Category Archives: Home Improvements

Pop, Crackle, Snap!

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

Contrary to the title, this is not a dyslexic commercial for Rice Krispies Cereal. This is the story of cauliflower, a microwave, a couch cushion, and a very patient man. Fun fact, the word “cauliflower” derives its name from the … Continue reading →

Posted in appliances, Attitude, Challenges, Family, Food, Gratefulness, Home, Home Improvements, Humor, Husbands, Life, Marriage, Short People, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Painting…Old Lady Underwear…Full Coverage Friends

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Not That Big a Deal

There’s nothing like company coming to get projects done around the house. We have two rooms that desperately needed a fresh coat of paint and a nephew coming to visit in a few weeks. So, we painted. Two rooms. About … Continue reading →

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Days of Parents and Refrigerators

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

As a rule, I really enjoy Thursdays. Though our weeks tend to get busy with life, Thursdays are usually our day with my parents. A day when we get them out of the house for a little bit. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Blessings, Caring, Change, Cleaning, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Food, Getting Old, Home, Home Improvements, Humor, Husbands, Life, Marriage, Refrigerators, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

So, I’ve Been Noticing…The Home Version

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Not That Big a Deal

We have all of us been mostly in the house for quite some time now. I don’t know about you, but I’ve started noticing things, Cliff and I both have. Some things one or the other of us have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathroom remodels, Bathrooms, Cell Phones, Change, Children, Cleaning, Coffee, Family, Flooring, Home, Home Improvements, Humor, Husbands, Husbands and Wives, Life, Mugs, Shower stalls, Tea, Teachers, Uncategorized | Leave a comment