Bridge Builder. Solution Seeker. Everyday Encourager.
Arkansas Chicken Spaghetti
A month ago, one of my husband's co-workers had a baby. Once I heard the baby was finally here, I knew immediately that we needed to get a meal over to their family. I know what a difference those meals that showed up at our house after Little Man came - it was...
Ranchero Chicken Stuffed Bell Peppers
Last month, I shared a recipe for my regular Stuffed Bell Peppers and that filling also makes a great base to a marinara sauce for spaghetti squash. But, I’ve recently mixed it up a little bit and gone the “ranchero way.” I was inspired by a recipe I got this...
October Meal Plan
In October, I’m ready for fall foods - pumpkin, soups, comfort foods, and casseroles. But the seasonal produce changes and I start thinking about squash and apples and less about grilling and more about slow cooking! This month had lots of random travel for us, so...
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...
Rustic Italian Chicken Stew
Last fall, our family got away together for a chill weekend on the mountain. We all gathered at the Double D and Lazy T Ranch in Perryville. It was such a fun and relaxing weekend. The internet was not really present, we went for a ride in the ranger to look at the...
Exploring Historic Park City, UT
This summer I had the great privilege of attending the wedding of one of my "little sisters." I used quotes because we are not blood sisters, but it might as well be. Hailey was something like 5 when I became friends with her older sister and I've been in her life...
Basic Cantina Style Salsa
Sunday, we had fajitas for Sunday lunch and I threw together my Cantina Style Salsa and we could not stay out of it. Little Man is obsessed with salsa right now. I'm not sure if its because we eat out too much and our main options here are Mexican food restaurants,...
19 Travel Tips and Treasures in Savannah, GA
At the beginning of the summer, our family took a week-long trip to Tybee Island and Savannah, Georgia. While we were out and about, I gathered a list of a few of my favorite things to do in Savannah. I've been to Savannah before with my mom for a long Mother's Day...
Stuffed Bell Peppers
This post sharing the recipe for Stuffed Bell Peppers originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. Sometimes you plan for dinner and sometimes you dig in the fridge and freezer and see what you can...
Love Local | my favorite eateries in De Queen
This post about dining around my local hometown of De Queen, Arkansas and how the local flavor makes all the difference originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. This month, we have challenged my...
September Meal Plan
I had so many friends posting about the dilemma of meal planning when school started back so thought, hey for a few months, I’ll post and link to things we are eating around our house each week. Who knows how long I’ll keep it going, but I thought I’d share what we...
Mr. McKinney’s Morning Biscuits
This post for the recipe for Morning Breakfast Biscuits (by Mr. McKinney) originally appeared on Arkansas Women Bloggers. I wrote the content as a contributor to their site at the time. And, September is National Biscuit Month, so why not talk about biscuits! And,...
Let’s Have Fun
Start at the Beginning…
My Cancer Journey
Don’t Miss This
Hire me to Help
