*links in this post are affiliate links which means that I may make a bit of money if purchased through my link For anyone who is frugal, I’m sure that making things for yourself from scratch is high on your list. It is for me!! I decided that after I retired, I would delve into… Continue reading Sourdough – It’s a journey
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Away from Home: Arches NP
Here is chapter 3 from our trip to Southern Utah last month. If you missed the other chapters, read them here and here. Arches National Park is located just outside Moab, UT. It has become a ‘timed entry permit required’ park. Like so many national parks, it became overrun and extremely busy and they implemented… Continue reading Away from Home: Arches NP
Use Up – Rotisserie Chicken
Who doesn’t love a $4.99 Costco Rotisserie Chicken? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into Costco for the sole purpose of getting dinner via a rotisserie chicken and strawberries or a salad. But, often so much ends up going in the trash. Here’s a few little things to use up as much… Continue reading Use Up – Rotisserie Chicken
Away from home: Capital Reef NP
Growing up, my parents took my younger brother & I on some long road trips to national parks! (Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.) I loved getting to see these places to different from the flat farmland of IL. As an adult living in WA, those amazing terrains in these national parks are amazing to… Continue reading Away from home: Capital Reef NP
Garden Update – May 2024
The garden is growing. Well, some of it! I know I’m using old seeds in order to use up what we have in the house, so I’m attributing that to some things just not doing anything! First up are the peas, spinach, thyme and chives next to the house. There were 3 different packets of… Continue reading Garden Update – May 2024
Away from home: Grand Staircase – Escalante
*some links in this post contain affiliate links which means I will make a portion of any sales directed thru my links Ahh, southern Utah – you are so beautiful!!! We recently went on vacation to Southern Utah and visited Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Capital Reef, Arches and Canyonlands national parks. I’ll start with the… Continue reading Away from home: Grand Staircase – Escalante
Reducing food waste – Freeze Drying
*some links below may be affiliate links which means if the item is purchased through the link, I may make a small commission Have you ever seen those foods/meals you can buy that are supposed to last up to 25 years? Those are freeze dried meals! Why would you want a freeze dried (FD) meal?… Continue reading Reducing food waste – Freeze Drying
Garden Update – April 2024
As spring is approaching (or here), I am excited to share my garden pictures. If you’ve ever grown a garden, then I know you understand my excitement for what seems like weeds popping up in the dirt! In the spot we usually grow tomatoes, I started out with peas and spinach. I have had to… Continue reading Garden Update – April 2024
A day in the life – April 2024
Today is a rainy April Monday with some typical activities of my retired life! After coffee & breakfast, I headed to barre class. If you’ve not tried Barre, it’s a fantastic workout! When I was introduced to it several years ago, some co-workers asked if I wanted to join them for bar class. I said… Continue reading A day in the life – April 2024
Reducing food waste – Fridge Clean-out
*links included may contain affiliate links which means I may make a small commission on any product purchased from that link Wednesdays are my at-home day. (I work out the other days, so my mornings are broken up.) I usually do a variety of tasks throughout the morning and decided that today, there were some… Continue reading Reducing food waste – Fridge Clean-out