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Alabama Must-Sees for Families
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Alabama Tourism. The opinions and text are all mine. When I moved to Alabama 19 years ago, I didn't…
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Rome, Georgia
On our way up to LaFayette, Georgia for our 4th of July trip we stopped in Rome, Georgia for lunch. Downtown Rome is really a quaint little place with lots…
Microwave Mac & Cheese
Recently when we were out of town, I was looking for a microwavable meal. I scrounged together these few ingredients and decided to attempt it in the microwave. Find the…
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Back to School {2015}
To my dismay, school is back in session as of yesterday. With a Senior and the other one starting first year in middle school for 6th grade, it's a big…
One-Pot Tamale Pie
I am constantly on the lookout for new Mexican dishes. I found this recipe for Tamale Pie and knew I had to try it. I decided to adapt it a…
Italian Chili {Crockpot}
I know it's been awhile since I've posted a recipe. That doesn't mean haven't been cooking. In fact, I have such a long list of recipes that I've made that…
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Memories of the Month {7.2015}
This month I was happy about: getting a new camera and lens!! Rating system for books & movies: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must read/see! ♥ = Really good!…
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Bahia Honda State Park
One of the things on our to-do-list while in the keys was to go to Bahia Honda State Park. The afternoon after spending our morning at sea, we had a…
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Burdines Waterfront Restaurant
Burdines Waterfront ChikiTiki Bar & Grill is located on Boot Key Harbor on Marathon Key. We actually passed by it earlier that day in the boat. This place was packed,…
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Drew’s Eagle Scout Project
Back in March, Drew wrote his plan for his Eagle Scout Project Proposal and it was approved with flying colors. He had to get through ACT prep class and the…
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Spreading My Dad’s Ashes
Never in a million years did I imagine that I would be spreading my Dad's ashes before I even turned 40! You can read all about his journey with ALS,…
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Morning at Sea off Marathon Key
On New Year's Day, we woke up early and stopped in at McDonald's for a quick breakfast before hopping on a charter boat for a half day on the open…
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Happy 40th!
My other half turns 40 today! I wanted to write a special post to wish Rob a very happy birthday. Dear Rob, I hope you have the best birthday today.…
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Morning in Key West
Key West is such an interesting place with so much character, history, and uniqueness to experience. When we were in the Keys, we spent New Year's Eve morning in Key…
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Memories of the Month {6.2015}
This month I was happy about: it being summer and just being able to have some downtime. This year I'm going to rate the books & movies. Here's my rating…
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Being Real
Hey y'all. I gotta get real with ya for a second. You may or may not have noticed I haven't blogged the much the last month. I am a bit…
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Noccalula Falls {Gadsden, Alabama}
A few weeks ago, we were near Gadsden, Al looking for something to do, so I went old fashion and pulled out the atlas. I found a place called Noccalula…
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Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge
Another must see and do while in the Florida Keys is to visit the The National Key Deer Refuge, which is located on Big Pine Key and No Name Key.…
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Everglades National Park
After an exhilarating airboat tour in Everglades City, we headed towards Shark Valley, which has an observation tower that provides amazing panoramic views of the heart of the Everglades. click…
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Water Skiing on Lake Martin 2015
Over the Memorial Day weekend, we continued our tradition of going up to the lake with our friends. Last year they added boat riding and tubing to the fun. This…