There’s one staple item that’s always on our holiday table each year – macaroni and cheese. My mom makes it every year and it is just to die for! It starts with a butter and flour base and after some milk, cheese, and elbow noodles […]

As a blogger, I’m always trying to challenge myself. I make new goals each year, try out new recipes, and broaden my reach as much as possible. That’s why today I’m taking part in a blogger Christmas cookie swap! If you’re not sure what this […]

Do you have any family Christmas traditions? One of our favorite family activities is driving around to see Christmas lights each year. Sometimes we stay close by and others, we’ll drive quite a ways. But the outcome is always the same – we create lasting […]

Whether it’s a Jurassic park viewing party or a drive in movie in the backyard, these cute little cardboard jeeps are perfect to keep the littles entertained. Here’s how to make a few for your next party. How to Make a Car Out of a […]

In a recent poll I did on Instagram, I asked whether people preferred hot chocolate or apple cider. It was dead even. So in an effort to give the people what they want, I’m going to show you my recipes for both! First up is […]

I’ve been making these creamy garlic mashed potatoes for years, but it wasn’t until my daughter needed to take them to her school Thanksgiving Feast that I thought about writing down the recipe. Isn’t it funny how you can make something over and over again […]

I love pumpkin pie. In fact, everyone in my family loves pumpkin pie. We have to make several pumpkin pies every holiday season because my dad, brother, son, and I will eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack. It’s just that good, y’all. […]

Hear ye, hear ye! The Texas Renaissance Festival is in town and if you’re looking for a medieval good time, now is your chance. Every weekend in in October through the Friday after Thanksgiving, you can drive into the woods and enter the stone gates […]

My husband’s favorite breakfast dish is Biscuits and Sausage Gravy. But since I’m not a morning person, he thought I would never make them for him. Well I showed him! This past week, I made southern biscuits and gravy for dinner! The made from scratch […]

Every year, we drive the 3+ hours it takes to get to our family reunion in the Texas Hill Country and every year, we stop at this little place on the side of the road to buy a pecan pie. It’s a small place that […]