Is there anything more delicious than a tomato sandwich eaten outside in the sunshine, washed down with freshly made iced tea? Now that it’s warmer and sunnier, I’m eating meals outdoors whenever possible. I do wear a coat or sweater in order to enjoy my meal more, but I know more warm and sunny days …
Autumn Garland, at Cost Plus World Market We’re halfway through the month. Only a couple more weeks until Halloween! Have you decorated your home for fall yet? Is there an autumn wreath on your door, a fall welcome mat on the front steps, pumpkins and squash on your mantel or your front porch? Orange, cranberry, …
Look what’s blooming in my yard this week! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Get out your iced tea/lemonade pitchers so they’re easily accessible. Stir up a pitcher of your favorite summery beverage. Need to make room in your fridge so the pitcher will fit? Is it time to throw away your bedroom pillows (or those …
The cherry tree in my front yard. I do my work in the upstairs living room in the morning so I can enjoy the view. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Make menu plans and create grocery list for the week – It’s the middle of the month. Have you called your mom/dad/grandmother/etc yet this …
QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: – Phone a relative you haven’t talked to in a while. – Refrigerator maintenance – Clean and restock one shelf, one drawer, or two door shelves. – Take ten minutes to yourself (regardless of children, pets, significant others wanting your time – demand the alone time you deserve) to hide …