Welcome to “Staying Out of the Kitchen”

Hi, I’m Sharon—and I have a confession… I’m absolutely hooked on pickleball.

I honestly don’t remember the first time I played pickleball, and I don’t remember getting obsessed right away. But that doesn’t matter now—because I’m in deep, and I want to share it with everyone. Even you! A reader that I might not even know. There is no stopping this train.

Now, if you’re picturing a super-athletic, headband-wearing, paddle-slinging sports machine… nope. That’s not me. I’m just regular woman who discovered pickleball and fell in love with it—not because I’m amazing at it (yet), but because it’s fun, so surprisingly addictive, and weirdly life-giving.

This Blog Is for Every Woman Who’s…

• Trying to figure out how to hit the wiffle-y ball and keep it “in”
• Wondering what the heck “the kitchen” is—and why we’re not allowed in it
• Just trying to move, laugh a little, and meet some people along the way

Why “Staying Out of the Kitchen”?

It’s a pickleball thing (more on this later). But it’s also a life thing. As in: maybe there’s more to life than the same old loop of cooking, cleaning, organizing, chauffeuring… Maybe I just want to get out of the house, stop overthinking, and hit one great shot with other people who understand it too.

This won’t be a site full of elite-level tips or intense drills. It’s a space for us to enjoy the learning curve, laugh through the awkwardness, and share what’s working—and what’s totally not.

What You’ll Find Here

• Beginner-friendly pickleball tips (without the pressure) – that may or may not work
• Real reviews of gear that I use
• Humorous court moments and learning mishaps – and there’s a lot!
• Interviews, stories, and maybe a few rants along the way

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the “athlete” mold—but still want to play hard, laugh loud, and show up fully—pickleball is for you. And this is your place.

Let’s stay out of the kitchen together.

—Sharon