Over the past few weeks, I’ve been listening to Kristin Hannah’s The Women, and let me tell you…. this one is going to stay with me for a long time. I chose the audiobook version, and I’m so glad I did. The narration brought the story to life in a way that felt authentic and… Read More
Back in January, I set out to learn sourdough, and here we are months later – still feeding, stretching, scoring, and baking! It’s been such a fun (and delicious) journey. Caring for a starter is definitely not for the faint of heart (ha!), but once you get into a rhythm, it becomes part science experiment,… Read More
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