Have You Ever Wanted to Take a Peek…
…inside a food blogger’s fridge? I’m over at Aggie’s Kitchen today as part of her 10 Things In My Fridge series, sharing the contents of our inside refrigerator. Come on over and take a peek!
This Week in Happiness {Week 13}
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal” ~ Pamela Vaull Starr h/t to Lisa Lehmann for posting that quote on Facebook last week 13 weeks of focusing on happiness, finding the silver lining, releasing the negative, and surrounding myself with things that make me happy;…
How to Make The Best Damn Guacamole Ever
It’s no secret that guacamole is one of my favorite foods. I’m constantly checking in at Mexican restaurants, tweeting and instagramming with the #guactribe hashtag, and devouring guacamole by the bowl-ful. Some of my favorite memories, biggest belly laughs, deepest soul baring conversations, and silliest moments have happened over a dish of guacamole. So when…
This Week in Happiness {Week 12}
“The real act of discovery is not in finding new lands, but in seeing with new eyes” – Marcel Proust How’s your week going? Have you been looking for happiness, focusing on the beauty and joy? One of the greatest gifts that I’ve given myself, and in turn my family, and friends is to focus…
This Week in Happiness {Week 11}
“That was the day she promised herself to live more from intention and less from habit” ~ amy rubin flett via pinterest One of the greatest gifts that I’ve given myself, and in turn my family, and friends is to focus on happiness. They say it takes 30 days of doing something to make it…
This Week in Happiness {Week 10}
Be The Reason Someone Smiles Today We spent the past week on The Carnival Magic, and I truly believe that the staff of Carnival Cruise Lines lives by that motto every. single. day. They are the creators of joy and smiles <3 Our sweet stateroom steward got the biggest kick out of our kids’ joy…
Flying Monkeys and Conches
Of course we had to take this photo opp in Key West. The Flying Monkeys Saloon When in The Bahamas, one gets wrapped and then spends the day admiring ones new wrap in every reflective surface. Tooting his own Conch (horn) We are up way early this morning so that we can be…
This Week in Happiness {Week 9}
“When you love and laugh abundantly, you have a good life” – unknown Happy Sunday, y’all! We are currently chilling in Galveston waiting until it’s time to go to the Cruise terminal and embark on our Eastern Caribbean CRUISE! I promise that’s what’s making our entire family the happiest this week, but there are…
Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream with Toasted Pecans
I love homemade ice cream, but I don’t have an ice cream maker – so I’m limited as to what homemade ice creams I can have. Ever since making the Spiked Peach Cobbler Ice Cream with Bourbon Caramel Sauce, I’ve been a bit obsessed with the ease of making super creamy, rich ice cream and…
Mouthwatering Mondays {Week 38}
“Laissez les bons temps rouler”, y’all! I’m working on this week’s Mouthwatering Mondays from the Zatarain’s Restaurant inside the New Orleans airport while waiting on the flight to take me back to Texas after my weekend with Laura and her family. You know how some people are your kindred soul friend. yep. that’s my…
This Week in Happiness {Week 8}
“You’re Like Bacon, You Make Everything Better.” – a sign in the French Quarter There are so many things that have brought me great joy this week, probably the best thing that happened this week is that I got to fly to New Orleans and spend the weekend with my wonderful friend, Laura. We’ve…
This Week in Happiness {Week 7}
“Happiness is like a kiss, you must share it to enjoy it” – Bernard Meltzer It’s time for my favorite part of the week. Sharing the things that have brought me happiness this week.