Hate to Iron? Try a Steamer
Do you hate to iron like I do? A steamer was life-changing for me; seriously! I don’t even own an ironing board anymore. Why Steam? 1. Gentle on Fabrics: One…
Question of the Day
We started this blog to share the things that bring us joy, whether we found them on our own, learned them from each other, or got them from other friends. …
Instant Pot: A Magic Wand for Black Bean Soup
Making soups with dry beans or lentils in the Instant Pot is like having a magic wand! No soaking the beans overnight and therefore having to plan ahead. From start…
An Easter Brunch Buffet: Something for Everyone
Offering your guests an Easter Brunch buffet may be the answer when you are dealing with food allergies and picky eaters
The Best Meals Of My Life
I’ve had some spectacular meals in my life: the freshest ingredients, perfectly prepared, in beautiful venues. The best meals I’ve ever had, however, had more to do with the circumstances…
Run, Don’t Walk to the Shopbop Spring Sale
Shopbop’s Spring Sale gives you a 20% discount on new spring arrivals! But hurry… it only lasts through tonight! Use code SPRING20. Wedding season is nearing and many of us…
Guilty Pleasure Books
Fine literature is great and important, but sometimes we need a guilty pleasure book.
Girl, You Need Some Friends!
“Girl, you need some friends,” I kept telling myself shortly after moving to Austin, Texas in September. But as many of us tend to do, I focused on getting settled…
The Top Ten Things About Turning 60
Hello, 1964 babies. We turn 60 this year. Sparkling Sixty? Nope. Sexy Sixty? Definitely not feeling that. Maybe Saggy Sixty? Yes, sounds right. Suddenly my eyebrows are scooting down my…
Embracing AI
Instead of embracing AI, do you find yourself cringing at the mention of it? Do you sometimes think, “OMG, I’m becoming my parents. I’m never going to understand how any…