Manic: Happily confirming that my Thanksgiving Day dinner crowd will consist of ten people. Bring on Turkey Day! Managed: Working smart and planning the bulk of my holiday dinner with a preorder of AJ’s Fine Foods Grocery Store Thanksgiving prep meal kit. I recommend this tip that allows the host to plan a traditional Thanksgiving […]
Quick Tip Simple Smart Skin Solutions
Bug bites, bruises, dry heels and more…the list goes on and on when it comes to ailments that disrupt the skin. Here are a few of my family’s quick tips when it comes to simple smart skin solutions that I showed in my recent Your Life Arizona morning show segment. Bonus – you probably have […]
Video Recipe: Mom’s No Coffee Maker Needed Healthier Cinnamon Nutmeg Latte
Watch this super short video of my precious mom showing us how to make her healthier version of a cinnamon nutmeg latte without needing an expensive coffee maker. Sure had a blast doing this demo with her on my Your Life Arizona morning show. Thanks Mom! Recipe instructions are below the video. […]
Fall Calls For My Festive Autumn Sangria Recipe
Whip up a pitcher of this for your fall festivities. This recipe is perfect for fall and tasty for your October gatherings. This Autumn Sangria recipe is the right combo of not-too-sweet with a little spice. I recently served this to my gal pals and they asked for seconds…and thirds. Everyone commented how unique, refreshing […]
Good News Quick Tip: Covid Rapid Tests Evolve Into Way More Comfortable Procedure
In August I had a rapid Covid test. It was as bad as I had heard from folks who endured the stick way up the nose for 15 long and uncomfortable seconds. But today I have good news. For traveling reasons, I recently had a rapid Accula Covid RT-PCR Molecular test and it wasn’t bad […]
My Mom’s Healthy Cinnamon Nutmeg Latte Recipe – No Coffee Machine Required
I recently spent a glorious month with my beautiful mother in beautiful Maryland. While there, she filled me with nutritious foods and healthy beverages. I came home feeling great! I embraced all that she fed me as she cooks super clean and is homeopathic. However, the one thing that I couldn’t live without was my […]
Quick Tip Healthy Air Fryer Egg Muffin Breakfast Sandwich
Who doesn’t love a tasty Egg McMuffin from Mickey Ds? Even though I mostly avoid fast food restaurants, I will not decline McDonald’s classic breakfast sandwich. When I saw a trick to create a circular egg at home in my air fryer, I made my own healthier version and it tastes great! Check out this […]
Quick Tip: Sleep Better Blackout Shades For Way Less Cash
Today’s quick tip is a big cost saver when it comes to buying blackout shades for windows that let in too much sunlight in the morning. Empty nesting has transitioned the kids’ bedrooms into perfect guest rooms. Recent guests to our home commented that our newly made guestrooms were almost perfect except for the bright […]
Quick Tip: Baby Stain Removal Tried & True Techniques
Lucky me, I have some new babies in my life since several of my relatives have recently had babies and are about to have a little one join the family. So fun! So, when guest post writer, Kay Escobia asked to share her tried and true techniques for all kinds of baby stains from spit […]
Quick Tips Summer Skin Solutions
Summertime brings summer skin issues so here are a few quick tips for smart solutions for your summer skin woes. Summer Skin Woe: Summer Bug Bites! Summer Skin Solution: A DEET-free bug spray solution that works! I was very fortunate to get to spend a month with my mother in Maryland last month. We went […]
Quick Tip: $200 Later-Know Before You Go To Airport Covid Test
Yes, you read that headline right! A recent rapid Covid test at my local airport cost $200 a person! Since a visit to grandparents was on the travel itinerary, a fast and convenient rapid Covid test at the airport pharmacy would give peace of mind for a safe trip around others. I chose the airport […]
Quick Tip Garbage Disposal Stink Buster
Today’s quick tip may help you solve a stench mystery in your kitchen. Sometimes that bad odor in the kitchen that you are trying to identify may be right under your nose…the garbage disposal! Don’t forget to regularly clean the disposal in addition to the sink. Lemi Shine Garbage Disposal Cleaner uses the power of […]
Freebie Friday Winner!
A big thank you to all who entered our Boiron BBQ Without the Burn giveaway drawing this week! A big thanks to our friends at Boiron for giving away this fun and functional digestive health kit in our Freebie Friday drawing. Today’s winner receives this awesome prize pack that includes an apron, spoon and baster. […]
Freebie Friday Boiron “BBQ Without the Burn” Giveaway Drawing
I hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July holiday weekend. Lots of outdoor barbecues were enjoyed with more to come now that summer is in full swing. Our friends at Boiron are giving away this fun and functional digestive health kit in our Freebie Friday drawing this week. This prize pack is also helpful […]