After the worst freeze we’d ever had in my lifetime, 2021 Winter Storm Uri, we all learned a lot of lessons. Some chose to ignore many of the obstacles we face here, but most chose to make changes to protect…
My family & I haven’t used bottled laundry detergent in years. When we initially stopped, I was making my own “detergent” out of necessity. More recently I started using a concentrated liquid detergent from Frey. It smelled nice, was still…
With all the buzz over smart things I decided to take a stab at 1 in particular. We are doggie parents & our Lola sheds a lot. With this in mind, I wanted to know… are robot vacuums worth it?…
While I am still on a mission to buy less and enjoy more, there are still new things coming into our home. So in this video I’m sharing 2 new additions to the kitchen and things I’m purging as a…
Let’s talk about the effects of shorter days and the lack of vitamin D. SAD – seasonal affective disorder – is VERY real and has prevented me from getting out in the garden. Now that the weather is better, so…
Whether it’s for brunch or an appetizer, deviled eggs are one of my favorites especially for holidays, special occasions, and random Sunday mornings. They are so nostalgic and there’s so many ways to make them. This version is my favorite…
Every year I reuse the same Christmas garland in different ways inside and outside our home. And since starting the “buy less, enjoy more” challenge last year, this year will be no different. While I was very tempted to replace…
The one thing I always tell people when sofa shopping is to make sure the cushions are detached, preferably reversible with removable covers. Of course you want to make sure it’s very well made with sustainable materials. But that 1…
The summer garden is bittersweet in SE TX. If the heat doesn’t beat us, severe weather will. If it’s not either of those, it’s the bugs. In this video I am battling the heat AND the bugs in the summer…
Anytime I cook rice, I almost always have a ton leftovers. It’s never an issue though because it just so happens we love fried rice. Any kind of fried rice. Since we also love Cajun food I thought I’d combine…