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hamburgers and oyster stew

Hamburgers and Oyster Stew – A Family Tradition

Whew, what a week!  This week has been so very chaotic that for a long time I thought yesterday was Wednesday! Hopefully the rest of the week goes a little smoother.  I’m really looking forward to the 3 day weekend coming up, even if school just started back on the 3rd. 🙂 Disclaimer:  This post […] Read more…

cork board makeover

A Cork Board Makeover: Personalizing a Plain Cork Board

Did y’all miss me yesterday?  I was pulled in so many directions yesterday that I think I have whiplash!  Needless to say, it was 4 o’clock before I realized it and I still hadn’t done a blog post.  I’m posting today to make up for it and I’ll still have a post tomorrow, so you […] Read more…

keeping it clean

Keeping it Clean

It’s finally Friday y’all!  The first week of 2017 had been so busy and I still feel like I’m not getting anything done!  I’m hoping to get things caught up this weekend, but life sometimes has other plans, so we’ll see.  🙂 Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small […] Read more…

Turning an Old Window into a Command Center

  Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something through my link or ad.  This does not change your cost it just helps keep this blog running.  Thanks for your support!  See Privacy Policy & Affiliate Deals page for more information. How’s everyone’s first week of the year […] Read more…

Black Eyed Peas and Things to Come

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve and Day!  My evening and day were spent at home cleaning, cooking, and sewing.  I know, I’m such a party animal!  One thing that definitely did not happen was washing clothes.  It’s an old superstition in my family – wash clothes on New Year’s […] Read more…

Preparing for the New Year

Merry Christmas Eve, eve y’all!  Are all your presents wrapped waiting under the tree for Christmas morning?  Not mine!  I still have some to finish before I can wrap them.  Where did all the time go?  I have a plan every year and it never fails that I wind up at the store on Christmas […] Read more…

cookie baking tips and a cookie recipe

Cookie Baking Tips and a Spiced Cookie Recipe

This time of year always puts me in the baking mood.  I especially love to make cookies!  There are so many types of cookies to choose from and it’s a great way to test out new flavor combinations.  I’ve developed some cookie baking tips over the years that help me get the perfect cookie almost […] Read more…