Checking Out the Pottery Barn Outlet

Although it’s 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 day’s deals.  They change frequently and are not advertised, so the only way to know what […]

Simple Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Placing these few ingredients in the Crockpot on a Saturday morning before Pickleball (him) or hiking (me) and coming home to a yummy smelling house and a hot meal is the way to go. The cooked chicken shreds quickly with two forks and then returns into the hot crockpot to saturate in the sauce. I […]

First Time at the Mall (in a Really Long Time)

Years and years of online shopping meant I could avoid the hassle of visiting a mall.  This week we went to the mall for the first time in a really, really, really long time. Guess what?  It was kind of fun.   It brought back memories of girlfriend days.  And we checked out some old favorites […]

Garage Spring Cleaning

One of the most used parts of our home and our least attractive is the garage.  I just dread what needs to be done in there.  But we did get motivated for some garage spring cleaning and I hope to motivate you too. In Arizona, cleaning the garage is complicated.  Because it’s too hot.  Or […]

March Musings

Just a bit of this and that to share today, so I’m calling this post March Musings.  This has been one crazy weather month with more lion than lamb so our activities are all over the place. Baking Day No surprise, I like to keep a stock of homemade biscuits and oatmeal cookies in the […]

Soft Spring Cleaning

A full week of temps reaching into the 70s makes me think spring is sprung.  And while full-fledge spring cleaning isn’t in the cards “soft” spring cleaning is. “Soft” Spring Cleaning You know how restaurants have a soft grand opening before their big grand opening?  I decided I’m doing a soft spring cleaning.  Of course […]

Around Town in February

We had an unusually busy (and fun) week with various activities around town in February and here is a recap. Latin Night DF Barb got our posse all signed up for the club’s Latin Night dinner this week. It was a very fancy taco Tuesday buffet. The décor was cute, the food was good and […]

Memorial Day Weekend

I’ve spent a lot of time on the road for work lately, but I’m hunkering down and enjoying time around Anthem over the Memorial Day Weekend.  The last Music in May concert held Friday night was a perfect kick off.  Hub picked up my favorite salad from Salad and Go and we enjoyed a couple […]