Okay. I admit that I am one of those people who loves (loved) those huge armoires that housed the television and associated technology. When my husband and I got married, I realized that he is the type of person who wants a television in every room. I, on the other hand, rarely watch television. As a…
I recently purchased a new book, Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins. This hard cover book is a guide to creating a natural, low-waste home. The book is filled with great ideas and recipes on how to reduce what you consume and throw away. But it got me thinking about how we live. What are…
For years, I happily have my spice drawer to the left of the stove, where I can easily access what I need for cooking. Being the primary cook in the family, the spices are a manageable size and scope. Then my children and husband start creating and cooking in the kitchen, and next thing I…
Is it really the first Saturday in August? I cannot believe some children are already back in school. Are you wanting summer to stretch out or are you ready for fall? I am hanging onto summer, especially as we are enjoying it in the cool mountains of Arizona. It has been a very busy week…
For years, I have been wanting to clean each and every cabinet in the kitchen, however, the task just seems so overwhelming. I finally get motivated when the condition of my spice cabinet drives me to despair. Each and every time I am looking for a spice, I cannot easily find it because 1) the…