The Personal Blog of a Gen X Mom.
When I was growing up, I looked forward to weekends because that was when my mama would make my favorite breakfast food ever; pancakes. She made them from scratch and they were so delicious that I’m forever ruined. No other pancakes taste View Post
To some, this might be called traditional New Years Day food, which is supposed to bring good luck. Black-eyed peas Cornbread Cabbage Hog jowl But here in the South, this is just “soul food”. This particular View Post
I can remember this exact time last year, I had so many little items on my New Year’s resolution list that I wanted to accomplish. Some of those things were serious, but most of them were frivolous. I was so excited about the new year View Post
It never fails. After the holidays, usually the day after Christmas, I have the sudden uncontrollable urge to organize and de-clutter. Everything. In sight. I just love the idea of going into the new year with a fresh start, and for me, that View Post
I’m slowly coming out of the “holiday haze” over here. I don’t have a better word to call it when you have your whole family together, good food, good times, etc. It’s too bad it doesn’t last a little longer, but I did start putting up our View Post
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas. View Post
I *think* the shopping is finally finished and we are settling in as a family to enjoy our Christmas break. I promised myself I would NOT get strung out about everything this year and just keep it simple so I can enjoy instead of worry about if View Post
Meet “Sprite”. Yes, he’s kind of scary looking in a clownish kind of way. Yes, he is homemade. And YES, this is our family’s “Elf on the Shelf”. Don’t laugh. I said, don’t laugh! OK. Laugh. Because we do. I discovered Sprite View Post
Do you have holiday traditions that your family always looks forward to each year? We have a few, but I have always wanted to add a few more to make this time of the year really special for my son. So why haven’t I done this yet? View Post
Well, another Thanksgiving is in the books and it’s back to work for me today. I really enjoyed being off for 9 delicious days, but it seems like it went so fast! I did manage to clean out two closets while I was off, so I feel a bit more View Post
Can I get an amen? I don’t know about y’all, but I’m staying in today! And if you do go out today, y’all be safe out there! View Post
