Happy Monday friends. Do you have fun Labor Day plans? We are laying low around home this weekend which has been wonderful and much needed. Today I am sharing a tip so simple you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. (or maybe you already have you genius you!) This tip will make your guests think you are the hostess with… View Post
This blue bottle tree has become a staple in my parents back yard. Read on for how it came to be! Back when I was a junior in high school my Dad came home and said he found us a new house. It was two miles away from our current house and we were going to love it. Um…. I… View Post
Hi friends! Thanks to everyone who filled out the Reader Survey. Your feedback has been super helpful to me and I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to let me know your thoughts. If you haven’t yet- please do! It will only take a minute and it’s so good to hear from you! Whew it feels so good to be… View Post
Good morning, good morning. Rise and shine sunshines! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We are still breathing in salt air and have been enjoying our time at the beach and visiting with family. One of the highlights of the weekend was a kayak excursion with my Dad and Sweet P- it was a fun adventure and I came… View Post
Hi there! Is summer whizzing by for everyone else? Seriously, I feel like I am still in the thick of it and WHOMP WHOMP it’s all about back to school everywhere I turn. I am holding on to every last minute of it though and we are enjoying our time at the beach with my parents. I can’t believe we have… View Post
Hi friends! How was your weekend? Ours was pretty fantastic- we’ve had a great first weekend at the beach complete with a sunrise, rocket launch and a turtle hatchling release. Y’all. COOL STUFF! But the best part was hosting Sweet P’s pirate themed 4th Birthday Low Country Shrimp Boil. Have you ever wondered how to host a shrimp boil? There is… View Post
Hey y’all! Happy happy Friday! SURPRISE! The boys and I are beach bound… for THREE WEEKS. #sorrynotsorry Sadly the hubby will be staying behind (you know, to bring home the bacon) but I will be getting two extra sets of helping hands from my parents. #wootothehoo Today I have some fun news to share- Southern State of Mind now has… View Post
What to bring a new mom? They are tired, they are hungry, they are a new Mom and they need your help! Yesterday I shared a fun idea for a gift basket filled with goodies for a new mom. Today I am sharing my go-to recipe to bring a new mom. (or really anyone who could use a meal) When we brought our babies… View Post
It has been sooo fun earning my “aunt” badge lately with lots of new babies among my besties. I love getting my baby fix when I go hold their littles and it *almost* makes me want another. But then I quickly snap back to reality. 🙂 I wanted to bring a friend a few things that I could not live… View Post