• Photography

    Fall Bucket Photo Challenge: An Invitation to See Differently

    October 13, 2025 - By 

    This fall I’m starting a Fall Bucket Photo Challenge…to gather the moments that feel like a memory, and the ones that might become one. Its not a checklist. Not a race. Just a way to notice what fills the bucket: light, color, memory, longing. The things we almost miss. The things we want to remember. Let’s curate photos that speak to autumn’s texture. Scenic drives, waterfall mist, roadside candy shops, quiet towns, and the way the light shifts in familiar places. Some will be from past trips. Some will be new. All will be chosen with care. If you’re feeling…

  • Life

    Wednesday Hodgepodge 9.24.2025

    September 24, 2025 - By 

    Fall is my absolute favorite, so I was thrilled to see this delightful mix of questions all centered around the season. 1. Fall officially rolls into the Northern Hemisphere on Monday (9/22)…what’s your favorite thing about fall? I love all things fall. Cooler temps that whisper rest, leaves turning like pages in a story, football weekends wrapped in team spirit and fleece, Halloween magic…masks, moonlight, and mischief, and the gentle crescendo of it all. Thanksgiving, where gratitude gathers around the table. 2. What’s one thing on your real or proverbial autumn bucket list? Here’s a Fall Bucket list that I…

  • Recipes

    Pumpkin Bread

    January 29, 2021 - By 

    Growing up my Granny, my Mom’s mom, was the best cook in my family. She always had banana nut bread or pumpkin bread stocked up in the freezer and any time I was walking out the door, she’d tell me to stop by the freezer and grab some bread to bring home. Ugh! How I miss her and her cooking! I’ve been making her Banana Nut bread for years. It’s really my favorite, but this last fall I had made a Fall Food Bucket List and this Pumpkin Bread was on there! Servings: Depends on what type of pan you…

  • Life

    October 2020 Monthly Musings-Thanksgiving

    October 30, 2020 - By 

    Have you ever written a post and then for some reason it doesn’t get saved as you’re writing like it usually does? You just have a couple things left to do before you post and then, poof it’s gone. Then you’re so mad. You don’t want to have to rewrite the thing and you just want to move on with your day, but you also really want to post it. You swallow your anger and frustration and write it…again. That’s me right now. So aggravated! Deep breaths…Puts a smile on her face. Hey yall! It’s time for Monthly Musings for…

  • Life

    Fall Scavenger Hunt

    October 22, 2020 - By 

    I’ve said this so many times, but I really do love Fall. A few weeks back I decided to embrace the fact that I’m late writing and sharing these fall posts. I wrote a Fall Food Bucket list as well as a Fall Fun Bucket list. This week I thought it would be fun to make a Fall Scavenger hunt. I made this so you could just go for a walk with your family. Pull this up on your phone or print it to give to the kids and see which of these items you can find! Click to Download…

  • Life

    Fall Fun Bucket List

    October 15, 2020 - By 

    Last week I shared my Fall Food Bucket list in an effort to find new recipes to add to my Fall traditions. Today I decided to go ahead and make a Fall Fun Bucket List, even if we are nearly half way done with my favorite season! It’s never too late to decide to bring more fun and joy into your life, right? Did you make a Fall Bucket List? I’d love to hear what you’ve checked off your list so far this year. Click to Download a PDF (Printable Version)

  • Life

    Fall Food Bucket List

    October 8, 2020 - By 

    Raise your hand if fall is your favorite season. Raise your hand if you are in a cooking rut like me. My friend, Leslie over at Once Upon a Time Happily Ever After asked me like a month ago to join in on the Autumn Bucket List fun. I finally had some time recently to think more about fall and really just the fact that we’re still in COVID season, too and what would be better than making a regular bucket list, but making a fall food bucket list! And that’s what I did! Here’s a list of 22 fall…

  • Life

    September Monthly Musings-Fall & Halloween

    September 25, 2020 - By 

    Today I’m sharing Monthly Musings for September. My favorite Fall tradition? My favorite things about fall is decorating as well as all the fall candles. And of course cheering on our Auburn Tigers. My favorite Halloween tradition? I am just not a big fan of Halloween itself. My kids always enjoyed dressing up and really enjoyed giving out candy more than trick or treating itself. I was a Pinterest mom before there was Pinterest! LOL! What will Halloween look like for this year for you and your family? If trick or treating is allowed, I’m sure Alex will put a…

  • Life

    October To Do List

    October 1, 2017 - By 

    September To Do List Recap 1. Get to the gym at least twice a week. – did not happen 🙁 Hopefully will happen this month! 2. Start writing in my new journal. – I did do this. I also accomplished a goal I had awhile back and that was starting a bible study of some sort. October To Do List 1. Get to the gym at least twice a week. What’s on your list for this month? Here’s a few post that I loved… October 2017 Goals & Plans What I Read in September

  • Cookies - Dessert

    Butterscotch Apple Toffee Cookies

    October 22, 2015 - By 

    I’ve been wanting to try a pudding mix cookie. When I thought about mixing apples with a butterscotch flavor, I thought there was no better recipe to try it with. Cookies with pudding mix in the batter becoming quite soft and more cake like, so keep that in mind if you decide to do this recipe. Servings: 24 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 package of Instant Butterscotch Pudding 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1…

