Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day is such a wonderful day to celebrate!   Sometimes being a mom can be a thankless job.   Take this time to tell her what she means to you....what impact has she made in your life?   What's your favorite quality she possesses?   Ask her what she wants...breakfast in bed?  The day off from cooking/cleaning?  Spa … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

My Favorite Drink: The Mint Julep

So, I am a total southern girl through and through....I grew up playing on the riverbanks of the Tallahatchie River in the Mississippi dirt with skinned knees, wore smocked dresses, always (and still do!) use "yes, ma'am!" and "yes, sir!", football was second to God in my home...although I pretty much just loved all the … Continue reading My Favorite Drink: The Mint Julep

Wish List Wednesday – May

It's May and I  don't know about you, but this month seems to get so busy that it's hard to stop and smell the beautiful flowers that are in bloom.    Between the kids and school activities, ballet recitals, sports ending, camp scheduling, end of season everything, life can be exhausting. This edition of wish … Continue reading Wish List Wednesday – May

Four Ingredient Egg Salad

You were overzealous with your egg dyeing....three dozen eggs for two kids to be exact! Now what? Hello!! Egg salad....not a fan?? Well, not until today! I have a recipe that will make even the most skeptical egg salad aficionados begging for more! First, I peeled four of my lovely pastel dyed eggs. They were … Continue reading Four Ingredient Egg Salad

Easter Dress Roundup!

Easter is my favorite holiday!! I love to make lamb (check out my recipe for lamb-burgers here!) and have lots of family and chaos and just enjoy the "newness" that the holiday brings! There is always something so special about a new Easter dress! It is something cute and fun and colorful! Even as a … Continue reading Easter Dress Roundup!

Lamb-burgers: An Easter Crowd Pleaser

Who needs hamburgers when you've got lamburgers??!! I usually cook a leg of lamb for Easter, but this year we are trying a more casual approach and choosing to enjoy extra family time instead of cooking so much! First, start with a great apron! I love the ones from Anthropologie! And they make the most … Continue reading Lamb-burgers: An Easter Crowd Pleaser

Wish List Wednesday – April Edition

April Showers bring May Flowers!!!!   We are so excited to bring you this fun Wish List Wednesday as it is full of all the things you need this month to stay warm, dry, on trend, and ready for holidays! First on our list this month is all of our favorite spring styles from Pumps Boutique!! … Continue reading Wish List Wednesday – April Edition

Boys, Bowties, & Easter Baskets!

Easter is one of my favorite holidays because the weather is changing, and things are blooming! The world just seems a little happier! AND the colors are so fun!! If you are a mom of boys, this time of year can also be a challenge when it comes to what to dress your cute little … Continue reading Boys, Bowties, & Easter Baskets!

Deviled Egg Recipe

Easter is one of my favorite holidays,  and I can't let it pass without making my mom's famous deviled eggs.   It just wouldn't be Easter without them....other food items can come and go, but this one is a tradition. Start by boiling 6 eggs (or more if you want, this makes 12 bites) Once … Continue reading Deviled Egg Recipe

Getting Our Tuck On at Pure Barre

And tuck!...and tuck!...and tuck! If you've ever been to a class at Pure Barre, you know exactly what "tuck!" means!! And man do you do a lot of it! Chan and I have been attending Pure Barre Allen for the past month, and even with all of the sickness in both of our houses that … Continue reading Getting Our Tuck On at Pure Barre