Thanksgiving Menu

first thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Menu Rule #175: Turkey Day is the best day of the year. You can’t keep me from thinking about Thanksgiving starting on about July 1st. I can’t help it. The turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, the parade, … Read More

Chicago

Aunt Joann Cubbies

Rule #215: “Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.” – Mitch Albom We recently went to Chicago to celebrate the life of the matriarch of my family, my Great Aunt Joann. She was known mostly for … Read More

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

Gorjana Hammered Coin Necklace

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 Rule #117: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the Superbowl of shopping. You may think I’m kidding. I’m not. This sale is where it’s at. It gets bigger and better every year. I get almost half of … Read More

Life Lately

girls weekend

Life Lately Rule #167: Sometimes, it’s best to just buy a new one. We’ve been busy, busy but making some pretty great memories around here. I got to run away for a girls’ weekend with my best friends, was showered … Read More

Potluck Favorites

Potluck Favorites

Rule #125: We’re all better when we’re together.

I love me a good potluck, y’all. Gimme a whole bunch of folks coming together over some good food, and I’m a happy lady. Food is what makes the world go round, in my humble opinion. It should really be its own love language. I know, for me, that if I love you, I wanna cook for you. That’s why potlucks are so special: everyone pitches in to make the ultimate spread of little love notes. Even if all you do is pick up the cokes and ice, you’re showing someone else you’re lovin’ on ’em by filling their tummies.