#ForMommas The Good Kind of Contagious My babies have only been back in school for a few weeks and we’ve already had a few brushes with some sick bugs… I’m guessing any Mommas out there reading this have dealt with these typical school bugs, frequent colds and maybe even the dreaded pink eye…dun.dun.dun… Kids tend to pick up […]
#MotivationalMonday The Yellow Brick Road to Happiness How many times has someone whispered in your ear, “Just go to your happy place…” I feel like I tell my own self that multiple times a day. I can’t help but envision sandy beaches, adult beverages and the most golden tan you’ve ever seen… Then, without fail, I […]
#TipTuesday The Best Apple Cider You will need: 2 quarts apple cider 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 2-3 cinnamon sticks (3 in) Dash ground cinammon Dash ground cloves Dish Deets: Prep Time: Under 5 minutes Cook Time: 15-20 minutes Feeds: Recipe makes 8 servings Directions: (1) Place […]
#WildCardWednesday Dining Room Dashes of Chic The dining room in any home tends to be a primary focal point. Dining rooms lean towards a blank canvas for our most glamorous design concepts. If nothing else, it is a gathering place and an opportunity to get creative. Today, I am sharing my top 5 favorite “dashes of chic” for […]
#ThoughtfulThursday The Dangerous Self Worth Famine As some of you may have read or heard about, a guest article went viral on a very popular site this past week written by a University of Alabama graduate criticizing the current wardrobe choices of female SEC fans. The author of the article attended a football game and became […]
#FabFriYAYFive Fab FriYAY Five is a weekly listing of my five favorite products, verses, quotes, crafts or ideas of the week – hope you will discover some new favorite items, too! (1) Speak Wines – Somebody caught on to the affirmation trend and slapped ’em on some wine bottles! Girlfriends, rejoice! How adorable are these bottles […]
#ForMommas Seasonal Satisfaction “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 This year of school / MDO has come and gone, friends. A new season is upon us. Just like we knew it would. Just like we’ve been waiting on since Spring Break ended and we began to get […]
#MotivationalMonday Are you a Potato or an Egg? I ran across the quote above this week and it really knocked me flat. It made me sit down and think about all those moments in life that I complain about the simplest things or gravel to God about my unmet needs / desires. All the times that I let […]
Creamy Corn Risotto Ingredients 4 ears fresh corn 1 (32-oz) box reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 cup Arborio (or risotto) rice 1 cup fresh pre-diced onions 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Dish Deets: Prep Time: 10-15 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Feeds: 3-5 adults Steps Remove husks and silks […]
#WildCardWednesday Hostess Handbook Autumn Appetizers This week I’m sharing my top three picks for Autumn Appetizers. These appetizers are delicious and take advantage of the fruit, meats and cheeses most appropriate for the season! Hope you will find one or two new recipes to try soon 🙂 Apple, Honey and Goat Cheese Crostinis Please view […]