John’s social studies teacher started their year with this eye opening and, quite honestly, humbling video. This is the version that she shared, and I think it is so incredibly powerful with the Mad World lyrics. The original version can be found here. The Miniature Earth Project reduces the world’s population to community of 100 people… Read More
Okay, so I might be the last person on the planet to fall in love with Zoe’s Kitchen. I have had one nearby for a while now, but just never thought to go there and didn’t really know the “thing” to order. Well, I saw their new bowls in an ad this summer and my… Read More
I’ve been thinking a lot today about the events that unfolded sixteen years ago on this very day. September 11, 2001. Given current events, the news didn’t have much air time to remind us of the tragedy that unfolded and the heroes that emerged on that pivotal day in our history. I was saddened, thinking…… Read More
Much of the Southeast has been on hurricane watch for what seems like a lifetime. My parents safely made it to Atlanta Friday morning, but the change in Irma’s path should spare Savannah the worst, I hope. It seems they will be worse off hunkered down with us in Atlanta now. Speaking of Atlanta, I… Read More
Earlier this month I shared an unedited, unabridged peek behind the curtain into what a “normal” day looks like around here as part of a Day in the Life series hosted by 11 Magnolia Lane . You can read about my day in this post >> Operation: Organization Day in the Life I followed up with my… Read More
Last weekend for breakfast we tried making “bonut” holes in the air fryer. What’s a bonut? It’s a biscuit turned donut. :-) Air Fryer Bonut Holes Can of extra flaky biscuits Cinnamon and sugar mixture Powdered sugar Heat air fryer to 360 degrees; Fill the bottom of a paper bag with cinnamon/sugar and another one… Read More
As y’all know, we’ve been chipping away at an update in John’s room. I’m popping in today to share his new bed. These sweet things are stowed away in the attic… … and this beautiful and grown up bed is in place. John chose this bed and I was quite relieved at his choice. (It… Read More