Handle – what’s in a name
This post about my blog name and social media handle originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. NAME – it’s something you’re born into, something you’re given or in the case of social media, it’s...
Circus Snack Mix
Y'all I cannot with the snack mix. The first thing I think about when I dream up the idea for a party is, "what snack mix can I serve." We are getting ready for a Greatest Show on Earth event and I had to pull together a Circus Snack Mix to help us celebrate. In...
Banana Pancakes
Toddler food and diet food seem to be the topic of conversation around our table most days. What new food options could we have to keep protein, fruits, and vegetables at our table as often as possible? Also, I seem to be in kind of a rut when it comes to meal...
Mentor and Invest yourself in meaningful work
Mentoring. Its a topic that brings lots of different emotions and opinions. Lucky for me, I'm going to share mine here today and let you decide, on your own, where you stand. But, everyone needs a champion. Every idea needs a champion. Every new business needs a...
Easy Shepherds Pie with Leftover Roast
Easy Shepherds Pie with Leftover Roast is one of my favorite comfort foods. My mom accuses me of wanting to make a roast just so I can have Shepherds Pie. And, she may be on to something, but I’ve won over Mr. McKinney too and since both of us love a Sunday Roast,...
4 Tourism Tips to Support your Local Community
It is National Travel and Tourism week and your local community is the best place to start for grand adventures. These 4 Tourism Tips to Support your Local Community can go a long way in helping spread the word about travel opportunities in your region. I've...
Little Hammies | Baked Ham Sandwiches for Leftovers
This post for Glorified Ham Sandwiches originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers as part of a series with #partner Petit Jean Meats. I took Glorified Ham Sandwiches, as I call them, to our Sunday School class Super Bowl party and thought on the way home, this...
Trader Joe’s Toddler Snacks
There is not much I love more than a grocery store trip. I like walking the aisles, seeing if anything new has snuck into my favorite sections, and finding the seasonal items. When little man was first born, my husband would watch him on Sundays and let me have our...















