One of the things I most often questioned about is dressing boys! I thought I’d share how we outfitted the family for John’s graduation. I figured there’s no better day than graduation day to show that last bit of school spirit. There was a strict dress code issued by the school – tie (no bow… Read More
After discovering the stuffed peppers in the prepared food area of Costco a few months back, they have been on a regular rotation! They are delicious, filling and the whole family loves them. What more could a mom ask for?! They come with six generous sized pepper halves in the container. I think they taste… Read More
It’s been two summers since I started churning out shaved ice at home and my kids and their friend still get giddy at the prospect!! I tell you what – the quickest way to endear a pool full of teenagers is to bring out 9 glass of shaved ice and a basket of syrups. They… Read More
Cornhole is one of our favorite yard games and something the boys drag out nearly every time they have friends over. Honey built our set about 15 years ago and it served us well. But, it was made of wood, had been left out in the rain a few times and had definitely seen better… Read More
I don’t even know how I stumbled across these custom candles when browsing etsy, but I did and it was an immediate “adds to cart” situation. She has a few different designs to choose from, and you can add your grad’s name for free. I chose the “regular 8 oz candle” in lavender & lemongrass… Read More
I’ve been bemoaning this sentiment for a few years now…. The forks and now the spoons were simply disappearing right from the drawer. Every now and then I’d head to replacements and add a bunch of my discontinued flatware from our wedding to my cart. But, it was sooooo pricey here 22 years later that… Read More
Our precious Elsa Belle celebrated her 9th birthday on Monday! After viewing the Eclipse, Whit and I went by the dog bakery to pick up a cupcake for Elsa and celebratory donut for Anna. I set up THE BEST Birthday Butler sign in the kitchen and it was instant party mode! The ladies were literally… Read More