If you are one of the brave and adventureous people out there {like my mom and I} who venture out each year in the wee hours of Black Friday {the day after Thankgiving} to herd with the masses to reap HUGE discounts at local malls and retailers, this post is for you! A good friend […]

I don’t know about you, but I am most definitely NOT going to be one of the many people this holiday season who gain an estimated 8 to 10 pounds (I found this number on MSN for those who are wondering)… can you believe that??? Between potlucks and parties, I can see how easy it is, […]

I just happened to stumble across the cutest game via Social Couture. It’s called “Thanksgiving Box of Questions” and it’s the perfect game for family and friends gathered around the table for the holiday. My family loves all things games {Wii, Catch Phrase, Poker} so this is definitely something I can see them getting excited […]

With the holiday season fast approaching, if you are in need of some fun and festive ideas for your Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas Cocktail, or New Year’s Eve Celebration, head over to my other blog, Southern Paperie, for some amazing party planning websites and blogs. They are amazing and will make your party divinely unique! And if you […]

Can I ask one question: will someone please tell me what happened to October? One minute it was here, and the next… it was gone. I swear time flies by so much faster the older I get and then I sit and ponder trying to recap what just happened. I hope everyone had a fantastic […]

Today at work, we are celebrating the season with our annual chili cook-off and costume contest… I think a lot of us just want to dress up so that we can act a little bit child-like and find a way to get away with it around work collleagues. Because I have yet to perfect a […]

For my local Nashville readers, this weekend marks the 24th Annual Pumpkinfest in historic downtown Franklin, TN.  I love everything about this community–each season, they shut down the town square and have local merchants, restaurants, shops, and exciting events highlighted to get families in the habit of getting outside and taking advantage of their town. […]

The weekend is almost here, which means loads of super scary Halloween movies are sure to fill television screens everywhere, or so I hope as I am having a relaxing take on the holiday this year. Unlike some people I know, (and yes I am calling out my beloved Jeff who doesn’t like scary movies […]

I have to admit, I am a little sad this year as I decided not to go-all-out and celebrate Halloween the way I normally do.. at a party or huge event with lots of friends dressed in their best! This year, Jeff and I decided to give out candy to trick-or-treaters and hang out with […]

If you are like me and find it difficult to walk away from buying something that you think you just ‘have to have’, you may want to read this article… I found it via MSN this morning and I am promising myself to make a better effort about my buying habits, especially now that we’re […]