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March 6, 2024

Remodeling the Guest Bathroom

I recently bought a house in the Phoenix area and boy did it need work! The house was built in 1969 and for the most...

Before and After

February 3, 2024

WW Friendly Apple Muffins

Hello 2024! I came up with a WW Friendly Banana Bread recipe a few years ago and I still make it all the time. But...

Weight Watchers Friendly

January 3, 2024

Valentine Gnome Cookies

Happy Valentine’s Day! Cookie decorating has become a bit of an obsession for me! These Valentine Gnome Cookies were so fun to make, but they...

Cookie Decorating

January 1, 2024

Why I use Rakuten

I think I sound like a broken record to my family and friends when I say…I’m a HUGE Rakuten fan! If you’re not familiar with...

Tinkering Things

December 26, 2023

Not So Royal Icing

Hi Friends… Today I’m sharing with you my Not So Royal Icing recipe. I’m not a huge fan of royal icing. I think it’s the...

Recipes

February 9, 2023

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Failed

Well, once again I had great ambition to stick to a diet and write about it every week. I started my lazy keto journey early...

Recipes

October 9, 2022

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Skip to Week 21

Studies show it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit. That’s one reason so many diets fail. I, personally, am a...

Recipes

June 16, 2022

DIY Backyard Shade Ideas

The Tinkering Spinster was selected by Redfin as a top Houston, TX DIY project expert. See the Redfin article we were featured in: Keep Cool...

DIY, Home Decor

May 23, 2022

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Week 3

Galveston, oh Galveston. This week I went to Galveston for a mini-vacation with a friend of mine. I stuck very closely to my Lazy Keto...

Lazy Keto

May 16, 2022

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Week 2

I had to fly to Vancouver this week for work. I knew it would be a struggle to stay on my lazy keto journey but...

Lazy Keto

May 7, 2022

What is Lazy Keto? – My Lazy Journey – Week 1

I’ve said on here many times that WW is my go-to diet. I’ve lost 40 lbs on WW and have managed to keep it off…mostly,...

Health

March 12, 2022

WW Friendly Focaccia Bread

I first discovered focaccia bread at California Pizza Kitchen years ago. They served it with Checca, which is the garlicky tomato goodness you’ll find served...

Recipes, Starters/Snacks, Weight Watchers Friendly

March 6, 2022

Tomato Garlic Bruschetta

I wasn’t really sure what to call this recipe. I know bruschetta is a bread, but the only thing I’ve heard the yummy, garlicky tomato...

Recipes, Starters/Snacks, Weight Watchers Friendly

February 27, 2022

Butterscotch Cornflake Candy

Homemade candy is often associated with the holidays, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise someone with a quick treat any time of year. This Butterscotch...

Recipes, Sweet Nibbles