February Potpourri

Nothing in particular, but here are a few things this February to chat about. Outdoor activities I know everyone is not as keen as we are here to get out and enjoy the mild weather.Ā  But we have been hiking, walking, eating and even playing cards outside. I treated myself to a breakfast burrito at […]

All About You

This post is dedicated to you!  Yep, itā€™s all about you and following up on questions, suggestions and feedback youā€™ve given me over the past year. First of all, thank you so much for being here with me and Iā€™m looking forward to sharing more with you in 2024. We still havenā€™t come up with […]

Undecorating

And in other non-news reporting from my household.Ā  Iā€™ve been undecorating.Ā  Snooze.Ā  I know.Ā  But Iā€™m making room for a few new things I want to share. And.Ā  I have to undecorate first.Ā  It feels like itā€™s been so long since I have bought anything new. Ā Iā€™m still decluttering and downsizing, but all the ā€œmaking […]

Shark Pet Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum

Just when you thought youā€™d heard every stick vacuum review I could possibly write, I hit you with another one.  We bought the Shark Pet Plus Cordless Stick Vacuum and here is my honest review. Hereā€™s the scoop.  We LOVED our Dyson stick vacuum.  But the dang battery doesnā€™t last long.  Not as in it doesnā€™t […]

Choosing Between Chain and Boutique Hotels

While planning our trip we batted around lodging choices and even considered camping along the way.  Somehow that got nixed so weā€™ve been staying in hotels. This is how we’ve been choosing between chain and boutique hotels. Itā€™s a balance between budget, comfort, safety and hopefully a little charm if we can find that too. […]