I was talking with Leigh the other day- we try to have a state of the blog meeting every couple of weeks in an effort to make sure we are and continue to be on the same page as far… Continue Reading
Just knowing Becki Carr Lee, today’s guest poster, has made me (Leigh) cooler by association. I met Becki (at left) in 2002 when I interned at an independent music publicity firm in Athens, Georgia where she worked. When she isn’t busy… Continue Reading
So. Who doesn’t love cooking with their crockpot? I mean, it is the ultimate set it and forget it. I am always on the lookout for good crockpot recipes. But, here’s the catch- I am looking for crockpot recipes that… Continue Reading
I made homemade taco seasoning for the first time over a year ago- I did not realize that all the components were already in my spice cabinet. I have thought about finding a recipe for ranch seasoning but never got… Continue Reading
Since the beginning of my adventure down the Pinterest rabbit hole, I have seen pins of adorable, painted plastic-animals adorning the lids of glass jars. Once painted, you can use them for storing ALL OF THE THINGS! I have shared my… Continue Reading
Last week Leigh and I celebrated the big 01 by co-writing 2 posts looking back over the past year and picking our favorites and our not so favorites. Yesterday, Leigh got us started with a guest post from her lovely… Continue Reading
What better way to kick off the start of the second year of blogging than with a great guest post?! Today’s post comes to us from my dear, sweet friend Chiarita. You may remember her from our recent trip to… Continue Reading
Life is kind of made of flops, huh? Flops aren’t always negative, but they are always something from which you (hopefully) learn. It is kind of surreal to think that we have been blogging for a year! It has been… Continue Reading
Can you hear that? What?! You don’t hear the trumpets?! You can’t see the confetti?! Well, let me tell you… it’s a veritable Carnivale over here at FTTDWYW. Cause, you know what? This week is our one-year blogaversary! Fun Things To Do… Continue Reading
Its that magical time of the year again: Girl Scout Cookie Time. I was never a Brownie or a Girl Scout, but I like to think of myself as a supporter of both organizations. I love most of the values they… Continue Reading
I remember my stepmother making stuffed bell peppers when I was young. If I remember correctly she would make a goolosh of sorts complete with ground beef and noodles. After stuffing the bell peppers she would put them in a… Continue Reading
She’s done it again, folks! Our resident yarn-whisperer, Sheila, is back and showing us how to work with handpainted yarn. Handpainted yarn, although beautiful and special, can also be kind of tricksy with which to work. In today’s post, Sheila gives us some great tips on working with the yarn… Continue Reading
It is hard to believe that the first two months of 2014 have come and gone and that it is time for me to check in on these goals I set for the year. I am so glad that not… Continue Reading
What came first? The chicken or egg? I don’t know but, I do know that the 40 pound box of 100% natural boneless, skinless chicken breast that I got from Zaycon Foods was amazing! You may remember guest blogger, Rachel… Continue Reading
[spotify track=”spotify:track:0lTrunYU4xo46shJeK9Xjp”] If asked to describe Vegas in one word, I would first ask why someone was asking, but then (after thinking) would have to answer, “surreal.” Vegas is literally the antithesis of reality. An adult Disney World rising out of the middle of… Continue Reading
I am a sucker for a good deal. Especially when it comes to clothes. I love clothes but I do not love playing an arm and a leg for clothes. Consequently, I always have my eyes pealed for a good… Continue Reading
I am the worst. Last week, after sitting myself down and doing all of my posts for one week in one sitting, I walked around so proud of myself for having been so on top of things. I vowed I… Continue Reading
There was a time in my life wherein I did not really love to eat Mexican food. It just was not my favorite but those days are long gone! I love Mexican food! If I get to pick the restaurant,… Continue Reading
So. I have been sticking to my menu-planning and I have been trying to keep our week from becoming monotonous. I have been trying out a new recipe here and there and we have also enjoyed some of our old… Continue Reading
[spotify track=”spotify:track:4Ki2zXoAdjI74zPeJvUTHS”] Happy Valentine’s Day! I have had a lifelong love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. On one hand, I realize that it is a holiday totally marketed to our over-spending culture to spend some more money and… do we as a… Continue Reading