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I love Mexican food and could seriously eat it almost everyday! But let’s be honest…it’s not always the healthiest for you. And this is exactly why we love Weight Watchers because I can find healthy recipes that taste good and quench my cravings. So when I found this Southwest Chicken Salad recipe I had to…
I absolutely love Fall and Winter…but these seasons wreak havoc on my skin. It’s that time of year when the cooler temperatures make my skin become more and more dry. To alleviate this problem, I make this coconut and orange sugar scrub and use it faithfully to soothe my skin. You don’t have to have…
Jennifer and I co-hosted a bridal shower and we were responsible for the floral arrangements. We decided to look for mercury glass vases. We definitely love the vintage look and the worn finish. We were surprised at the cost of these lovely vases. Even at Home Goods, for the size we wanted, an extra-large vase…
A few weeks ago we took a little vacation down to Florida. Each year we try to make it to a beach somewhere for a little rest and relaxation. Typically we head down to Florida’s east coast and stay on or near St. Augustine Beach. This years locale was Crescent Beach. This might quite possibly be…
Last Thursday I wrote about one of my favorite cities to visit…St. Augustine, Florida . I also mentioned my favorite restaurant, Columbia Restaurant. We make sure to eat here each time we visit St. Augustine. When I said that sometimes it’s more than one visit – I wasn’t kidding 🙂 We have also visited their other…
This past weekend I was sitting outside on the deck enjoying our beautiful Fall weather. I am so grateful for cooler weather, slight breezes and clear blue skies. Anyway, I was cruising magazines online and looking for a new craft project. I stumbled upon a Better Homes and Gardens article. To be honest, I don’t even know…
I was recently in the cute town of Eatonton, Georgia near Lake Oconee, doing some antique shopping with my mom. We stumbled across an antique/auction store and we knew we were bound to find some treasures and boy did I! I found this shelf for only $3…it was a deal I couldn’t pass up. At…
A few weeks ago we were fortunate to travel to the Sunshine State and visit St. Augustine. This is one of our favorite travel destinations and we try to get here at least once a year if not more. The sandy white beaches are beautiful and the area is fun to visit. We never run…
With Halloween upon us, it is time to make one of my favorite treats from Grandma Shirlie…Monster Cookies. Not only does the name scream Halloween, it is also delicious. How could you not like a cookie that has peanut butter, chocolate chips, oatmeal, and M&M’s? First step is to mix the sugar and butter together……
Today, I wanted to share with y’all how to make skeleton leaves. When I was about 12 years old, I got to visit my grandparents for two weeks. During this particular visit grandma and grandpa took me on a picnic lunch at an isolated spot on the St. John’s River. While exploring I found a…
I found another great find recently that I just couldn’t pass up. I’ve been looking for something to go in my entry because for quite some time now it has been bare and looks sad. So when I saw this great shelf at an antique store, I knew I could make it my own. Plus…
I’ll be the first one to tell you that for Christmas I start decorating Thanksgiving weekend. But for fall, I typically just put out a wreath and a pumpkin or two. My mom is usually the one to spruce up the front of her house with fall decor. But this year I thought, “I should…