Years ago we were visiting some friends for dinner. Everything was going well. We all got full and started to go into the living room so we could hang out and talk. …

For whatever reason, this is the year I really started thinking about aging and all that comes with that—wrinkles, gray hair, and infertility. OK, I turned 32 today (so I’m not totally old) …

This one particular night I am in my Sleep Number bed knocked out cold. I mean I am cutting some good zzzzzzz’s and having the best dream ever. Then wouldn’t you know it, …

One beautiful Sunday morning I get up and get ready for church. Now, I wear a ball cap a lot of the time but this particular morning I spray my hair to keep my cow lick in place for church. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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” …

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 …

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 …

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 …