I completed two internships in college.  One was during the summer between my junior and senior year in Kansas City. Since I was going to school in Southeast Kansas and I was a poor college student, my grandparents graciously took me in over the summer. Let me tell you,...

I am not usually one to follow themes in blogging.  Near Thanksgiving, most of my blogging pals will be posting recipes for homemade rolls and crowd-pleasing casseroles; around Valentine’s day, other food blogs are boasting pink and red and heart-shaped treats for loved ones; At Memorial Day, 4th of July,...

This post is sponsored by Athens Foods.  Our youngest nephew turns THREE today.  THREE.  How do things like this happen?  It was just yesterday that I was rushing to the hospital after work to meet him in all his baby glory.  And now he is a little person with...

10 things I loved about September via Instagram. 1. Labor day at the lake. 2. Thrifting with my hubby. 3. SCARF weather is back! 4. Purple sunsets. 5. The most flaky, airy, butter croissant from a local bakery. Win. 

Judging from last week’s Rice Krispie treats, everyone loves candy corn, especially this time of year.  I just can’t keep myself from grabbing a bag…they tend to just jump in my cart.  And they are only available this time of year so I figure, why not!  I set out to find...

I have to admit that I’m just not in the mood for pumpkin yet.  Give me open windows with a light breeze; give me roasted butternut squash with sage; give me all the soup, stew and chili you can conjure;  bring on fall TV shows but you can keep...