I must confess, this is not my recipe.  My 8 year old loves the Velveeta or Kraft Mac and Cheese but my husband does not!  After trying several recipes, I found this one and the …

It seems that as our short lives continue forward, life gets busier and busier. As a child, I would play endlessly outside- making mud pies with my cousin, climbing hay bales, and playing in the …

If you have a poodle you will love this one. Our poodle, Max, loves to bark at and chase anything that comes within 100 yards of the house. He is totally harmless and would never bite …

If you’re a “beauty junkie” like so many of us at Southern Beauty it may be harder than you’d think to part with some of your favorite cosmetics.  The truth is it’s better for you when all is …

Hi, Ya’ll!
I’m a modern girl who enjoys living a lifestyle of everyday elegance, and I love sharing my best beauty secrets with you. Some have been passed down from generation to generation so consider yourself …

I had been trying to visit Good Fortune Soap in Athens, TN for months and was finally able to get there a couple of months ago! I had a gorgeous springtime drive through the green rolling …

I’m happy to feature an article today from my sister, Janet Soto. Janet works for The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston and coordinates their extensive volunteer program. The Women’s Resource of Greater Houston, is a charitable organization that partners …

This morning I got up with the boys to get them off to school. Shortly afterwards Melissa gets up and heads to town to visit a friend that just had a new baby so now …

Dear Grumpy Aging Boomer,
I’ve been struggling with body image issues my whole life – even now as a middle-aged woman when I should know better – and I’ve noticed that all the admired female shapes …

Baked beans are a southern staple when it comes to grilling. You will always find potato salad, some sort of meat, and baked beans. I have seen people use dried beans cooked for hours for a delicious, …

Well, the secret is out, America.  For years, other countries have been using zero-calorie natural sweeteners from the herb Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia is a native of South America, and is widely used on that continent and …

It’s a great day for me when I get to play with new cosmetics! I love creating new looks, trying out new brands and products and adding new faves to my growing list of beauty …

Some of the best memories that I’ve ever had were the ten years that I coached little league baseball. One year I was coaching the 9 and 10 year old age group.
That year we had …

Benefit is one of my favorite brands. I cannot think of a product of theirs that I have tried and not loved! Needless to say I was excited to have the chance to review their …

Your alarm clock doesn’t go off for some unknown reason. You jump out of bed, wide eyed with bed hair and realize that you have 30 minutes to look decent, eat breakfast, and get to …

I had been home from the hospital about three days after having my surgery. First off, you should know that I’ m a big baby when it comes to pain and so I was milking …

What beauty-lovin’ female doesn’t love MAC? Great color palettes, trendy looks and quality makeup…what’s not to like? I was privileged to try out MAC’s Mineralize Blush in “A Little Bit of Sunshine” and like other …

Last year I went to Hawaii. My son and his wife paid for my husband and myself to go and spend a week with them. It was wonderful! One day, while touring the North Shore, we passed …