35: No Jive
Who am I kidding? For as long as I live, there will always be jive in my life– in all of its forms. Today is my 35th birthday. Some years go flying past without much to note. This was not… Continue Reading
Gone Fishin’
I would like to offer a million apologies to our readers and to Coralie. I have been M.I.A. for the last two weeks: no posts, no #waybackwwednesday, no nuffin’. There is just something about being back in Georgia that makes a… Continue Reading
Strawberry Short- Lemon Poke Cake Mash-Up
A Mash Up of Two Classics Strawberry Short-Lemon Poke Cake Mash-Up… now, say that fast 3 times in a row! That is a mouthful on several different levels! It is strawberry time here and fresh strawberries are just so tasty-… Continue Reading
#WayBackWednesday Bathroom Remodel and Update
Do you hear me knocking? Its Way Back Wednesday! Yep! And I have to say- I woke up this morning, logged into the blog’s dashboard- pull up some of the oldest of my posts and found the paisley stamped shower… Continue Reading
Fa-Get About It Friday
Okay, once again I went MIA. This time it was not because I was taking a moment to regroup and get a new perspective– this time it was because I was working hard for the money. I worked 5 days… Continue Reading
Life After Birchbox: Tips and a Curio Cabinet
Remember when I did Birchbox product reviews? Yeah. Although a good subject idea, our modified posting schedule and life’s craziness got in the way of that venture. Plus, there are many out there who do it better than I, so I… Continue Reading
Way Back Wednesday: Leigh’s Traveling Tips
I am a frequent traveler. In fact, I am writing this post from Georgia, having flown out of LAX last Sunday. Traveling/packing is stressful, no matter how you slice it. So stressful, in fact, that it caused this weeks ‘Way Back Wednesday’ feature… Continue Reading
A Fun Things the Blog Recommendation: The Squatty Potty
I was born with a severe case of wanderlust. As such, to sate that proclivity and prepare for future adventures, I enjoy watching travel shows. In many a segment, Western tourists are often dismayed or off put by the “primitive”… Continue Reading
Tomato Gravy- aka Showstopper!
A Show Stopper People. Seriously. How in the world did it take 35 years for this dish to cross my radar?!?!! It is so delicious! A good friend of mine has always talked about his momma making it for him-… Continue Reading
Soups On- Southwestern Style- An Update.
This was one of the first posts that I published and it was actually scheduled and published before the blog went live. I did not realize that this post commemorates the first time I ever made this Southwest Beef Taco… Continue Reading
A Pinterest Experiment/T-Shirt Mod: Getting That Vintage Soft Feel
T-shirts, amirite? I don’t know about you guys, but I have two drawers full of them. Not only do I collect cool t-shirts, but (like everyone else), I ALSO inadvertently acquire free, scratchy ones. Some of those get used as practice-runs for t-shirt mods,… Continue Reading
Local’s Guide to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: What to Do
Okay, like I promised- here is the 2nd half to my 2 part series on Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama. Last week I outlined my favorite places to eat if you find yourself on the… Continue Reading
Way Back Wednesday: Leigh’s Book Reviews
With as avid a reader as I am (and I know Coralie is too), I am surprised that book reviews don’t get a lot of play on the website. Which is why, going back and polishing/editing my book review posts… Continue Reading
A Fun Things the Blog Recommendation: Kloud City Foam-Tipped Scrubber
For me, not having the right tool for the job can be one of the most frustrating things. I am all about working smarter, not harder. If I must do chores, then I want them done as quickly and efficiently… Continue Reading
Local’s Guide to Gulf Shores/Orange Beach: Where to Eat
Y’all. I do believe I have just experienced a 5 month time warp! This has been the fastest winter of my life! I am sure that those that live further North than me would not agree- particularly those who have… Continue Reading
You Can’t Take It with You- an Update
Let me describe the way I am picking old posts to update- I am going back to the very first ones and just clicking on one. And that becomes my update candidate. I had forgotten about this post and my… Continue Reading
Wardrobe Maintenance: Hanger Strap Lifehack
I love clothing pieces that come with sewn-in hanger straps. It’s a small pleasure, but it makes life easier. Ain’t nobody got time for finding bunched-up clean clothes that have fallen on the closet floor off their hanger. Although we already know… Continue Reading
The Blogaversary Continues! Year Two Flops!
When we had our meeting to discuss what we wanted to do to celebrate our 2 year blogaversary the easiest decision was deciding to once again share our favorites and flops from the past year. After all, looking back and… Continue Reading
#waybackwednesday
Remember? On Monday? When we said we’d have a big announcement on Wednesday? But, now it’s Thursday? We’re throwing back this Thursday to introduce a feature we talked about way back on Monday! Just go with it. Blog-revamps, much like time and… Continue Reading
The Blogaversary! Year Two Faves!
Pop the champagne. Put up the streamers. No, no… put away the glitter– don’t you know that that stuff gets everywhere?! This week marks Fun Things To Do While You’re Waiting’s two-year anniversary. Can you believe it? Two years. Frankly, it’s hard to believe that… Continue Reading