I cannot believe it is already spring! I was taking the dog for a walk this morning and it was gorgeous outside. The temperature was in the low 60's, the daffodils are standing tall and the birds are singing in the trees. This is absolutely my favorite time of the year. How about you? It is time to … [Read more...]
Pinto Beans and Ham with Homemade Buttermilk Cornbread
October 3, 2017 By 17 Comments
I grew up in the south. My mom was the best southern cook! We ate a lot of fried chicken, black eyed peas, corn bread, and lots of sweet iced tea. Talk about your belly filling comfort foods! Fall is my favorite season here. It is still the heat of the summer has ebbed away. I watched the first … [Read more...]
Olympic Rings Beaded Stretch Bracelet Craft
July 18, 2016 By 8 Comments
I can remember when I was a kid watching the Olympics with my parents. My dad was all about track and field in the summer and hockey in the winter. For mom (and me), gymnastics and diving were the preference in the summer and ice skating in the winter. I was fortunate enough to be living in Atlanta … [Read more...]
Homemade Washi Tape Father’s Day Card
June 7, 2016 By 10 Comments
Homemade Washi Tape Father's Day Card Hey guys! Can you believe school is out and the official start of summer is a few short weeks away? I know, right?! One of my internal calendar markers for summer is Father's Day. I know when Father's Day is here, that means summer is directly after. For me, … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Button Letters Craft
April 13, 2016 By 14 Comments
This is one of my favorite crafts. It is so inexpensive (under $10) and looks so adorable when it is complete. Kids from preschool and up can help make this craft, making it perfect for Mother’s Day. If you are using glue dots, the younger kids can do this with some help from an older kid or grown … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Seasoning Salt – Lawry’s Copycat Recipe
March 26, 2014 By 16 Comments
Occasionally you may run across recipes online that call for seasoning salt - sometimes Lawry's Seasoning Salt specifically. If this is something you don't usually have on hand, want to control the ingredients of your spice mix, or if you want to save a little money by making your own from … [Read more...]
