I did not learn about the horrific school shooting in Florida until this morning. On a day meant to show love and affection to spouses, significant others, children and friends, something sinister was unfolding at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Since this morning, I have wavered back and forth between intense sadness and outrage. It is an atrocity… Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day! We were up late this morning and racing against the clock but, when I realized a turkey sandwich would not do on Ash Wednesday, I did manage to eek out a cute peanut butter and honey option for Whit. I might have gone to the bus stop in a state of unkempt… Read More
I used to make these super easy and pretty darn yummy cookies every year around Valentine’s Day but somewhere along the way they fell off my radar. I was shopping with Whit after school the other day and he asked to get peanut butter cookie mix . It was quite serendipitous seeing as the Dove… Read More
I love setting out puzzles in the den for holidays and when I came across a darling tic-tac-toe set in the Target Dollar Spot (except it was $3) I thought it was a perfect alternative for Valentine’s Day! I used a chalkboard I’ve had for years as the playing board, and the boys have had… Read More
Trader Joe’s carries the cutest mini cans of white and rose wine. I picked up a few last summer for the beach and thought they were pretty good. (Mind you, I have zero taste or credentials in rating wines – my fave red is $8 at Costco). When I was shopping last week, I came… Read More
I have a collection of printable Valentine’s from years past that can easily be put together for February 14th! Have a Beary Sweet Valentine’s Day It’s Valentine’s Day… WHOOPEE Popped by to say Happy Valentine’s Day Have a Ball this Valentine’s Day Tic Tac Toe Valentine You’re Just Write & You’re Sweet Valentines The rest… Read More
Mother served the best biscuits when we were all home for Christmas. We all gobbled them up, raved about them and insisted she share the recipe with us. And here it was… Mary B’s Southern Made Biscuits :-) Why make when you can buy one that tastes homemade?! Both of our Publix stores carry them… Read More