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Chasing Cows, Finding Blooms
This post about Chasing Cows and Finding Blooms is my personal reflection of the COVID-19 in my community and processing the thoughts ruminating in my head. While it's not my normal content, it takes me back to the roots of why I started this blog for healing and...
DIY Tie-Dye Kitchen Towels
Tie-Dye Kitchen Towels may not be the most practical thing out there but isn't the point of a gift to give you something you wouldn't give yourself? These turned out to be such a fun and unique Monther's Day gift and I made a few extras that will be burp cloths at...
Weight Watcher Friendly Pimento Cheese Spread
I live in the south and Southern Pimento Cheese is one of my favorite food groups. But, these days we are trying to make better food choices and our Weight Watcher plan is (was) working before quarantine! So, finding light and easy lunches for summer are important...
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An Open Letter to Graduates
Something about the graduation season makes me a little nostalgic. So, I thought I'd write An Open Letter to Graduates in big sister chat mode! I think I reflect on who I was at 18 or 22. And with a Little Man of my own, I can't even begin to think about...
Relaxing and Restoring Bath Salts
Bath salts are such an easy way to turn a long day into a relaxing evening. Just 2 tablespoons of this Relaxing and Restoring Bath Salts added to bathwater can help calm your thoughts, restore peace and some moisture, and clear your mind before bed or for a midday...
Tried and True Family Meals
Given all the extra menu planning we are doing, I thought I'd share with you some of my Tried and True Family Meals. At the beginning of January, my sister-in-law and I started a new group on Facebook, sharing meal ideas through a weekly theme. I've seen so many...
Chile Lime Snack Mix
Cinco de Mayo is kinda like Valentine's Day, it's on the calendar every year no matter what else is going on. And, if I like anything, I enjoy celebrating a good food holiday. I'm sad that our community's Fiesta Fest got pushed back this spring, but that doesn't...
How to support Small Businesses while social distancing
Man, we are living through such an interesting time. I've met my new niece via FaceTime, I've attended a baby shower on Zoom and I just finished designing a "trucker friendly" dining guide for my local community. Our local business owners and fellow citizens need...
DIY Tin Can Wind Chime
Ok, I'm over it. Yes, the cranky and the quarantine, but even more all the trash. This DIY Tin Can Wind Chime Craft for Kids is an easy craft/activity to do with your family by turning trash into recycled goods along the way. And, a great way to explore Earth Day...
Easter Cards and Craft Ideas with a Toddler
Our extra time social distancing and sheltering down has brought a big need for new activities and lots of creativity. We've tried to use the time wisely to make ahead some Easter cards and crafts and send fun mail to our family and friends. So, what have we been...
Pineapple Au Gratin Casserole
Sometimes you just make something and it blows their minds. Like they take a scoop from the potluck line thinking its hashbrown casserole and instead it's a fruity side, but they aren't mad about it. Pineapple Au Gratin Casserole is that side dish! I'm sharing this...
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