This weekend I had the luxury to get away for two nights with two of my oldest friends. We stayed at a family cabin in the North Georgia mountains that I’ve been fortunate enough to visit a number of times over the last three decades. We spent most of our time in comfy clothes, sipping… Read More
I am excited to share an absolutely divine winter soup with you tonight. It is the epitome of cozy comfort food. I adore the one in the soup bar at Publix and this is just as tasty – but much more affordable to feed my hungry family. Chicken & Wild Rice Soup You can find… Read More
Every time I’m asked if I am sad about John’s impending graduation, I truthfully reply that I cannot be sad when he is so happy. As a mother, I find no joy greater than sharing in the happiness of my children. At the start of senior year John went through the surprisingly rigorous application process… Read More
For Christmas 2021, I gave each of the grandparents a subscription to Storyworth. Over the course of 2022 and into early 2023, Juju, Mimi and Epaw shared their stories and recorded their memories. For Christmas 2023, I was able to give each of the grown kids and grands these beautiful books. Each week, each of… Read More
Happy New Year! I’m back with my sixth installment of 12 gifts on the 24th for my college bound kiddo. If you want to brush up on this little project, read this post. You’ll also find a ton of great ideas from other readers in the comments. We still don’t know for sure where he is… Read More
It’s been a while since I shared my musings. This is exactly Sister and I. So often when we are together we just cannot stop. And then it’s a scene. And our kids are mortified. And i wouldn’t have it any other way. Who says shaved ice is only a summer treat?! It is still… Read More
Ever since our cooking class in Italy last summer we’ve been making homemade pasta on a regular basis. It is such a fun family night activity and one I know the boys will stay home for. We typically do it on the weekend, but had a “snow” day last week and a free evening with… Read More