As a female, it seems that my obsessions lie within a few categories: face, fitness, and fashion. Although I may sound as shallow as a kiddie pool, if you were to be honest with yourself, …

I want to learn to cook…
Okay, for those of you that know me well, you know that statement in of itself is pretty funny. Although it’s a truthful statement and would definitely hold up in …

Yesterday Melissa and I had to run some errands around town and the whole day there seemed to be something different about her but I just couldn’t quite figure it out. On top of that, everytime I …

This week I thought we’d do some recipes with one of the South’s all time favorite – butter.  These butter recipes can be used on breads, meats, seafood, and even steaks.  It’s summertime, but still …

I live in Texas. In case you haven’t heard (or seen), in Texas, we like big hair. We just do.  I’m proud to admit that I have left my poofy bangs and Aquanet days behind …

I spent last weekend visiting my grandparents at their farm, mostly spending time doing all those things that a gal can only do with her Granddad.
  
First things first when I arrive on Friday, so I …

I am a bit of a beauty product addict. I’ll admit it. I absolutely love trying new beauty products and because of that, have tried more than my fair share of those that didn’t deliver …

When I was about fourteen I lived in Louisiana. I haven’t lived there for a long while but at the time it was a pretty rough place. Fights, strange happenings, unexpected and unexplained deaths…. Where …

Southern Nature Gardening – A Few Watering Tips
Here in the South, we’ve been going through a heat wave lately. I’ve experienced it in Georgia and Alabama, and my sister in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North …

 
Father’s Day is upon us, so I decided to give you a recipe for dad.  This week will be making hamburger sliders. I like to call them mini burgers. What man does not love a good …

By: Ashley D. McGee
(NOTE: This is the second installment of a three-part series on ways to grow beautiful in God’s eyes by learning to be real about your relationship with Him)
You guys may not believe …

This town has been a lot quieter since Charlie moved in at the IGA. In former times, you couldn’t drive within a quarter mile of his house without becoming privy to his domestic disagreements with Charlene, …

I have this friend, let’s call him JEFF OALMANN, who was riding his motorcycle one beautiful day when he noticed that something was hanging out of the leather pouch and whipping in the wind on the …

This month we are still talking about weddings showers and foods you can serve. There are a few recipes I have previously posted that would work well for both showers or receptions. Fried Chicken Wings, Ultimate Dip, …

In all species other than humans, the male is the colorful, bold, and aggressive one while the female is…well…sort of dull, actually. Imagine the lovely peacock, if you will. The huge, colorful tail feathers of the …

How do you relax after a trying day? Sit in your recliner and watch TV? Go for a job? Read a book?
Well after one particular bad day I went home and decided to give Calgon …

I am Texas born and bred. I’ve spent almost 33 years soaking up the hot southern sun and perfecting my Texas twang. I still remember the summers of my childhood – long sunny days, warm …

June is the month of  the “bride” so we’ll be talking about dishes you can serve at a shower or at the wedding reception.

I hate work. Wait a minute, that’s not true. I hate my job. Ok, that’s not entirely accurate, either. Maybe it’s that I don’t like to do what I’m told. Maybe I don’t want to wear a smile or wear …

The other day I was coming home from work and I stopped at the store for some gas. As I was pumping my gas I caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of …