With bestie M living a bit farther away these days, I’ve been loving the chance to plan little meet-up dates around town. Most recently, she was north of the city for a consulting gig, and I was excited to finally try one of her favorite spots: Marietta Square Market. We visited on a weekday for… Read More
Ina Garten’s Kielbasa with Mustard Dip was another hit on our game night menu. It was the perfect heartier option – something savory and meaty to balance out all the cheeses, veggies, and sweets on the spread. Now, Ina calls for kielbasa, but I swapped in Conecuh Sausage. Just about two seconds after arriving in… Read More
I recently finished Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan, and wow… this book was gripping. It’s one Mother read first, then passed along to my brother-in-law, and finally to me. Each of us was completely taken by it. The fact that it’s based on a true story makes it all the more remarkable –… Read More
Sometimes life waits until the perfect moment to gift you exactly what you need: laughter, bubbles, chocolate, and a little R&R. My bestie and I were treated to gift cards for The Woodhouse Spa last summer, but with work, kids, and life in general, it took us 13 months to care out a day to… Read More
We had the best time at Auburn Family Weekend last weekend! Every time we get the chance to be there, we soak up every moment – and can hardly stand it when it’s time to leave. As soon as we rolled into town, we beelined for John’s apartment to hug his neck! I had spent… Read More
Ina Garten’s Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars are one of her most iconic recipes – straight from her Barefoot Contessa shop and shared in Barefoot Contessa At Home. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve flipped past this recipe. Something about it just didn’t sound all that appetizing to me, even though there isn’t… Read More
I remember so vividly the years when the boys were little and, on this day, I purposefully didn’t turn on the TV or radio. I couldn’t bear for their innocent minds and pure hearts to be introduced to the horror of the real world in that way. As they grew older and began to learn… Read More