Happy Notes from 2021
Wow 2021- you were much needed after 2020. Like most others, 2020 was really tough for me. Jay and I are both pretty social people. I was also pregnant and…
My Top 5 Packing Trips
It being holiday season, I find myself doing a lot of packing and unpacking. Jay and I have a lot of family and friends that we need to make sure…
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Cook Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients:1 head of garlic minced6 russet potatoes peeled and quartered1/3 cup butter1.5 cup half and halfGarlic powder to tasteSalt & pepper to taste Directions:Add…
Whole Outfit Under $100 Challenge
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you already know that I am a bargain shopper. I recently saw a blog post written by someone else about how…
One Pair of Pants 3 Ways
I don’t know about y’all, but I personally LOVE seeing posts where women show different ways to style one article of clothing. Typically however, it’s something pretty plain, like a…
Meatloaf Recipe
If you ask Jay what his favorite things I make are, I guarantee my meatloaf and garlic mashed potatoes are on the list. In fact, it might be the most…
Sleep Training
Oh sleep training… Believe it or not, this can be quite a controversial topic in the motherhood world. Some women get so upset about it. I’ve heard women say, “I…
The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Stay at Home Mom
I feel like it’s easy for moms to see other moms (especially moms on instagram) and feel like they have it all together. Let me be the first to tell…
5 Reasons I’ve Always Wanted to Have My Kids Close Together in Age
First things first, I feel like I need to say Hollings and William are not even THAT close in age. They are a little less than 2.5 years apart, and…
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
We love gumbo in our house. While some might think of it as a winter meal, I think it is an all year long meal (I also eat soup all…