One of the questions I receive most often from first-time Disney Cruise Line families is how to meet all of the princesses. The answer is the Royal Gathering, and it’s one reservation you’ll definitely want to know about before your cruise. Unlike almost every other character greeting onboard, the Royal Gathering requires an advance reservation.… Read More
Last week, I asked Whit what he’d like for one of his last suppers before summer officially comes to an end. His answer was immediate. “Pizzas on the Big Green Egg.” We’ve been making homemade pizzas this way for years, and they never disappoint. I know I’ve shared them here many times before, but they’re… Read More
I’m a little behind on my On My Bedside posts, so before I gush about the book that has completely stolen my heart in 2026, let’s talk about Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister. A woman answers the door one morning expecting her husband to head to work, only to learn he’s at the center… Read More
Last spring, we wrapped up our college visits with a stop at Georgia Tech, Honey’s and my alma mater. We’ve been on campus countless times over the past thirty years, but if I’m being honest, most of those visits revolved around the baseball field, football games or the fraternity house. It was fun to finally… Read More
Well, our summer is quickly coming to an end, and before we dive headfirst into senior year, football games and all that fall brings, I thought I’d share a few favorite snapshots from my camera roll. Our little garden has been so good to us this summer! This basket is just one of many hauls… Read More
My favorite day on any Disney Cruise Line sailing is Castaway Cay day. After more than a twenty Disney cruises, I’ve spent countless wonderful beach days on Disney’s private island, and the Sandcastle Cabanas remain one of my very favorite splurges. While Disney has since introduced the newer Mickey & Minnie Cove Cabanas, these original… Read More
Honey and I recently found ourselves in Buckhead around dinnertime and decided to pop into Rreal Tacos for a spontaneous supper. The restaurant specializes in authentic Mexican street food inspired by different regions of Mexico, with a menu full of tacos, quesadillas, burritos and handcrafted margaritas. The first thing we noticed was the atmosphere. It… Read More