I’m plotting on what to get the minis this year for Valentine’s Day…since Christmas was just over a month ago, we have so many toys to dig out of the playroom closet that I know toys aren’t even an option for things they “need”. Yes, it’s a Hallmark holiday in my mind, but I still […]

“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and PEOPLE StyleWatch®, and Real Simple® but all my opinions are my own. #PMedia #NewYearMeTime  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” It’s January, and I’m still unwinding from the holiday stress, re-focusing on my goals and ambitions for the new year, and I’m getting inspired […]

Hey friends…welcome to another installment of our weekly roundup of goodness in celebration of our Five on Friday Linkup! You know the details… One. Sugar Bit End of Season Sale Details I am anxiously counting down the days until I get to see some of my favorite local friends and customers at our End of […]

When we last left off, I shared the recently finished powder room…yes, that was back in April so it’s been awhile. I mentioned then that as we make this house our home, we want to take time on each of the rooms, and decorate them for our tastes now, and well as invest in staple […]

This past weekend, the FedEx man delivered the happiest package I’ve received in quite some time, and that my friends is the gift that keeps on giving, all year long. Yes, it’s a wine membership and this mama is one happy gal! Let’s backtrack a bit here, for Jeff and I had talked about doing […]

One. Easy Chicken n Dumplins (ones that taste homemade) I posted a snapshot on IG the other day sharing one of our most beloved dinner options…Chicken n Dumplins, and I had a good number of you asking for me to post the recipe on the blog. So, here ya go: and yes, this makes the […]

Don’t you love it when you stumble across something that makes your wardrobe a little more fun? That’s the essence of Lillybee, a lifestyle brand focused on collegiate and sorority shoes and accessories. And yes, I might be above their target age demographic since this mama already had her time in college and sorority life, but […]

You know those things you use/wear everyday and you’re so thankful you discovered them? Almost like an ode to “Oprah’s Favorite Things”?? Yeah, these are mine from last year. Some were game changers for this lady and I am sharing my honest thoughts and opinions about these goodies that are now my go-to’s… Kork Ease […]

It’s been awhile since I’ve updated on here about my littlest mini AKA crazy girl Carson so I thought I would write a synopsis about what Miss Sassypants is up to these days! Hey Nugget… You keep us on our toes, that’s all I can say my dear. You have ZERO fear and will do […]

Rather than set a lengthy list of almost unattainable new year goals and resolutions like in years past (see mine from 2014, 2013, and 2012), I’ve decided that I am going to give myself one single word to live by this year in the hopes I can really clarify and make an impact in various […]