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the Weekender
Howdy! It’s good to see ya. Nothing monumental happened around here this week, but somehow there’s still plenty to talk about. 1. Apparently, I made a new friend this week — a Praying Mantis. This may have been my funniest moment of the week. One night, as we were getting ready to let the dogs…
Easy Homemade Pesto Recipe with Fresh Basil
There’s something about fresh basil that makes a kitchen smell like summer. And when you have a bunch of it on hand, one of the very best things you can make is a simple homemade pesto recipe. If you’ve only had pesto from a jar, homemade pesto is such a treat. It tastes brighter, fresher,…
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The Weekender
Throwback to the August 2017 trip to Los Angeles with Swiffer. Happy hellos from my little corner of the Ozarks! This week was pretty much the perfect recipe for a Weekender. Ha! Let’s go. 1. From My Nightstand I finally finished The Wedding People. I’m going to be completely honest: it started really, really slow…
Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
If you love the rich, mellow flavor of roasted garlic but don’t necessarily want to turn on the oven, you’re going to love this Air Fryer Roasted Garlic. In just about 15 minutes, whole bulbs of garlic transform into soft, golden cloves that are buttery, slightly sweet, and absolutely packed with flavor. And yes, I…
the Weekender
It felt like a pretty quiet, uneventful week… until I started typing up the Weekender. Ha! Apparently, there’s never a dull moment around these parts. 1. Red Toes, Don’t Care. I treated myself to a pedicure this week and went with red on my toes. Steve has always joked that red nail polish (and lipstick)…
What is a Successful Life?
Have you ever wondered, What is a Successful Life? There was a time when I probably would have measured success differently. I probably would have measured success by growth, accomplishments, money, opportunities and how much I could check off the list. Maybe even a busier calendar. Because somewhere along the way, many of us learned…
the Weekender
Happy hellos from my little corner of Rogersville, where the house feels whole again and I’m already dreaming about the ’ber months. 1. I’ve been seeing quite a few back-to-school pictures popping up on Facebook. Wowzer. It feels so early, yet it always seems like a sign that summer is winding down. I’m not complaining,…
Summer Peach Cocktail with Fresh Thyme
There’s just something about a cold, fruity drink on a hot summer day, isn’t there? This Summer Peach Cocktail is light, refreshing, and full of fresh seasonal flavor. Made with juicy peaches, lemon, honey, fresh thyme, and your choice of gin or vodka, it’s an easy cocktail that feels a little special without being complicated.…
Hey there! I’m Kelly
I’m the author, creator, cook, and photographer behind the blog. I am so glad you’re here! I’m passionate about life, family, and my faith. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my journey, life is hard, but God is good. Read More
