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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A very casual weekend away that requires a plane ride means I cannot stuff everything I want in the car. And I don’t want to check a suitcase. What to do? Pack a carryon backpack. And do it like a pro. How does a pro do it? With lots of cubes and bags to keep […]
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 […]
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