Here we are saying goodbye to June and welcoming July. Are you in full-fledged summer mode yet? I know some parts of the country are having weather that isn’t exactly conducive to picnics and roller coasters, but I hope you’re enjoying your summer so far. I always love catching up with a potpourri post and […]
Ryan treated us to baseball tickets for Father’s Day so we made the trek downtown and I thought I’d share a few thoughts on the experience. This outing felt a little different for us because John had hip replacement surgery a few weeks ago. He’s recovering beautifully, but navigating a sporting event looks a little […]
We all love the big “after” moments—new furniture, a room painted in a dreamy color, or that perfect kitchen backsplash. But sometimes, it’s 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 Spa’s Happy Hour Party — a fun evening of complimentary treatments, sips, and time with my friends. If you’ve ever been curious about med spa treatments but didn’t 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 Sedona’s 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 you’re 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 😉. 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 “The Art of Doing Nothing” or perhaps “Self-Care for the Soul.” But no matter what, sometimes it’s 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 […]