When people begin experimenting with a keto eating plan, one of the most mourned dishes on the “don’t” list is mashed potatoes. Especially around the holidays when traditional family recipes are on the horizon, telling Grandma that you want mashed cauliflower…

Last week, I mentioned that we needed new bedding. It’s here! L.L.Bean’s ultra soft flannel sheets are the best I’ve found. No pilling, no fading, and they last forever. I needed a new fitted sheet in King to fit the super…

When I was working on my post for a Fun, not Frazzled Fall, I mentioned nutrient-dense foods like salmon. I had that on my mind for a few days and finally went by the store to get a couple of filets…

For some people, fall is a time for excitement. Those of us in the South, fall means bearable weather. It means air that doesn’t smother us on a daily basis. Breathing clearer is a reason for excitement. Fall means comfy clothes,…

Let me just start with these words from this book. “If you’re unhappy, that’s on you”And with those smacking in your face words, Rachel Hollis really takes empathy and self-pity by the proverbial throat and doesn’t let go. I will have…

Several years ago, I managed to drag Stephen to the beach in the fall. He has always loved the mountains and never wanted anything to do with the beach. His visions of the beach included sitting outside in scratchy sand in…

With the shorter days upon us, I find myself craving the sheet pan dinners that work best on busy weeknights. I love the simplicity of the vegetables and bacon. And I love experimenting with various flavors for the dressing to coat…

A day off from work calls for cake for breakfast. I made this last night for our church group and it was even better today. This is my regular baby food spice cake with a caramel frosting and praline pecans. Since…

The previous two years, I sort of missed out on “fall”. We were living in an RV while building this house. We moved in Nov 5th, 2017 and I immediately started decorating for Christmas. I think I had a naked Christmas…

Atlas was so excited about game day, he fell asleep during SEC Nation. The Alabama-Arkansas game was at 11:00 am and let’s just say I was still in pajamas at 11am on a hot muggy day. I didn’t get out this…