[spotify track=”spotify:local:Clarence+Carter:Soulful+Christmas+%5bDisc+2%5d:Back+Door+Santa:129″] Faithful Reader, you may already know that Tupelo is the birthplace of Elvis but did you know that it is the home of my best friend, Bridgette, and her family? Well, yes it is. I must admit that I do… Continue Reading
Me: Exactly how difficult is making a cheesecake? Moma: It’s not hard (her answer for everything made in the kitchen). I got a spring form pan last Christmas and as of the week of Thanksgiving had still not made a… Continue Reading
I promised last week that I would do a recap of our Thanksgiving Eve. It’s going to have to be in two parts. Today, I am going to do the savory items and then on Monday, I will do the… Continue Reading
I am always so excited for December to arrive and then find it totally unbelievable that it is December already. This year is no exception! Moma took Baby Bub back to my hometown the first of last week leaving me… Continue Reading
There is something just insipidly wonderful about this time of year for me. I love it. I have said it before and I am going to repeat it, I love this time of year. I am not ignorant to the… Continue Reading
As a little girl I sincerely thought that “centerpiece” was synonymous with “fresh flower arrangement.” I had no clue that a centerpiece could be anything. My paternal grandmother was the only one in my close family that did much entertaining and around lunch of… Continue Reading
I am such a creature of habit. If I do something out of routine, it totally throws me off! Generally, it doesn’t upset me- it just throws me off. Today’s post is a victim of me doing something out of… Continue Reading
I love succulent plants. Well, I kinda love all plants but I have a very special place in my heart for succulent plants. I had a few on my own and thanks to my friend Nan, I have a few… Continue Reading
Okay. In your mind’s eye, go with me. I have always loved decorating for Christmas. I have always loved putting up trees, lights, wrapping gifts, holiday baking- the whole nine yards. I enjoy it all. I was probably 24 when… Continue Reading
I love photos. They take me right back to the moment they capture. They are a back-up for my memory. I have always loved them- I just have. I have collected picture frames since elementary school. In fact, I have… Continue Reading
Yep. Jean season is in full swing here on the Alabama Gulf Coast. I mean, it’s November- it’s time that we be able to wear jeans. I always say I want it to be cool/cold when it is supposed to be… Continue Reading
Menu planning can be drudgingly monotonous. And then 5 o’clock rolls around and I have no clue as to what is for dinner. And it can be kind of stressful- even when it is just Baby Bub and me at… Continue Reading
I would say it is a safe bet that most Americans have had spaghetti at one time or another. Additionally, I would bet that even those who are the most challenged in the kitchen can pull off spaghetti. I grew… Continue Reading
I firmly believe that I get better with age. I am not opposed to getting older in the least. I look forward to my birthday with excitement. With age comes understanding and depth and wisdom- all of which I truly appreciate.… Continue Reading
Bub and I are starting to finally come back to cooking at home. Actually, we started getting back in the swing of things around the end of September, first of October. Consequently, I have been trolling Pinterest for some healthy… Continue Reading
From October 19, 2012 until October 19, 2013 represents the longest and simultaneously the fastest year of my life! October 19th is Baby Bub’s birthday. It seems like just last week that I was cruising the maternity ward hell bent… Continue Reading
Y’all. Baby Bub will be a year old tomorrow! Oh my goodness- time flies! I mean, flies! This was just the first year! As he gets older he won’t grow and develop as fast as he has this first year… Continue Reading
I love Pinterest and I have tried lots of recipes that I have found on there. I have pinned a million other recipes that I have yet to try and in all likelihood will never try but, man- they look… Continue Reading
Here’s the deal: I have a sweet tooth from hell. I have two options. I can try to soothe that sweet tooth or I can try to ignore it and likely go on a sugar binge later. I have found… Continue Reading
We stuff our brains with tons of useless information and then we try to plug in some actual stuff that is good to know and we can’t remember it for the life of us! I mean, it would benefit me… Continue Reading