I don’t know about where you live, but here in Virginia it is hot and humid. The weather has been the kind where when you go outside and in a matter of minutes you are a sweaty mess. We’ve all heard about the importance of drinking enough water. Today I’m sharing some surprising myths…
It’s no secret that I can’t resist looking through a dumpster or a pile of trash. You never know what you might find! Even while at the beach I found a dumpster primed for trash picking. The house was a year-round rental, the tenants had left, and the owner was cleaning out what they’d left…
We are in the thick of summer, the perfect time for picnics and cookouts. Are you looking for a different side dish to serve your family or to share with friends? Cucumber Mint Couscous is good and different with a the tang of a lemon dressing combined with the sweet of chopped mint. I made…
Who doesn’t love Target and who wouldn’t want to win a $120 to spend there? I’ve teamed up with a great group of bloggers to bring you this giveaway and someone who enters is going to be quite happy? What would you do with $120 to Target? I’d head to the housewares section for a…
Have you heard of a woodworker’s branding iron? Mr. SP surprised me with a Sweet Pea version for my birthday in May. My present remained in its wrapper until the other day when I was inspired to use my branding iron to make customized tags with wood edging tape. If you aren’t familiar with a…
To be quite honest, I’ve been slacking in the fitness department this summer. I’m running and playing tennis here and there but have only done a weight routine once since May. I go back to school August 5 and will get back into a gym routine then. The other night while enjoying magazine reading on…
Yesterday I shared health tips, a yoga routine, and a picture of a dish that I tried from All You magazine. We liked my version of the recipe in All You for Garlicky Angel Hair with Roasted Broccoli so much that I thought I would share it with you today. If you like pasta dishes,…
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmedia https://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO Are you a magazine lover? I come by my love of magazines honestly. My grandmother subscribed to many, many magazines and I’d love to sit in her…
Back in April I scored a $4.00 chair at a yard sale. The chair was sturdy and needed no repair. It had been painted with latex over oil and the paint was peeling in spots and the cushion needed replacing and recovering. After I sanded the chair to get rid of the peeling…
Happy 4th of July! (Artwork by Mr. SP on my dad’s 1940’s chalkboard.) Have a wonderful day celebrating with your friends and family!
At the end of 2012 I made a list of home, yard, and fitness goals. The yard goals have been checked off of the list, the fitness goals are an ongoing process, and not one home goal has been met. I’d better get busy because 2013 is half way over! One home goal is to…
Today is our 19th anniversary! Mr. SP and I met at the YMCA in February of 1993. We enjoyed being active then and still do today. We were married July 2, 1994. We honeymooned in Vermont and enjoyed a bike trip where we biked from inn to inn. Mr. SP’s brother had “Just…