I’ll start with my May review. Basically May was a Vegas trip and  the end of the school year. I don’t want to look back at 10 years of blogging and look at all the Mays, but I bet they are skimpy and pitiful and reek of survival mode. As my momma said, June is …

Just like with most surprise life events, a sudden dog illness is never easy and rarely quick. We have had Atlas for almost a year, and he is such a huge part of our life. But what happens when dogs get sick, and stay sick, with no rhyme or reason? Three weeks later, here are …

I’m taking down that cool little announcement board that displays my hopes and dreams for April. They didn’t happen.  Long story short, we had a puppy issue. Atlas got very sick all of a sudden, and we had a 3-week discovery to try to figure out what happened and what’s next. During those 3 weeks, …

Let’s jump right into this. The way this year has already flown by, I’ll be pulling down decorative pumpkins in no time. April is here and there is a lot going on around here. Spring is here for good! We’ve had our Great Sadness….tree pollen release which brought about some allergy nastiness and yellow clouds …

It seems the beginning of the year struggle continues. For the first time, my round up of items read in a month includes 2 magazines. I needed 2 magazines to fill my personal quota of 6 books a month. I know these magazines do not count in the Goodreads book challenge, but they work perfectly …

March birthday week! Most of these stickers are from Krissyanne Designs. Her Celebrations binder has a St. Patrick’s Day kit for March. Since that day is always my birthday, I decorate with as much SPD as I can. If you are new to Krissyanne Designs, check out my review of her Celebrations Binder. Those date …

It is a beautiful day for a baby shower brunch! This morning, a group of people from our church got up early and brought all the green and blue dishes to the building to help welcome Baby Cooper, due in a few weeks. My sister (in law) is a fantastic party planner so we just …

This is an extremely busy time of year and I am usually looking for easy recipes that I can use for a couple of different dishes. This Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl can be a weekly staple on your dinner table.    This recipe uses chicken breasts, tomatoes, beans, and corn along with seasonings to …

Meal planning around my house often involves random pieces of notebook paper, the backs of kindergarten student work, and a bunch of sticky notes stuck to my bag. When I am ready to go shopping or order groceries, the first hurdle is to hunt down my collection of notes. It can be frustrating. Then, I …

Let’s talk about skin care. Specifically, I’m all about minimalist skincare. I wish I could say my reason for something like not wanting to use a bunch of chemicals or the need to watch a budget. No, my reason is simple. I just don’t take the time to slather on stuff. I have bought sets …

Even though it is March, we are still having these wild cold fronts coming through. While I’m not making endless pots of soups or stews, my slow cooker is getting plenty of use lately. Here is my roundup of slow cooker meals for those weekend meal prep sessions and busy weeknights. First up is Peach …

Spring is finally here and it’s time to use some fresh vegetables in this asparagus and mushroom omelete.    After the long day that began very early, we both wanted something light for dinner, but we were so hungry that we gave Atlas’ food bowl some longing glances.  What is quicker than eggs and vegetables …

A few years ago, Birmhingham built its first (and only) Trader Joe’s. I had heard about TJ’s throughout the healthy organic food circles and we stopped at one in Atlanta a few times. Little did I know then how much I would come to depend on Trader Joe’s for some keto food items that are …

Oh what a difference a week of storms make!!! I got miles. I got miles on the treadmill. I got miles, y’all. It’s been a great week! Eventually, I’m going to change this series to some actual running training. I don’t see it happening until after June. I am building as much base as  I …

March favorites coming up! This is another short list but that’s okay. I have this thing about not buying clutter just to clutter up a new house. This list is full of consumable items and 1 book. But, these are some new favorites and some that I’ve had for years. 1. Kettle & Fire bone …

I’m not the biggest fan of cold soup. But I am a fan of a light soup with a lot of nutrition to eat during the summer when I don’t need a heavy meal. This is why this Spring Leek Soup recipe is a great idea this time of year.  Leeks are high in Vitamin …

For any paper planners out there using Erin Condren, Plum Paper, Happy Planner, etc, you need to have Krissyanne Designs (KAD), on your bookmark list. Kristin has been in the planner business for a few years and she is now in Michael’s stores nationwide.  I got to know Kristin through a small start-up Facebook group …

I never thought I would be one of those people who got their groceries delivered. And I’m still not because I live in the middle of nowhere and I can’t get delivery out here. But what I can do is set up a pickup time. At Walmart. WALMART, y’all. The first reason I gave the …

Breakfast is one of those meals that can make or break your day. These breakfast ideas are great to make ahead and store in individual serving sizes for grab-and-go portability. This  Whole 30 Breakfast Casserole is a great recipe to use sweet potatoes with savory sausage. I love the mix of sweet and savory. Sausage …

The running mojo is slowly coming back around. It seems to do that every spring and I doubt I’m alone. Thursday: 2.03 (yes, it matters) miles. Friday: 2 miles early in the morning. It was the Friday before the Friday before Spring break so maybe that’s why I was up early bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. I …