Our hearts were so very full this Christmas season! 2016 had the unexpected blessing of our sweet Ridge, so we have much to be thankful for as this year comes to a close. Leading up to Christmas, we had some great quality time at home, including wearing all the holiday pajamas and decorating Christmas sugar cookies! […]
Archives for December 2016
Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
Do you ever get the urge to change things up? That’s how I felt when working on this Pomegranate, Apple, Pecan Chicken Salad recipe. I love a good chicken salad – I am from the South, after all. But for this one, I wanted colder-weather flavors, an extra kick, some sweetness, and a little crunch. The […]
Dinosaur 4th Birthday Party
Are any of you the type of people who promise yourself you won’t over-commit, and then you get caught up in a project and find yourself going over the top? No? Me neither. 😉 Though I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my son’s 4th birthday, I did not keep this party low-key as I had promised myself […]
Family Photos and Christmas Card Sneak Peek
Let me tell you a story about stale waffles and a chaotic Monday morning… We decided to have family photos taken by a professional this year. I reached out to a friend from church who is an amazing photographer, and he suggested doing a lifestyle family shoot in our home. The pictures turned out amazing, and […]
Skincare Update: BeautyCounter
My skin is a constant work in progress, and has been that way since high school. I have dry skin that is acne-prone (and wrinkles, of course), so my skincare regimen can be a bit complicated. Because I know I am not alone in these struggles, if I find something that works well, I am […]
Rosemary Beef Tenderloin Hors d’Oeuvres
With the holidays in full force, it’s the time of year for parties and celebrations. Many of us have plans to host friends, family, or colleagues. Menu planning is on our to do lists, whether it be for Christmas dinner or a work party. This Rosemary Beef Tenderloin is a perfect hors d’oeuvre to serve […]