Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; give me life in your ways. Psalm 119:37 I've been praying that Scripture verse for myself this year. The Bible says that the Holy Spirit knows to to pray for us (Romans 8:26-27), and God uses His Word to help me grow. When I started praying this… Continue reading The Bible and Instagram: When Should I Unfollow Someone?
Comfort Classics: The Shop Around The Corner {Movie Review}
Before How To Lose A Guy in Ten Days, before Legally Blonde, before When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail - before all those, there was The Shop Around The Corner. This is the essential romantic comedy. It has the meet cute, the eventual lovers who initially can't stand each other,… Continue reading Comfort Classics: The Shop Around The Corner {Movie Review}
Menu Monday + All The Comfort Food {10.18.21}
I have a hard time planning anything but comfort food this time of year! All the creamy, carby, baked and cheesy things just sound extra delicious. I'm especially excited to make my favorite potato soup - the recipe is linked in the menu below. Before we get into this week's menu, let's take a minute… Continue reading Menu Monday + All The Comfort Food {10.18.21}
5 Things on Friday: Kitchen Favorites {10.15.21}
Happy Friday! I have a fun roundup of favorites for you today - five things in my kitchen that I'm loving. They decrease in price as you go through the post, starting with a big appliance and ending with a sweet treat! #1 New Range I am not one to do research or really spend… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday: Kitchen Favorites {10.15.21}
Carrying On When Tragedy Strikes
Horrible things happen around us constantly. Maybe they happen more often than they used to, maybe not. But the reality is that, thanks to the internet, we are aware of so much more than ever before. When we hear about city-wide flood damage in other state, a mass shooting in a school or even a… Continue reading Carrying On When Tragedy Strikes
How To Stay Connected To Your Spouse When Life Is Busy
For all 10+ years of our marriage, Paul has worked anything but a 9-5 with hours as early as 4:30 AM and as late as 2:00 AM. He hasn't worked nights, thankfully, but he's done just about everything else and works at least 6 days each week. I've always worked a typical 9-5 job about… Continue reading How To Stay Connected To Your Spouse When Life Is Busy
Menu Monday + We Got A New Oven! {10.4.21}
After two and a half months with a broken oven, I'm happy to report that we finally replaced it! We went with a Frigidaire from Lowes and had a great experience with both the model being in stock and the delivery being on time! Large appliances can be so expensive. We shopped around, waited for… Continue reading Menu Monday + We Got A New Oven! {10.4.21}
Month in Review: September 2021
It's not hard to pick a highlight from September - our family vacation in Pigeon Forge is a highlight of the year! This was only our second family vacation since my sister and I have been married and we all had the best time. We recreated the picture from our first Pigeon Forge vacation (my… Continue reading Month in Review: September 2021
Making Paula Deen’s Famous Fried Pork Chops
I was so excited to visit the Paula Deen store during our family vacation in Pigeon Forge this month! We didn't have time to eat at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, but my Mom and I had the best time browsing through the store located on the first floor of the restaurant. You can't visit the… Continue reading Making Paula Deen’s Famous Fried Pork Chops
Fall Decor Tour {2021}
I try to enjoy the benefits and beauty of summer, but I'm always SO happy to welcome fall! This year I did a no-spend decor theme, using only things I had on hand (with a few tiny exceptions). I love how it turned out! I have a big tote full of fall decor, but I… Continue reading Fall Decor Tour {2021}
Come Home For Comfort 