This post contains affiliate links. Ever hit a dinner rut? Sometimes I need a little cooking inspiration, so when that happens, I reach for a cookbook. Most of my cookbooks have food splatters and grease stains on them, and the messier the book, the more […]

A friend and I were talking the other day about how bad we are about taking compliments. We discussed how we never seem to give ourselves enough credit and then when someone does pay us a compliment, we either downplay it or tell them why […]

This post is sponsored by Cornelius Nursery. All photos and opinions are mine and should not be used without written permission. My dad definitely has the green thumb in the family. Try as I might, my efforts in the garden are pretty much wasted. But […]

This post contains affiliate links. All photos and opinions are mine and should not be used without permission. You never know when church friends are going to come over after church or hungry neighbor kids needing a snack, so I’ve compiled my essential life of […]

This post is sponsored by Sam’s Club. This post contains affiliate links. As most women with post pregnancy bodies, I have a hard time looking in the mirror and liking my body and what I see. There are stretch marks that weren’t there before, there […]

This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made through these links keep this blog running. Feeling stuck on what to get your honey this Valentine’s Day? Why not make it a simple breakfast in bed? I’ve compiled a few of my favorite things into a […]

This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made through these links keep this blog running. I love taking something that is ordinary and making it extra special. Whether it’s flavored ice cubes, grilled cheese sandwiches with fancy cheese, or an updated Shirley Temple, I’m always […]

I didn’t figure this out about myself until recently, but I’ve always been afraid of setting goals. I think it’s because I’m afraid of failing. And if I write something down or say that I’m working towards something and it doesn’t happen, I feel defeated. […]

This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made through these links keep this blog running. I hate showing up empty handed going to someone’s home. In fact, I won’t do it. I would rather not go than to show up and look like I didn’t […]

This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases made through the links in this site keep this blog running. Let’s talk food! But then again, when am I NOT talking about food? What can I say? I love it! And if you’ve got a major foodie […]