As a child, I loved dressing up each Halloween; as an adult, that hasn't changed! But how, as a (mature?) adult ...as a modest woman/mom can you rock an awesome costume, but still come across as classy and chic? How can you do this and not waste your money? The secret is to create a [...]
October is Here! It's time to get crafty! Ok... if you're like me, you want to get crafty Everyday! October is just an excuse to create a surplus of amazing things. If you're Not like me, the idea of crafting may just frighten you more than... lighting the Black-Flame candle! Fear not dear friends. DIY-ing [...]
Macaroni and Cheese. I'm not talking your classic kraft in a box, powdered cheese nonsense (though, there's a time and place for that too). Today I'm going to share with you my recipe for that Southern, cheesy, delicious baked masterpiece that Is (my) gluten free macaroni and cheese! This recipe has been derived and augmented [...]
My week has been filled with Homeschool curriculum planning, bullet-journaling, 18th century fiction, back to school shopping, and of course... baking! Today I'll share with you an incredible Keto recipe for a satisfying soft-baked snack. Like the majority of Gluten Free recipes I share, it's incredibly simple to achieve! Anyone can make these delicious soft [...]
Years ago (2012 or so), I wrote this article to help those taking their first steps into the GF world. I am here to help! Read on for my musings and tips for beginning a gluten free life... It's all about perspective! Leaving the Gluten Behind (rewind to 2012) Going Gluten Free is not Just [...]
~It is a truth universally acknowledged that all Fixer Upper fans, in possession of transportation, must be in want of a trip to the Silos~ Joanna Gaines. That chick knows her stuff. There was a time when I knew nothing about decorating. I bought my first home when I was 20 years old. I got [...]
When Silas (my oldest child) was just 5 months old, I started thinking about his first birthday party. Around that time, I discovered Pinterest. I was instantly addicted! I fell down the rabbit hole of incredible parties and elaborate ideas. I had a truly difficult time narrowing down to the perfect theme. Finally, I decided [...]
Chicken. It's delicious. It's a staple in our household, I include it on nearly every shopping list. For the past 5 years, my husband has worked for Chick-Fil-A so you can imagine... sometimes I don't always crave it. But This recipe? This recipe is a game changer. When it's rainy out and I wanna [...]
A killer outfit can give you an incredible confidence. When you feel gorgeous in what you wear, you walk a little taller; there's a skip in your step! You Know you look good. Most days, my "mom uniform" is leggings and a top (usually the Perfect T or Irma). But when I wanna kick things [...]
Today, I'll share my best advice for flying with children! When we lived in Charleston, my family was always 10 minutes away. For almost 30 years, my Mom and Dad, aunts and uncles, grandma, friends, sisters, brothers... everyone was just a phone call away. If I needed childcare, if I wanted to invite someone over [...]
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