Green Beans and Mushrooms for the Win (Easy Thanksgiving Veggie)
If you are a semi-faithful follower, you know I’m not the cook of the two of us. But I have raised a family so food was involved. When my family comes today, we are not very divided eaters. We have
Creating a Family Treasure Part 2
At some point Shellie posted an easy way to write and leave a legacy poem. I remembered I had done this back in 2012, so I dug it up to read again. I thought I would share mine with you
Holiday Snackin Crackers
One of the Tomlinson family's holiday favorites is Holiday Snackin’ Crackers! I start making them in the fall and we serve them right through to New Year’s. (It becomes important to slow down after the holidays if I want to
Reminders from a Hurricane
Silence filled the air as our car crept along the deserted streets. It was as if we were in a long line of cars headed to a burial ground. It seemed no one knew what to say except the occasional,
Moving it as a Lifestyle
My man and I enjoy watching those Ninja Warrior competitions. That’s the show where athletes compete on an obstacle course that challenges both their muscles and their guts. As of this date, neither Phil nor I have been so moved
The Shacket and Jacket Trend
Have you joined the new shacket trend? Yes, the shacket trend. Remember the 1950’s when girls wearing their dad’s shirts was a thing? Then, remember the 1990’s when plaid shirts were a thing? Well, those two trends got together and
Fall Fun with Toddlers, Even with Covid Restrictions
One of the side-effects of covid and restrictions has been our children not getting to experience things in life that teach them about life. For instance, going the store and church and play dates all teach our little ones how
Wedding Update
Yes, my grandkids are getting married faster than a frog hopping out of a fire! Our latest event was in the Dallas area at the beautiful Knotting Hill Mansion in Little Elm. The groom was my grandson, Asa Howard. He
All Fired Up Cheese Krispies
Most every southern cook has a favorite cheese straw recipe. Here's mine, only it incorporates Rice Krispies cereal for some serious crunch. These keep really well in a cookie tin. Be the hostess with the mostest and share ’em with
What’s Up with Pants in 2021?
I recently had a wedding in Dallas. (See post about that fairy tale event.) I have to tell you that a trip to Dallas for us small-town folks is still pretty exciting. For me, it takes me back to my