Hey, hi, how are you? Let’s chat about new hair do’s, easy dinners, accomplishments, and books! Hopefully, you will agree with me that the after is an improvement. Ha! After years of getting my hair cut every 6 to 8 weeks, I’ve been stretching my appointments for as long as I can stand them in…
Almost halfway through July, but also the end of an era. Let’s chat in this week’s weekly ramble! I’m sure you’ve been eagerly awaiting the update to my library makeover. The loveseat and rug arrived from Home Depot as did the storage ottoman from Target. They all met and/or exceeded my expectations — which is…
Looking for a new way to spice up your daily to do’s and home organization? Check out this Post-it Note To Do List system to help you track your daily, weekly, and monthly things to do. Are you tired of fumbling for stray bits of paper or a ratty notepad for keeping track of the…
Budgeting for Christmas sounds like a problem for future you, but that’s not really true. It’s never too early (or too late!) to budget for Christmas so that you can save money, and enjoy the holiday season and holiday spending without the stress. It seems like common sense. Why suffer through financial stress at the…
Aren’t you excited for a new month? Yay! Let’s chat about the weight of glory, the scope creep of dejunking, and what yummy things to put on your meal plan rotation. Hello and How are you? I recognize that rambles have been thin on the ground as of late. May was a whirlwind of activity…
Saving money is always in season, helping you to reduce debt and live the life you love. There is an ebb and flow, however, as to when you can save on what. You have to find creative ways to save money, dependent on the season. The month of July has some unique money-saving opportunities. Check…
Got a plan for Christmas? I know, summer may seem too far away, but if you really want to enjoy the holiday season, learn how to plan Christmas in July. It’s easier than you think! I know that some people think too much of Christmas, and some don’t even want to hear about it until…
Hello! Hi! How are you? We’ve got just 2 1/2 days left in the month, so this seems like a good time to wind up the month with a ramble. How have you been? I know a lot of people have checked in via instagram or reading my Ramble from Japan, but I’d love for…
Chances are you and your kids have participated in a summer reading challenge before, either through the local library or a local restaurant, but what about hosting an in-house summer reading bingo game for your family? Here’s how to do it. This summer our family is playing BINGO – Bingo of the reading variety. I…
Yep, I’m typing you this little missive from Japan, from a fairly decent budget hotel located on the edge of the Osaka slums. This is the first time in two weeks when I feel like the reviewers on Booking.com did me dirty. Yes, there’s a “4-star” hotel across the street as well as a very…