October 12, 2025

Living Room Makeover: Before/After & Budget Breakdown

Welcome back to my Fixer-Upper Home Series!  Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite rooms in the renovation — my living room makeover. This once-dark,...
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October 5, 2025

How to Remodel a Fixer Upper: From Renovation to Decorating

Buying a fixer upper is one of the most rewarding journeys you can take as a homeowner.  Every house I’ve ever owned started out as...
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before and after dining room reveal
September 28, 2025

Dining Room Makeover on a Budget (Before & After Reveal)

Welcome back to the third post in my 1969 home remodel series!  So far, I’ve walked you through the guest bedroom and guest bathroom. Today,...
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September 21, 2025

Guest Bedroom Remodel on a Budget – Before & After Reveal + Budget Breakdown

When I bought my 1969 fixer-upper, I knew it would take a lot of work — including the guest bedroom remodel on a budget. This...
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before and after guest bathroom
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...
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ww friendly apple muffins
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...
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valentine gnome cookies
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...
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Rakuten
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...
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cookie icing recipe
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...
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lazy keto
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...
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lazy keto
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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ww friendly focaccia bread
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...
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tomato bruschetta
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...
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butterscotch cornflake candy
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...
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