Well my family is late to the slime train, but we finally did it. We made our own kid-friendly slime! I’ve been intimidated about the slime craze because I was nervous about the chemical exposure. I’ve become a serious label reader to learn more about what family is exposed to. Call me paranoid or whatever […]
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Mama’s Southern Fried Pork Chops
106 Views0 SharesThis meal came from being inspired in the kitchen. Honestly, I don’t normally place food on top of each other, but I couldn’t help this one. Plating the food right next to each other wouldn’t have been as visually-appealing as placing it all on top of each other. So that’s what I did and I’m so […]
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Cajun Thai Ribs
213 Views0 SharesAs much as I love cooking “tried and true” recipes, sometimes it’s fun to explore with new ideas in the kitchen. With a picky family, that task can be a little tricky though. How do you really explore with recipes that already work? One way is by changing one or two things in a recipe. […]
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Bring the Carnival to Date Night at Home
When I got married 11 1/2 years ago, I heard a lot of reminders and advice. No doubt you did too. No one ever said “make sure you make time for date night.” No one ever told me about this really fun way to stay connected with my spouse. The term “date night” seems to […]
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How to Make Funnel Cakes
376 Views0 SharesThere is no denying that I love to cook. Cooking is therapy for me, but only cooking food. Baking stresses me out! Often, I put food in the oven and just forget about it. Not good, I know. Want a seafood gumbo? I can cook it with my eyes closed. Want a cake, muffins, or […]
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Quick & Cheesy Baked Pasta
Today I’m sharing this really quick and easy pasta dish with you. I call it “Quick Cheesy Baked Pasta” and it’s super simple. #nationalpastaday Most weeknights leave little time to make big dinners. That’s why I’ve been making dinner plans in advance by meal planning. Yes, I’ve been known to make roast and gumbo mid-week, […]
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Bar Cart Must Haves
*This post contains affiliate links that may return a small commission. Bar carts are functional and stylish “entertaining” carts. Introduced during the Victorian Era as “tea carts”, they were used for serving tea. You may still see antique tea carts circulating at estate or garage sales. I found a tea cart on Craigslist a few years […]
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“No Fuss” Entertaining with The Dreaming Tree
There is no mistaking that I enjoy easy entertaining. Because I obsess about all the details, I’ve been working on keeping food light and “no-fuss”. When you focus on small bites, it’s also great for guests. It leaves more time to talk. After all, the real point of entertaining is to connect, inspire fun, and […]
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Explore Bayou Country on a Swamp Tour
A swamp tour is a narrated, boat ride that explores the swamp and bayou. Our family experienced a swamp tour with Cajun Man’s Swamp Tours and Adventures in Gibson, Louisiana. Here’s what you need to know BEFORE you go! Pack Essentials If you’re visiting a swamp tour, you’ll want to prepare accordingly. Since we were taking […]
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Rent a Bike in Celebration Florida
We had a wonderful time visiting the town Disney built – Celebration, Florida. The highlight of the trip was exploring the city on bikes. Here is why you may want to rent a bike in Celebration Florida too. Celebration Bike Rental is located right behind Bohemian Hotel Celebration in Celebration, Florida. We had a wonderful time lodging at […]