living simply and embracing imperfection
Whenever I’ve gone to the dentist, they’ve talked to me about the Sonic Care brushes (or others) they sell and how good they are for your gums. I’ve been seriously tempted to shell out the $90 or so dollars. Compared to dental work for gum disease, it seemed like a bargain. But my inner frugal [...]
I was finally able to plant my big beds this last week (yes, it’s a little later than optimal…don’t ask), but before I show you the preparation and the planting, here is a little reminder of what the beds looked like in March when I discussed designing a garden for easy care: The traditional way [...]
We’ve been having beautiful weather here and have been able to eat out on our deck a number of times last week. There’s something so relaxing about that. Well, until the yellow jackets start dive-bombing your plate. Thankfully, they are not too active yet, so it’s been very pleasant. Summer-like weather and eating outside just [...]
Spicy peanut sauce is pretty much a staple around here, mostly for how it makes a meal easy: boil noodles, stir-fry some veggies, pour the sauce over everything and dinner’s ready. Quick and flavorful – it’s a good thing (um…do you think that’s trademarked?). This is a case where the store-bought product doesn’t necessarily have [...]
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
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