My last book conquest was from my 7th grade reading list – Legend by Marie Lu. Honey read it a few years ago and said it was great. I really enjoyed it as well and recommend picking it up! My actual 7th grader hasn’t started it yet, but I think (hope… pray…) that he will… Read More
I came home from sunny California last Friday night to rain and cold. And it literally has not stopped since. I suppose that is fine – I have been working non-stop 12 hour days since then. My job is feast or famine :-) On the bright side, since I’ve been cooped up at home, I’ve… Read More
We have these parkerhouse style rolls at least once a week and they are a foolproof favorite! I am calling them part of “Sunday supper” because you do have to remember to take them out to thaw first thing in the morning. The dough comes in a yellow bag in the freezer section of the… Read More
This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Stacy. She wrote “I’m already subscribed! Our family loves to randomly bless our teachers throughout the school year with a little treat or lunch. My oldest also has a huge heart for those in need and we always do something like occ or angel tree during the Christmas… Read More
I used to share a lot more sources on dressing boys but I’m certain nobody wants to read about where they find their perma-athleisurewear. On the occasion that we dress up, my go-tos are Lands End and Vineyard Vines. Well, between family photos last month, the coming holiday season and 7th grade cotillion in January,… Read More
When I shared a snippet of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler in my to-read stack, I was overwhelmed with messages and comments saying “that was my favorite childhood book”! A week or so later, and before I had even started it, I volunteered to help Whit’s teacher organize the library in… Read More
The Magnolia Table Chicken & Dumplings was another big hit around here! It is one of the ultimate comfort foods, in my opinion. I’ve made numerous variations of this dish over the years and this one was our favorite. Now, here is what Jo’s looks like… … and here’s mine. Barf. It looks awful but it tastes… Read More