I shivered as I pulled my hooded jacket out of the closet and slipped it over my tank top. “Man, when did it get so chilly?” Here in Texas, fall comes in suddenly.  Usually it starts one day in October when the seasons change from summer to winter overnight.  After a few days, it seems […]

When I was about 19 and in college, my mom and I were chatting on the phone one day when she told me about this amazing book she had been reading called Harry Potter.  “It’s a children’s novel, but you would enjoy it.  I like it!” She sent me a copy.  Amused at the whimsy […]

Last week, I introduced you to the wonderful concept of hygge, that warm, cozy, togetherness feeling of savoring moments with our favorite people.  Decor and surroundings are key pieces to the cozy life, but there’s nothing quite like food to really warm the atmosphere! What better cozy, comforting food than a good bowl of soup?! […]

Tradition….Tradition! If you didn’t start singing, just now, I’m not sure we are really friends.  I’ve included the clip from Fiddler on the Roof just so you can get the song in your head and we can be buddies forever.  (Skip to 1:48) Unexpected Traditions My oldest child recently came to me and said, “I […]

If you love all things pumpkin or are a big fan of cake balls, you’re going to love these ridiculously easy to make Pumpkin Cheesecake cake balls! Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffle Cake Balls PIN NOW FOR LATER Just let that sink in for a minute. Pumpkin. Cheesecake. Truffles. Last year, I was invited to a party […]

You spend loads of time (and let’s face it, money too) on their costumes, either selecting just the right one or carefully crafting the details of it yourself.  Wouldn’t it be a shame to not record all the cuteness–or greusomeness–with a well-captured photo? There are a few things anyone with a camera (um, that means […]

Growing up, my mom and all the other ladies in our town made Taco Soup.  It was one of those recipes that women shared with each other because it was easy and easy to remember in the days before Pinterest and text messaging. A can of this, a can of that. This soup recipe is […]