Holidays
Mama Sue’s Crockpot Kitchen Cabinet Gumbo
This post, sharing the recipe for Mama Sue's Kitchen Cabinet Gumbo, originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. This gumbo recipe is a perfect choice for a weeknight Mardi Gras celebration around...
Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts
This recipe for Homemade Strawberry Pop Tarts is a fun tradition I started our first year of marriage. Calling it spoiling my husband, but I call it providing an option for his favorite treat. When we came home from our honeymoon, I thought it would be a fun idea...
Candy Bar Cake Bars
I can’t be the only one with a bowl sitting on my counter full of that bottom of the stocking candy that we didn’t eat while we were opening presents on Christmas day. It stares me down all day long and I”m pretty good about it until Mr. McKinney comes home and...
Cowboy Caviar
Well, its January 1 and that means black-eyed peas for good luck in the new year. It also means new commitments to be healthier as often as possible. I took this festive Cowboy Caviar “salad” to a church potluck and it was a light and refreshing addition to all the...
Three Ingredient Sausage Balls
I’m gonna tell you right here. These three-ingredient sausage balls are going to blow your mind. “In the words of Mr. McKinney, “They don't sound good and they don’t look good, but they are soooooo good.” We may not agree on all those adjectives, but he is so...
Branson at Christmas with a Toddler
Last week, we took a quick trip to Branson for a long weekend together. Traveling with a toddler to any town can be kinda tricky but finding a few things that are the perfect entertainment for them will make your trip so much more successful. It will take a...
Potluck Perfect Confetti Corn
This Weight Watcher friendly Potluck Perfect Confetti Corn recipe is adapted from a staple my mom made in our home growing up. The rule with a potluck when you are on a diet is to take the food you can eat. Let your family know what you are bringing, so when...
GuacStar Taco Party
This past weekend, little man hosted a GuacStar party for some friends and family. We aren’t super big on all the Halloween stuff, but it’s fun to dress up and kids love it and it was a perfect excuse to get some friends together for a fall party. And, if you don’t...















