German Chocolate Pecan Bars
These are too-die-for, if I do say so myself. I asked Keira if she’d request that I make them when she comes home for Thanksgiving during college breaks. To which […]
Thanksgiving Book Recs
I’m a theme person, so we have plenty of holiday appropriate books in our house. After 11 years, they quickly add up. But these two are faves in our house […]
7 Days of Christmas
My heart beats wildly for the words of Jen Hatmaker. And also for all things Christmas. So a Jen Hatmaker book about the holiday season? Yeah, that’s right up this […]
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
I know, I know, nobody wants to hear how meaningful food is to someone. Here’s my story anyway. Sorry, not sorry. Skip to the recipe deets if you must. My […]
Pecan Cheesecake
It may not look like much, but this was the most delicious cheesecake I’ve ever made! I do confess, the pecan filling was pretty chewy and difficult to eat. But […]
It’s a Holly-Day
41. As of today, that’s how many birthdays I’ve had. In my years on this earth, I’ve been gifted with so many memorable birthday presents. But I’m gonna focus on […]
Independence Day Bark
This recipe is simple enough for the kids to help with, but delicious enough that everyone will enjoy it! Ingredients: 2 cups crushed pretzels 1/2 cup peanuts 16 crushed Oreos […]
You are Enough
All the mushy cliches are true. I didn’t know how much love I was capable of feeling. Kids are like a piece of your heart walking around in human […]
Truth
There comes a point in every parenting journey when you need to have the talk. So you tell your kids to take a seat. After all, they’re gonna want to sit […]
Stay Golden
Christmas Day hasn’t even arrived yet, but I’m calling it – this Golden Girls Chia Pet is my favorite gift of 2018! It arrived today from my mama and my […]
Childlike Wonder
Our firstborn is 10. A pre-teen. A tween. She’s interested in pop-culture, her looks are changing, and her thoughtful opinions allow her to hold her own in grown-up conversations. As […]
Trunk or Treat
Bucking tradition, we headed downtown to experience our first small-town trunk or treat. Me (thinking I’m so smart): “Let’s go an hour into the event because the lines will have […]