For 2 years, I have been dying wanted  to run in the Country Music Marathon, but thanks to 2 of my good friends, I was able to skip out on the tortureous activity and attend their fun-filled weddings instead… in 2010, I no longer have the ability to “cop-out” on my wish–therefore–I am announcing now {to keep […]

Not only is it Friday {BTW-I thought you’d never get here}, but it’s one of my best friend’s birthdays… she is turning 27 today {and yes, that is older than me}. Happy Birthday Candice!! She and I have been close friends ever since we joined Delta Gamma back in 2001… wow, that seems like so […]

If you are like me this year and are attempting to be more “budget-savvy” with your Christmas shopping, I am seeking out all alternatives in the hopes that I can still give festive gifts to my friends and family, while saving money at the same time… Today I am starting a series of 3 {or […]

Another hump day is here {is it just me, or is time really flying lately??} I think that with the changing of the time with it now being dark when I wake up AND when I get off work, workdays seem to go faster, probably because I’m not itching to get out in the gorgeous […]

as i have previously mentioned, my company does a monthly birthday {breakfast or lunch} where we bring in our favorite foods based on the theme of that month: ice cream social, mom’s famous recipe, salad bar, chili cookoff, etc. for november, we are doing “anything but holiday” so we are supposed to bring any type […]

this past weekend was anything but typical… but still fun nonetheless… let me spill the beans 1. friday, i took off work early to meet my mom at christmas village at the nashville fairgrounds–run by the women of pi beta phi, this philanthropy has hundreds of local merchants who set up booths and so you can […]

as a little girl growing up, my mom and i would sing songs right before she tucked me in for bed each night… and i have to admit that when i venture to my parents’ house even now, we still sing these favorite lullabies-i think everyone has a special bond with their mother, i certainly […]

One day, I hope I get to join in the ranks of my family and hop into the rotation of hosting Thanksgiving at my home… notice how I say “one day”– in proper fashion, I want to make sure I can master the art of cooking a holiday feast which is why I am devoting […]

Looking for a reason to get out there and do more {or start} your Christmas shopping this year?? Well, look no further. Starting today, the Gap family of brands is having their annual 30% off Friends and Family sale at Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and their outlet stores, too! From now through Sunday, you […]

this week’s topic reminds me of what i need to go home and do tonight… over at kelsey’s blog, it’s time for the weekly round for wednesday, the ever-popular ‘i wish’ topic ‘I wish’ …. I never had to clean bathrooms again! in other words, i dislike despise cleaning bathrooms–it seems to me that once i […]