€ off the table for this discussion.  […]

How to Host a Fun (and Easy) Game Night

Playing RumiKub has become a new favorite activity.Ā  And whether it’s that game or another, we enjoy hosting game night. I thought I’d 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 […]

Colorado Mountain House Tour

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 […]

Road Trip Essentials

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 […]

Road Trip Lunch and Snacks

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 won’t be forced to make bad food choices and we have satisfied tummies. Massimo Electric Cooler Hub […]

End of Summer Fun

The dog days of summer are indeed upon us.Ā  But if you’re 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.Ā  Crowds are thinning out. And the weather might be perfect to get outdoors for summer fun. Here […]