The Dental Fear Factor
Maybe I had one too many bad dental experiences as a kid. Even if it’s just cleaning and checkup (as an adult, mind you) I lay back in that dental chair and tense right up. Before I know it my…
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Product Review: Arm & Hammer Spinbrush ProClean Toothbrush
As part of the Arm & Hammer Switch & Save Challenge, I’m reviewing the Spinbrush ProClean Toothbrush today. My husband and I have used an expensive sonic electric toothbrush for quite a few years now and I am a big…
Being There
The past few months have been like a roller coaster ride for our family. My sister had a tragic death in her family, my mother-in-law had a hip replacement and not one but two pulmonary embolisms in the aftermath (super…
One Spring Day
This past week we’ve had a roller coaster of spring. Snow falling one minute… sun peaking out and melting it all the next. Today is grey skies. But at least it’s warm and I plan to spend part of it…
Keep Calm…
This past week I’ve been working lots of fun projects, cooking up a storm and keeping way too busy. So since I don’t have a project I can share today, I will talk about a subject that’s been on my…
Making Style Work
Life is a process of continual discovery, and our surroundings should bear witness to the search. The best discoveries are those that are unique and exciting, with elements of the familiar and comforting. The same can be said for style,…
Entertaining Nature
To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest…
Beat the Heat- Ceiling Fans
One of the best things we’ve done to beat the summer heat is have a ceiling fan installed in our bedroom. The fan was fairly inexpensive, both to install and to run. I love sleeping under the cool breeze. …
Bear Hunt Tradition
Are you looking for a special activity to do with your kids or grandkids? My husband’s family has a tradition that is pure delight. When the kids in the family are around the age of 6 or 7, Mamaw and…
Do you play croquet?
Queen of Hearts: Curtsy while you’re thinking. It saves time. Alice: [curtsying] Yes, Your Majesty, but I just wanted to ask you… Queen of Hearts: I’ll ask the questions! Do you play croquet? Alice: Why, yes, Your Majesty. Queen of…
Adventure Race for Africa
I’ll be posting a picnic tutorial later today, but in the meantime, I wanted to let you all know about a wonderful event coming up next month. For those of you who live in Utah or want to visit on…
Taking care of our fine feathered friends
One sure and simple pleasure in life comes from watching and listening to backyard birds. When we first moved to our home 7 years ago, there was nary a bird in sight. There just weren’t trees to provide safety and…