The heart-shaped wreath on my front door welcomes us home February teases a hint of spring. Here in Seattle we enjoyed a beautifully sunny, relatively warm day yesterday. I took advantage of it and brought my dogs to the dog park for an hour of play in the fields and river. I paid the price …
A lovely, colorful flowerbed, sadly one not belonging to me! Happy May Day! Happy Beltane! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: It’s the first of the month – time to pay rent, bills, or mortgage? Look over your calendar for May. What upcoming events are you looking forward to? Any birthdays or anniversaries you need to …
Meri Meri Valentine’s Cupcake Decorating Kit, on Amazon Happy St. Brigid’s Day! LOVELY HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS AND FUN: Imbolc – February 1 and 2 Candlemas – February 2 Superbowl Sunday – February 5 Valentine’s Day – February 14 President’s Day – February 20 Mardi Gras – February 21 Easter – April 8 Which holidays and celebrations …
A little plant (is this a Gerbera daisy?) I picked up to give a family member on Family Night QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Pay rent, mortgage or other bills due today Throw something away. Something that’s difficult for you to give up. Find something you know you won’t use in the next month, the …
A pink flower I spied on a recent walk The second month of summer begins! It doesn’t really feel like summer here yet in Seattle. It rained a bit yesterday, my heater is still on, and I lit a fire in the fireplace for cheer a couple gloomy evenings ago. I’m longing to wear a …
Today I participated in the Top Pot Doughnut Dash 5k. 7am is awfully early to get up on a Sunday morning, but at least I got a doughnut at the end of the event! I’m a walker, not a runner, so it took me around 55 minutes to finish. A gorgeous sunny day, with lots …
I just treated myself to this arrangement of spring flowers, to add some cheerful spring colors to my porch Happy St. Brigid’s Day! LOVELY HOLIDAYS, FESTIVALS AND FUN: Imbolc – February 1 and 2 Candlemas – February 2 Superbowl Sunday – February 6 Chinese New Year – February 3 Valentine’s Day – February 14 President’s …
I can’t quite afford to spend $120 to send a gift cake, but isn’t this Pumpkin Cake beautiful? Happy first day of October! I’m so looking forward to autumn. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Tidy up for the weekend before you leave to do fun things tonight (Dinner? Movie?) – Freshen bathrooms, empty trash cans, …
The second month of summer begins! Let’s take a few moments to look back through our month of June. Did you get your housecleaning projects done, appointments kept, spend time with family, time with friends, time for yourself? Summery activities enjoyed? What things did you miss out on, what do you want to schedule for …
Edgar, enjoying a brief moment in the sunshine before the clouds came again Happy First Day of May! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Pay bills, rent, mortgage Do you need to update the list of Emergency Numbers you keep by the phone? Have any family or friends changed their phone numbers since you wrote that …