One of the bad things (among many) about visiting my hometown after having moved away three years ago is the enormous rush of nostalgia that hits me like a tsunami every time I leave the house. Around every corner, there … Continue reading
Having lived in both Arizona and Alberta, Canada, I consider myself an expert on international idiosyncrasies. For example, in Arizona, drivers are (largely) rude and aggressive, while in Alberta, drivers are (overall) courteous—sometimes dangerously so. In Arizona, the percentage of … Continue reading
Welcome to another titillating round of Saturday Steals! Before we fully begin, I would like to take a moment for a little bit of housekeeping. It has come to my attention that some readers who are interested in participating in … Continue reading
I drove from Canada to Arizona all by myself. I have done it several times before, but every time I go, I question whether or not I will really be able to make it. I mean, that’s a long way … Continue reading
Remember that time a few weeks ago, when my sister and I decided to give our mom a kitchen/great room makeover for Mothers’ Day? {You can read the entire saga, in order, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here, … Continue reading
I’m back in Canada now, where I live permanently (until we fall into riches and can become snowbirds, that is). I spent Friday evening flying from Phoenix to Canada, but moments before my dear friend took me to Sky Harbor, … Continue reading
My sister and I are on a quest to revamp my parents’ kitchen/dining room/great room. We’re doing it (our decorating part, at least), on a $500 budget, so a lot of things—okay, pretty much every thing—we’ve sourced has come from … Continue reading