  • Appetizers & Snacks

    Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

    October 9, 2015 - By 

    It’s the time of year when pumpkin patches are visited, jack-o-lanterns are carved, and pumpkin seeds are toasted. My kids always enjoy collecting the seeds from the pumpkin, getting all that ooey-gooey inards off the seeds, and toasting them. These always turn out great. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Ingredients: Pumpkin seeds Cooking spray, olive oil, or butter Optional: Salt, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, or other seasoning of choice Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 250 F. Line a baking sheet with non-stick foil. 2. Rinse pumpkin seeds. Remove all the pulp. Drain pumpkin seeds and…

  • Life

    Fall Soup Season with Progresso #FallSoupSeason #giveaway #ad

    October 5, 2015 - By 

    The Winner of the $15 paypal giveaway is Katherine G from LaLaLandMommy.com! Fall is my favorite time of year. A few of my favorite things I love about Fall are: –Changing colors –Watching auburn football –Hot chocolate –Soccer –Cooler weather —Fall Soup Season with Progresso –Fall décor –Apple picking –Oversized fluffy sweaters –Hot apple cider –High school football games and marching bands –Roasting pumpkin seeds –Going to cut down firewood at Mr. Tony’s farm –Taking time to be thankful –Bonfires –Camping –Scarecrows –Visiting pumpkin patches Is fall your favorite season? I mean how can it not be! With the start…

  • Dessert - Recipes - Sides

    Baked Cinnamon Apples

    September 28, 2015 - By 

    Cooler weather, leaves beginning to change, football… It is officially fall and I’m loving it! I love seeing the large bushels of apples at the market during this time of the year. This recipe is one of my favorite standbys. I used these Baked Cinnamon Apples as a side dish, a dessert (just add some whip cream or caramel sauce on top), or a warm afternoon snack! Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 3 peeled apples 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1 tsp. of cinnamon dash of all spice Directions: 1.…

  • Nutella Pumpkin Bites
    Appetizers & Snacks - Recipes

    Nutella Pumpkin Bites

    December 5, 2014 - By 

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas {Treats}! Today is Day 5 of our 12 Days of Christmas treats and we’re sharing a simple recipe for Nutella Pumpkin Bites. These are not overly sweet and they are not overly pumpkin-flavored either. I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin spice, so I don’t include that in my pumpkin recipes. Give these a try for your next Christmas party! Servings: 24 Prep Time: 5 minutes + 30 minutes to chill Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup of Nutella 1/3 cup of pumpkin pure 1/2 cup of confectioner’s sugar crescent rolls or…

  • Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
    Dessert - Recipes

    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

    November 1, 2014 - By 

    I love these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars. Now I will preface this by saying I don’t love Pumpkin Pie, so I have found it’s the Pumpkin Pie spice that is the whole reason why. Consequently, I just leave that spice out when making stuff that asks for it. I never realized how adding pumpkin makes cake so moist. Try these next time your in the mood for a sweet treat and have your house smelling amazing while doing so. Servings: 24 bars Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbs. pumpkin-pie spice (I…

  • Fall Bucket List
    Life

    Fall Bucket List 2014

    September 23, 2014 - By 

    Fall is my favorite season, so I’m so happy that it’s finally official! I’ve enjoyed getting inspiration from boards on pinterest and bloggers sharing their fall bucket lists, like the one from Adventure Mom and Love of Life . Kids Activities blog also had a great list of things to do with family during the fall. I made a list of all the great things that I try to do every fall. So here’s my Fall Bucket List 2014. What’s on your list to do this fall?

  • Appetizers & Snacks

    Caramel-Toffee Apples {Crockpot}

    September 4, 2014 - By 

    One of my favorite parts of Fall is getting to enjoy caramel apples, but what would make it even better is not getting caramel all over my face in the process! Such a simple solution to the problem is slicing the apples up and then dipping them! What? So easy! Servings: 5 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1-2 hours Ingredients: 1 bag (14 oz.) caramel candies 1/8 cup apple juice 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (optional, I’m not a fan, so I leave this out.) 5 apples sliced 1 bag (8 oz.) toffee bits Directions: 1. Put unwrapped caramels,…

  • Homemade Applesauce {Crockpot}
    Recipes - Sides

    Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce {Crockpot}

    August 29, 2014 - By 

    Nothing says fall more than apples! I decided to kick the weekend off with some Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce. For my first time making it, it turned out pretty well. Rob’s Gramma was the first person I ever met who makes her own applesauce. Maybe after a few times of making it, it will be as yummy as hers. Servings: 3-4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 4 hours

  • Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins - So easy and yummy, perfect for an afternoon snack!
    Appetizers & Snacks - Recipes

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins

    August 20, 2013 - By 

    With the kids going back to school this week, I’m always reminded of PBJ’s tucked away in the old metal lunch boxes. I found this yummy recipe for PBJ muffins. I love them, because there not too sweet. A great snack to welcome your kids with after a busy day at school. Servings: 12 muffins Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup milk 2 large eggs 1/2 cup jelly Directions:…

  • Photography

    Fall Colors

    November 12, 2011 - By 

    Today I had a family photo session with some of my friends. After getting done there, I made my way over to Town Creek Park, where I found some trees still with lots of gorgeous, vivid colors. I’ll just leave you with some of my favs. See the rest here.