It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about. Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/d/dalecarneg140941.html#hHBA0LaYEr8hTYlI.99 It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes…
Do you remember Dirt Cakes? Chocolate cake and pudding topped with crushed chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs and candy worms? Both shudder worthy and totally delicious. What kid doesn’t love pretending to eat worms and dirt?
Is there anything more cozy and comforting than walking into a house that smells of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies? There’s a reason that real estate specialists and home stylists pop a tray of chocolate chip cookies into the oven prior to open houses and showings…. Chocolate Chip Cookies are one of the ultimate feel…
Wasn’t it just Monday? How does this keep happening? I hope y’all had a wonderful weekend filled with delicious food, family, friends, and fun. Ours was nice, but I’m glad to be home. I love spending time with you each week – checking out your recipes, seeing what you’re cooking, what kinds of foods inspire…
Today, we say goodbye to one of the most important Moms in my life, my Granny. Mary Cecil Trew April 18, 1920 – April 16, 2014 Today, family and friends will gather in a small stone chapel in Bryan, and celebrate a woman who celebrated life and all that it had to offer. We will…
Y’all say Hi to Rae, check out her awesome Rustic DIY Mason Jar Wall Lanterns (I’ve seen them live and in-person in her house – they’re fantastic!) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I met Rachel at Blog Elevated last year – turns out we live in the same city, not ten minutes from each other. I definitely don’t have…
“Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, But Today is a Gift, That’s Why We Call it the Present.” ~ Winnie The Pooh This week has been filled with so many moments. Moments of happiness that have involved family, friends, and virtual strangers. Moments of beauty, and moments that have taken the breath from my…
I remember the first time I made fruit salsa – it was Recipe Girl’s Strawberry Avocado Salsa from her cookbook:The Recipe Girl Cookbook: Dishing Out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day My mom raised her eyebrows in suspicion, my neighbors raised their eyebrows in doubt, and then everyone tried it and fell head…
Happy Cinco de Mayo! How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun? We got a bit dirty and did a 5K as a family, it was a blast! #ColorFunFest #EpicTour I can’t wait to see what you’ve been sharing with your families and friends this week! Bring on the delicious recipes, but first,…
I’m just a bit obsessed with Food Trucks and Street Tacos. Seriously, if there is a food truck and the possibility of Food Truck Tacos… I am there!!! While playing around with my California Avocados this past month, and wondering what to make with them – I realized Cinco de Mayo was just around the…
“See the light in others, and treat them as if that is all you see” ~Dr. Dwayne Dyer These past 15 weeks of focusing on happiness, finding the silver lining, releasing the negative, and surrounding myself with things, and people who make me happy has made it easier to find happiness, and I am a…
I have a confession to make. When I’m browsing bookstores, libraries, garage sales – I completely 100% judge a book by the cover. If the cover of the book doesn’t call out to me, chances are I won’t pick up the book. I absolutely love the cover of Vintage, it’s simple, stylish, and elegant. The…