For one of my wedding showers back in 2002, bestie C’s sweet mother gave me what is still, to this day, one of my most prized, well loved and dog-eared cookbooks – Cherokee Entertains. She sweetly inscribed the front cover and thoughtfully listed her own favorite recipes. Over the last nine years, I’ve made all… Read More
I mentioned last week that, in lieu of our usual Valentine’s dinner at home, we surprised the boys with tickets to the Big Apple Circus!! After seeing The Greatest Showman I was really itching to go. When I asked the boys if they remembered the last time we went to the circus, John did but… Read More
Again this year we are using our “Today for Lent” cards. Each one has a prayer, act of kindness or a simple sacrifice and it has proven to be a wonderful, tangible way to bring Lent and Easter into our home every day. You can find the free printable cards HERE >>> Today for Lent. The… Read More
I did not learn about the horrific school shooting in Florida until this morning. On a day meant to show love and affection to spouses, significant others, children and friends, something sinister was unfolding at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Since this morning, I have wavered back and forth between intense sadness and outrage. It is an atrocity… Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day! We were up late this morning and racing against the clock but, when I realized a turkey sandwich would not do on Ash Wednesday, I did manage to eek out a cute peanut butter and honey option for Whit. I might have gone to the bus stop in a state of unkempt… Read More
There’s not a holiday I can think of that we don’t love to celebrate, and Mardi Gras is a perennial favorite around here. Thanks to my sweet friend A, who sent is a King Cake mix and King Cake coffee from NOLA, we have celebrated all season long! Whit loved helping me make our first… Read More
For this week’s Disney review, we’re headed over to Disney Springs to to dish on our dinner at Paddlefish. Board an iconic paddleboat anchored on Lake Buena Vista to feast on fresh seafood and savory steaks. Anticipate fan-favorites such as Maine lobster, jambalaya and ceviche—as well as eclectic dishes like tableside lobster guacamole made right before… Read More