Before meeting a few friends at Palmetto Bluff for a weekend of relaxation, bubbles, Lowcountry charm, mahjong and muumuus, I slipped down to Savannah a day early to spend a little one-on-one time with Marme and Daddy-O. These little visits have become some of my favorites. They’re never very long. Between Honey, Whit, the puppies… Read More
If you follow Dixie Travels on Instagram, you know we spent the last part of July exploring Spain. It was the most wonderful trip, but let me tell you… next time I’ll plan a vacation a little earlier in the summer. We arrived home to senior year kicking off for Whit, twelve days’ worth of… Read More
It’s August, and you know what that means here in Georgia: Back to school! Around here, that also means it’s time to kick off senior year, and I couldn’t let the occasion pass without giving our front door a little celebration of its own. A few weeks ago, I pulled out this graduation cap door… Read More
Some news is simply too exciting not to share. Our precious CeeCee auditioned for The Nutcracker this weekend and she’s done it… she’s landed her dream role as Clara! I honestly don’t know that any role could be more fitting for her. Clara is curious, joyful, kind and full of wonder, all qualities that describe… Read More
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