We all love the big âafterâ momentsânew furniture, a room painted in a dreamy color, or that perfect kitchen backsplash. But sometimes, itâs the boring home projects that quietly make everything feel fresh again. This year I have shared projects that are decidedly NOT sexy and will not garner attention from HGTV. For instance, our […]
A Happy Hour for Wellness Last week I swapped my sneakers for something a little dressier and headed to Vjuv Med Spaâs Happy Hour Party â a fun evening of complimentary treatments, sips, and time with my friends. If youâve ever been curious about med spa treatments but didnât know where to start, this event […]
An overnight trip to Flagstaff and Sedona gives you the best of both worlds: time to explore the scenic trails and unique shops by day, and the chance to experience Sedonaâs famous star-filled skies and peaceful desert quiet by night. A truly magical place. Trips to Sedona are certainly nothing new for us. And I […]
If youâre looking for the ultimate guide to relaxing and spending time in nature, come along with me as I share our recent trip to Payson and the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. Our dear friends Shira & Gordon (our Route 66 co-conspirators) came up with a last-minute trip to beat the heat in Phoenix and […]
If you’ve been on this journey with me for very long, you know there is nothing I love more than tea. Okay, you might also know there are some things I love as much as tea đ. In fact, almost every time I post a baking recipe, there is a cup of tea along side. […]
We have been lucky enough to experience Route 66 activities in a number of different states. But this weekend? This weekend, we celebrated three 66th birthdays on Route 66 – Arizona style. Dear friend Shira had a great idea that John, Gordon and I (who all turned 66 in April) should spend a day exploring […]
You can classify this post as âThe Art of Doing Nothingâ or perhaps âSelf-Care for the Soul.â But no matter what, sometimes itâs just important to recharge your batteries. How does that look to you? Do you even bother to do it or is your life an endless list of tasks? I know, mine used […]
If you need some motivation for a light cleaning day, come with me as I spend an hour or so doing a maintenance day. Every other week, I do what I call light cleaning, meaning the bare minimum. Here is what I tackle and what I skip. Kitchen The kitchen is the big time commitment […]
Well. Here we are prepping to hit the road again. And since we live in Arizona, any road trip means an extended drive through desolation. Homemade lunch and snacks are the only way to go. That means we wonât be forced to make bad food choices and we have satisfied tummies. Massimo Electric Cooler Hub […]
The AC was off for an entire 24-hours so Iâm declaring it finally fall! Itâs been more Margaritaville than Apple Ciderville here. So I’ve been late getting into the spirit of the season, but here we go. My laser-focus super powers allowed me to ignore high temperatures and pull out a few fall things. And […]