I celebrated my last birthday in my 40s this past Sunday. When I woke up and came downstairs to make myself a cup of coffee, this was what greeted me on the dining room table. It’s almost as if he is saying HE is the gift! Ha! My husband has an adorable habit of making…
This post is all about new to me food and fashion! Ever since I left my job last year, I haven’t bought any new clothes. I’m also that person that will wear their clothes for years….yeaaarrrrsssss….without purchasing anything new. After I did a major closet cleanout, it left me with very, very little to choose…
We have a senior in the house! Back to School for the Teen kicked off last Wednesday, and it seems like it has been a whirlwind ever since. I’m currently typing this on a Saturday at almost midnight. I had a huge nap this afternoon, and I guess I will be awake for a while. …
It’s BTS Week here for us! In some ways, it seems like we had a long summer, and in others, I can’t believe it’s time for the Teen to head back to school for his final year! BTS Cupcakes Hubby and I popped in to grab our favorite Friday lunch from a local grocery store’s…
Today’s post will be a mix of all the random things I can think of because I just don’t have anything exciting happening this week. In The Sky Our little town was buzzing with excitement on social media last Friday when the Dick’s blimp circled for a couple of hours. I had never seen…
We have been doing some country cooking at home! I told you about my first adventure of putting corn in the freezer. My neighbor returned last week with a whole bag of fresh okra and some green beans! Woohoo! I have been craving some fried okra and am ashamed to say I have never cooked…
I’m a little stressed as of late. Summer break is winding down for us, and it’s time to focus on what’s ahead as far as the start of school and some home repairs we need to have done. It’s a lot to think about The Roof Over My Head This roof replacement thing is stressing…
I recently had an experience putting up corn as a first-timer! I grew up eating fresh vegetables and fruit from my great-uncle’s garden. I can often remember my Mama standing at the sink in the kitchen, putting up fresh peas, corn, and tomatoes. Of course, as a kid, none of that interested me in the…