This week I got pretty fed up with purchases we have recently made and that were not working for me. And then. Then there was one that was so awesome. I’m sharing it all today. Here’s what works, what doesn’t and what’s next! I’ll be asking your opinion on the what’s next, so stay tuned! […]
This post is inspired by my dear friend Jann. She recently shared a project creating pantry space for back stock items by rehoming some infrequently used stuff. Jann said her hub had a great idea to move her bar stuff out of the pantry and into their dining room buffet. She then gained an entire […]
A tiny little clothes closet refresh has been on my agenda for a couple weeks and I finally got to it. Motivation was in short supply lately. Maybe cooler, shorter days have something to do with it. Maybe a full(ish) schedule is the problem. I don’t know, but I tackled it and you’ll be surprised […]
On the hunt for decent produce (especially fruit), I decided to bite the bullet and get the large quantities Costco sells. Costco’s bulk sizes on many items (like paper goods and OTC drugs) is no problem if you have the storage space. But it’s a little off-putting with produce that won’t keep when you’re a […]
Is a Costco membership worth it for a small family? As a family of two, I can positively state that yes. Yes, it is. And I’m not alone. Most of my friends who have families of one or two also derive great benefit from shopping at Costco. If you are a regular reader, you might […]
Purchasing pre-shredded packages of cheese is expense, contains added chemicals and is not very tasty. But, I do it. Because it’s convenient. Please. It’s not that hard to shred some cheese. And then I had the great (no pun intended) idea to get the gargantuan block of cheddar from Costco and grate up the whole […]
I’ve had my eye on a couple of things for my back patio this year. And everything “outdoor” is so expensive! But patience has won out and here are my scores from summer-end clearance shopping. World Market One thing I love about World Market is that they either carry the same items year after year […]
Some purchasing hits and some misses – here is my Amazon (and life) update for August. Shoe Rack Less than one year ago I was touting the great shoe rack find from Amazon that would help me keep shoes in the garage and out of the house. Well. Fast Forward just a few months and […]
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 […]
When ya find a good thing ya just don’t want to let it go. Am I right? I’ll hold onto my favorites for a long time. But really. There are things I’m replacing sooner this year. I’m resolving! Perhaps my life would be a smidge better if I wasn’t worried about slipping on a wet […]