At the conclusion of John’s kindergarten year, I purchased a copy of Oh, the Places You’ll Go! and had his sweet teacher write him a little note. The tradition continued through the years, and I even started Whit’s book in pre-school. I collected so many memories from those precious years! When John reached middle school… Read More
This manicotti is one of my favorite suppers we had growing up. I used to make it for my family but then manicotti shells became impossible to find. My bestie mentioned locating a box last week and I thought it was time to track one down myself! Spinach and Cheese Manicotti Box manicotti 16 ounce ricotta cheese 3 cups mozzarella… Read More
I started The Four Winds one evening about 9:00 PM intending to read just enough to put me to sleep. Meaning, like 5-10 minutes. Well, I finally closed the last chapter at almost 4:00 AM that same night and had no regrets. I was completely transported to a time and place I knew nothing about.… Read More
I made this homemade giant strawberry pop tart on Memorial Day and it was met with rave reviews from the fam! Everything about it is perfection and, after trying it, you’ll never be able to have one from the box again. As I was making the crust I thought to myself… maybe next time I’ll… Read More
I am SO not a beauty blogger. I’m not one to embrace change. But, here we go. After about 20 years, I recently switched from Bare Minerals to Laura Geller makeup. My bestie has been using it, I was nearly out of makeup and there was a fabulous deal. Once I got past the “I’m… Read More
Good morning friends! Here’s a recap of musings, goings and doings from the past month or so! I finally managed to make boiled peanuts as good as Daddy-O’s. There’s honestly nothing like em. Honey and I have spent hours between the stacks at the library this summer. Our boys won’t go but that doesn’t stop… Read More
Let me start by saying that I loved The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek SO much. I picked it up before our Kentucky trip because I realized a few years back that I enjoy reading a book set in a place while I’m visiting that place. I didn’t get to it on that trip, but… Read More