With the approaching holiday week I figure many of you are trying to figure out what you’re going to feed your crew. BLTs are always a hit with my family, and anything served on a board feels special! I love this one because you don’t have to keep anything hot or cold. I can put… Read More
If you followed along with DixieTravels on Instagram last week you’ll know I sailed a preview of the stunning Disney Treasure (spoiler alert: it’s my new fave ship!) and did a quick pre-stay at Disney World. I was with a few of my colleagues and we had such a magical time in the parks. Everyone… Read More
With the new look of the dining room, I had fun pulling together this year’s Christmas decor. Something about the large window, wallpaper and ceiling color make it incredibly hard to photograph and get true colors. I did my best :-) Since this is our primary dining space and we use it daily for supper… Read More
Every single day for the last sixteen years this child has brought immeasurable joy and love to the lives of all that know him. And, sixteen years later I still fall to my knees with gratefulness for how lucky I am to have him. He’s funny, quirky, smart, honest, sensitive, laid back and independent. He… Read More
I’m really trying to plug through this Christmas tour! I have so many things to share with you this month and not enough days left to do it. :-) Today we will visit the kitchen and mud room. Like most of you, the kitchen is the heart of our home. We spend more time in… Read More
Y’all know I adore the Cheese Gal. When she published this Whipped Boursin with Cranberry Pepper Jelly Sauce I knew it would be perfect! Every family has their holiday must-haves and Mother’s homemade cranberry sauce is one of ours. The husbands didn’t grow up on it and tend not to care for it. And so,… Read More
UPDATED MARCH 2026 The Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is the premier hotel at the Disneyland resort. This was my seventh visit to this luxurious resort and our stay was simply wonderful. The elegant craftsman style hotel is the flagship of the Disneyland Resort, with premium accommodations, impeccable Disney service, a private entrance to Disney… Read More