Tried and True Amazon Purchases I Recommend

Today I am reflecting on the recent purchases I made (or repurchased) from Amazon and why I recommend them. It can be so overwhelming shopping for everyday items when you have a gazillion options like Amazon offers. So when I find things that work, I like to share them.  These items are: I hope these […]

Homemade Detox Pineapple Ginger Juice

Happy New Year!  Yes, it’s that time of year when everyone is on the healthy eating, gym attending, dry January bandwagon. And while that’s not my schtick, I did mention last week that I’m in the process of shedding a few pounds.  Oh, and exercise is a bit challenging these days for my old knees. […]

Starting a Diet with AI

Have you jumped on the AI bandwagon yet? I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it has been a useful and powerful tool for me lately. And now? I’m using it as a nutrition coach. Here’s how I got here and why. First of all, let me say hub and I have used […]

The First Room I Reset After the Holidays

Christmas is over. And I’m always one of the first to take holiday decorations down. While I love the cozy feel in the evenings of warm candlelight and twinkling fairylights amidst greenery, the house feels a little tired. And cluttered. And kinda dusty. And if a total reset is out of the question in one […]

Simple Holiday Kitchen Hacks for a Calmer, Cozier Season

Just in time for holiday kitchen time, I’m sharing some simple hacks for a calm, cozy and relaxed home. These hacks have helped me reduce waste, save time and have a less messy space in the kitchen.  Or at least a mess that can be contained.  Ummm, maybe that’s more accurate.  😊 And although I […]

A Simple Thanksgiving Table for Three

Are you anything like me? I mean the part of me who is nowhere near ready for Christmas? The part who doesn’t want to hear any carols or see trees or buy stuff? I do have a bit of Grinch in me, but right now, I want to keep it slow and just enjoy autumn […]

Small Budget, Big Style

Hosting house guests has motivated me to tweak a few things in our home. As in even more radical purging. And then making a few purchases to fox things up. After all, I don’t want my guests to think they’re staying in an army barracks. So using a small budget, I think I achieved big […]

Two New Kitchen Gadgets

(and how I store them) If you’re like me, you are very discerning about what new kitchen gadgets you let into your home. Like who has space for more stuff? Much less stuff you use once a year, right? However, my fellow sourdough friends, Denisse and Evon both bought new gadgets that feed into my […]

Go-To Entertaining Pieces

Whether a casual barbeque for neighbors, a girls’ happy hour or dinner with friends, there are several go-to entertaining pieces I find myself using time and time again. You’ve probably seen most of these tried and true pieces over the years (meaning I’m not sharing anything new!).  As I was preparing for a small gathering […]

Patriotic Charcuterie Cups

There is nothing more fun than constructing a charcuterie board for guests. And with upcoming patriotic holidays, entertainment might be on the horizon. This time I’m doing something a little different – using charcuterie cups for individual servings instead of a board. Cute disposable cups and picks come in a kit which I purchased from […]