Encouragement: What does it mean to you? An uplifting phone call from a friend? A pat on the back from your spouse? A card from your parents? I have been thinking about this topic lately. I really want to be encouraging to others- yet I often feel I am failing miserably in this area. When […]
The Under $50 Blogger Resources List
June 10, 2015 by
If you’re just beginning to blog and are overwhelmed at what you need to spend your precious dollars on, I’ve made a list of blogger resources that I think would be the best place to direct your money. They’re things I personally use and recommend. 1.) Self-hosting (starting at $3.95/month) First of all, if you want […]
Faux Fried Rice Recipe
June 2, 2015 by
One of my very first recipes on this blog was for faux fried rice. It’s made using a surprising ingredient- shredded cauliflower! It is still one of my favorite ways to enjoy a delicious dish without too many hip-hugging carbs. I made it again last night (for dinner tonight, long story!) and got some much […]
Ooey Gooey S’mores Cookies
May 28, 2015 by
The other night, my daughter had a friend over. Granted, this friend is closer to my age than hers, and we had a fun time all hanging out. We wanted to make a dessert and s’mores came up, and also the idea of cookies. Allie, who’s 8, had the genius idea of s’mores cookies! We […]
Double Whammy: Texas Storms
May 26, 2015 by
Hi there! I hope that everyone is safe and dry. The weather in Texas has been absolutely insane for the last few weeks. We’ve had copious amounts of rain, which is always welcome. But then, the good thing turned into tragedy as Texas storms began to hit. The Blanco River in Wimberley flooded (right down […]
Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
May 26, 2015 by
My husband and I love Asian food of all types- Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese- we really enjoy all of it. I was trying to think of something special to cook for Ben when he returned home from Africa this week, and I landed on Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps. Unfortunately, Ben was pretty ill when his […]
