New Life

Saturday morning I went on a walk with my puppy, Lexie. We walked the same path we usually do around our neighborhood. She stopped to smell every mailbox while I listened to The Happy Hour podcast with Jamie Ivey. (As a side note, this particular episode was with Food Network chef and judge Aarti Sequeira …

My One Word for 2019

There were a couple words in consideration for my 2019 word of the year, but I was struggling to find one single word that could encompass the attitude and approach I wanted to take into the new year. While eating Olive Garden pasta, soup, and breadsticks with a dear friend, our conversation revealed the word …

Supper Made Simple: The Easiest Barbecue Chicken

Can I tell you a secret? The kitchen is not a scary place. Making a meal or baking a pretty dessert does not have to be challenging, time consuming, or stressful. Shocking, right? It's totally possible to get maximum taste for a meal out of minimal ingredients and minimal time. Two ingredients are all you need to make this ultimate Southern made simple recipe: barbecue chicken.

November Thankfulness Challenge: Day 2 and Day 3

I'm sharing two days today! Keep reading to find out what home and football mean to me and why I'm thankful for them.

November Thankfulness Challenge

I'm sharing one thing I'm thankful for each day in November and challenging you to do the same. Keep on reading for day one.

Fall Decorating Inspiration for Your Home

It's the first day of fall! Even though I'm sad to say goodbye to summer, I'm equally excited for fairs, fall clothing, and football. The change in season also means it's acceptable to decorate for fall starting with my bookshelf. This year I went for a unique fall color combination featuring warm and cozy shades: …

A Prayer for North Carolina before Hurricane Florence

Hey God, I come to you because I know you are the Creator of the world and all that is in it. You are faithful and loving. You protect and give peace. You are with us through all of life's storms and I thank you for your constant presence. Hurricane Florence is strong, but you …

Monday Morning Goodbyes

Are you excited? Are you nervous? Those are the two questions I've been getting the most from co-workers as I begin to say goodbye to people I've worked with and the little cubicle I've worked in for the past two and a half years. For more than a year, I've been balancing a full-time job …

How To Make Banana Muffins with Dark Chocolate Chips

Last week, we had two very ripe bananas sitting on our counter. There were two options 1.) make a raccoon or possum very happy by throwing the fruit out our back door (I live in the country, y'all) or 2.) serve them to the humans living inside the house.

Highways, Hearts, and Hushpuppies

Sometimes, I want a clear, bright sign like this from God telling me what to do and sometimes that is exactly what he does.