I did a little window shopping for you this week, saving you a lot of gas money. Here are some of the gorgeous outdoor table top displays I saw. The weather has been mostly delightful the past week (except the wicked wind storm that took down our neighborâs 20 foot tree). That meant patio time […]
If you have enough jeans in your closet and donât want to purchase a new pair, here is what I did for DIY cropped ankle jeans. (And some other free stuff!) New friend Susan had an ADORABLE pair of cropped white jeans which suited her perfectly. I was instantly jealous, of course, and she texted […]
Today Iâve got you covered for simple Memorial Day dishes â main course, side dish or dessert. Whether you are hosting and providing the main dish, or attending an event and bringing a side dish, keeping it simple is always best for summer enjoyment. I have rounded up my favorites from the blog and linking […]
Well, here it is May and we just took our first road trip is 2023. Scratching off a “must-do” from the short list, we visited Death Valley National Park. Billed as the Hottest, Driest and Lowest national park, it might not seem too inviting. But none of that deterred us and Iâm so glad it […]
Things have been pretty low-key in our neck of the woods, but here are a few things weâve done just for fun. Casino After many, many years living in Reno, casinos have little appeal for me. However, since retiring and taking more road trips, we have learned to stop in casinos along our way. Their […]
Today’s post wraps up a mini-series on simple summer entertaining. If you want to keep your entertaining simple add fresh fruits and vegetables. Perhaps since I have done 100 posts on cruditĂ©s platters, you donât need to see me put together another one. But I will tell you serving freshly cut veggies with a light […]
Nothing screams a summer dish like chicken salad. Part 2 of Simple Summer Entertaining is a recipe for chicken salad sandwiches that are light, easy and delish. Hold the Mayo Okay, this step is not for everyone. When we do use mayo, we use light mayo, but it still has a heavy texture to me […]
Make ahead freezer meals are perfect for busy families, arenât they? But when youâre not busy and not much else to do? Why in the world would you need to prep freezer meals? Well, here are a few reasons why and four (husband-approved) make ahead freezer meals that have been a big hit in our […]
The absolute cutest raised garden bed with a shelf and wheels and hooks appeared on the Walmart feed and spoke to me. My herbs were saying, âWe need this new home!â Walmart seems to have really upped their outdoor game the past couple of years. Each time I see the perfect outdoor seating set or […]
Although itâs on the far side of town, we sometimes enjoy checking out the Pottery Barn Outlet and seeing if they have any deals worth the drive. The Deals Upon entering, there is a prominent sign clearly stating the dayâs deals. They change frequently and are not advertised, so the only way to know what […]