Want to make a pretty decoration for your table or kitchen counter in 5 minutes or less that gives you a pop of color and textural interest? How about one that’s low cost, eco-friendly, and edible? And it’s seasonal no matter what time of year it is? Right now you can make one that…
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Six things to do now to make the holidays less stressful
How can I set myself up for an enjoyable holiday season? 1. Plan Guests and Dates. Ask friends and relatives what their plans are and if they would like to join us for a celebration on the day of the holiday or on a more convenient day. Write it on my calendar. Be gracious if…
September Shift
Fall is upon us here in the Pacific Northwest with cool temperatures and drizzle. The change of seasons evokes mixed emotions for me. Relief that the heat is over providing cooler working temperatures, a dread of the coming cold and rain, and nostalgia about the end of wonderful summer days with our granddaughters. Below is…
This and That Tips
For those of you who are just naturally organized, you’ll roll your eyes and sigh, “But, of course!”. But for the rest of us absent-minded types, perhaps these tips will start you thinking of ways to become more efficient in your daily routines. To state the obvious; things should be put where we use them…
What I learned from (the first) 6 months in an RV
We have hit the six-month mark of living in our RV trailer while my husband builds our little retirement house 3,000 miles from our last house. Another 6 months or more to go. The first four months we were privileged to park our trailer in our daughter’s yard. She spoiled us by sharing one…
House Lipstick
If windows are the eyes of the home, then the door is the mouth. I think my new door deserves lipstick, ahem, pretty paint. If you have a lovely stained wood door, skip this article. But if you have a painted door, why not give your house a lift with a new paint color? While…