Jeanie Gaskill

This incense has been my favorite for several decades. It burns clean- no smoky smell or feeling in the air. It is a subtle earthy scent.

This is my Un-Sponsored List—real-life things I’ve bought, found, or figured out that make life more unique and affordable. Some have links for convenience, but none are affiliate or commission-based. Think Goodwill baskets, repurposed jars, and small swaps that make everyday life feel calmer, cheaper, and more intentional. It felt like it was in the spirit of this site, so here it is.

I’m not someone who loves cooking every night, but every Fall I get the itch to dive deep into a new recipe obsession. Over the years, those seasonal experiments have shaped my kitchen—most of what I own comes from those cooking rabbit holes. Here’s the gear and gadgets I actually love and use year after year.

Before we got married, I promised my husband there would always be two dogs in our life. (He thought I was joking. I wasn’t.) Four rescues later—one soul dog, one chaos gremlin, and two in between—I’ve become a reluctant expert on dog gear. These are the things that actually hold up—mostly from Chewy, because they just get it.

If you understand the phrase 'youth is beauty' now more than ever, here are my beauty recs for easy, daily, Gen X-appropriate products that are easy on the wallet.