We hope that you had a nice holiday weekend! Another year, filled with all sorts of goings on, has come and gone. The transition from 2020 to 2021 found us settled into our new “normal” and have been working on getting things ready for what promises to be a big reveal. Whether or not it happens the way we envision is a different story. Hopefully, everything goes off without a hitch.
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☁️Cooler Weather & Last-Minute Gift Ideas🍪
It looks like we are finally in for some cooler weather, and possibly definitely rain, this week. The plan is to get some of the storage unit cleaned out before temperatures go back up. We have so much that others could put to good use, and we’d like to rid ourselves of the added expense. Ideally, I’d like to get the furniture and box of clothes out since they are the stored items most affected by the weather. Productivity-wise, I made cookie dough to freeze until just before Christmas. I also got the other treats made and handed out for the most part. Every year we give out baked goods to friends and family. All I need are either tins or plates since I used the last of what we had last year.
September’s End
As the month draws to a close, I can’t help but think about how fast the year is going. It seems like only yesterday we were gearing up for summer weather. Okay, that hasn’t changed (the weather is predicted to be in the 80s-90s for the next week), but the seasons have. Summer has transitioned to autumn paving the way for chilly nights and cozy fires.
Continue ReadingSummer and One-Time Swaps🌞
Summer is here! The weather has gone from the low 70s to 90+. Okay, it’s not surprising given that we are located in California. I normally look forward to spending time at the beach, cleaning up the trash and honing my photography skills. With the way things are shaping up, this summer will very much be the same as last year, spent mostly indoors, with the exception of grocery shopping. The being said, there are loads of things we can do in our own backyard.

FabFitFun Summer 2021- My Last Box

I had kept FFF because, truth be told, it’s fun getting a package in the mail. Is it the most sustainable thing to do? No. But it provided me with a little bit of joy once a quarter. Unfortunately, the boxes have gone downhill. This season, Annual Members were able to choose everything in their box, which I liked. There is a lot of plastic, in terms of product packaging. It’s frustrating because these are all products that work well with my skin. Anything I ended up not using was gifted in my local Buy Nothing group. I’m not sure if the same applied Seasonal Members, but most things sold out right away. I’d been wanting to try PMD’s face cleaner, but realized I have more devices than I could possibly use, so I opted for the towel. I chose things I needed, or would genuinely use, like the sunscreen and ceramic bowls. Unlike previous boxes, there was way less plastic in my box this go around. I can’t help but feel like FFF is going the route of greenwashing with their more “eco-friendly” packaging and product options. There were add-ons that are “sustainable” but, as with many other cases, there is no evidence to back up those claims. Anyway, I’m getting on a tangent.
Continue ReadingHappy New Year! 🎊🥂🍾
It is 2021! The past year was tumultuous to say the least. While I don’t usually make resolutions, 2020 had me realize that I want to make a few changes. First, I’m going to paint this weekend. I’ve been saying that for the last 8 months, and really need to just do it. Even though we don’t need a new year for a fresh start, it’ll be nice to kick off the new year with a new look. Here is a look at some of the transitions and adjustments I’ll make going into 2021:
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