My Favorite Christmas Shopping Apps
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – or so a familiar Christmas song says. But it’s also a time of hustle, bustle and stress, with so much to do and so little time to get it done. Some people revel in the shopping experience, getting to stores early to get that...
Whatever Happened to Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is the holiday that’s just too good for its own good. This unassuming holiday is sandwiched between holidays that are the two biggest bullies of the year. Okay, perhaps that is a little harsh, but think about it. Halloween has become the little giant of...
Eating Right is a Habit
We all know that eating right is sometimes impossible. Our busy lifestyles don’t lend themselves to cooking our own healthy meals. Easy becomes our go-to choice, whether it is a conscious or unconscious decision. That drive-thru is so much easier at times. And...
WHIF Your Way to Happiness
While the dictionary defines happiness as “the state of being happy”, that gives you very little information about what the state of happiness feels like. I used to think happiness was about having things, but then I got older and hopefully wiser. Happiness is more about being. And it is a choice.
I taught Child Care Services several years to high school students. One of the discussion strategies I used was WHIFs. A WHIF is
I Kon Mari-ed My Clothes
Yes, I “kon mar-ied” my clothes! I know that’s not a word, but it just seemed appropriate as I completed the first step in the Kon-Mari process. Note the “deer in the headlights” look
My Story
H.E.R - Home Economics Re-imagined is now my mission, sharing life hacks (i.e. shortcuts, tips and wise pronouncements) that help today's homemakers live their lives with intention. I want individuals to recognize when their efforts are "good enough", which is...
Homemade Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad Recipe Cooked chicken – chopped Celery – chopped Sweet pickles – chopped Mayonnaise Mix all ingredients. Refrigerate. Yep – that’s it. The entire recipe for Chicken Salad - which is why you might want to watch the video. When I was growing up, it...
Roots and Wings
This page is more of a personal journal than a blog with tips for readers, although I will share tips as I write about my home remodeling and redecorating. It is a way for me to chronicle my personal heritage and give homage to it and how it has shaped me through the years. It is also a place for me to create an archive of the evolution of my own home.
5 Lessons From a Jigsaw Puzzle
I know - sounds crazy, right? What can a jigsaw puzzle teach anybody? But it did, so stay with me and I'll share everything. I love puzzles, but haven't put one together in quite a while. That's because I know myself, and I know that once I open the box and...
What the Heck is Kon-Mari?
Does the term “spark joy” mean anything to you? It does if you know about Marie Kondo, the tidying queen. Marie has published two wildly popular books, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and Spark Joy. She also has a Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. Of course, I’ve read the books and watched the Netflix series in a couple of sittings!