Powdered Donuts

Powdered donuts were one of my favorite treats as a child. You know the ones that come in the little packs at the grocery store, so good! My friend Terri of Love and Confections is celebrating her 30th birthday today and some of us bloggers got together to give her a virtual birthday party! Terri and I have become good friends through Instagram and her little girl is just a few months younger … Read More

Caramelized Onion and Roasted Red Pepper Dip {Guest Post}

Julie that writes on behalf of Alexia Foods contacted me and asked if I would be in need of a guest post and I jumped at the chance. This month is pretty busy and it was a huge help to have her pinch hit for me today! Plus I absolutely love Alexia products, especially their Sweet Potato Fries! We get the crinkle cut sea salt & pepper kind and eat them all the time and they are the perfect … Read More

Baby Favorites 6 to 9 Months

Today I thought I would share with you some of my favorite baby items that we've been using for the 6 to 9 Months age range. I shared my favorite 0-3 Months items here. I skipped the 3-6 months but honestly all the items from both these lists overlapped between the two. (This post contains affiliate links) 1. Baby Snug Seat & Activity Tray by Mamas & Papas: This little seat has been … Read More

S’mores Mini Cheesecakes

Last week we had a dinner planning meeting for a college retreat we are leading this fall. I signed up to bring a dessert and immediately thought of making s'mores mini cheesecakes. The Cheesecake Factory has this AMAZING S'mores cheesecake (seriously you have GOT to try it) and I knew I wanted to make something similar and when I found this recipe it fit the bill! A chocolate cheesecake with … Read More

Peach Coffee Cake

To continue our peach week, I could think of nothing better than offering cake for breakfast! This coffee cake was wonderful! Super moist and the topping made a kind of crunchy/caramely flavor & texture that was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again very soon! You could definitely add in other fruits like blueberries or blackberries if you would like to. This will be … Read More

Peach Salsa

First, I just want to say you all have blown me away with your sweet comments on my last post. Thank you so much for all your support and kind words! It truly means the world to me!! And I am loving reading all your favorite Christmas songs, some I had forgotten about! You still have a couple days to enter the giveaway. Now onto the Peach Salsa. We have this Farmer's Market in Chattanooga … Read More

Christmas in July and Why I Almost Quit Blogging {Giveaway-CLOSED}

It's a Christmas in July Giveaway! I recently celebrated my blogiversary and wanted to celebrate with a little something for you too. But first a little explanation... So about a month ago or so I was this close to quitting my blog. I was just so overwhelmed with trying to take care of Sophie, keep the house clean, laundry done, dishes washed and also have time to play with Sophie, oh and … Read More

Chicken Enchilada Lasagna Roll-Ups

At our monthly girls night, my friend brought these lasagna roll-ups and they were so good that I asked her immediately for the recipe! I put it on the menu for the next week and these were just amazing!!! Adam and I both were so in love with them! They are such a fun twist on traditional lasagna and are full of my favorite Mexican flavors. The filling is so creamy and pairs great with the … Read More

Mexican Corn on the Cob

I've mentioned this before, but one of our favorite restaurants is Taco Mamacita in Chattanooga and it has this incredible corn on the cob that is out of this world. I thought I would attempt to make my own version at home. This turned out fabulous!! We could not get enough of it and I can't wait to make it again very soon!! It's really not hard to make either, which is a bonus! It's got a … Read More

Caribbean Chicken Burgers

I hope you all had a Happy 4th of July! We had a nice relaxing weekend with lots of pool time and time outside enjoying the gorgeous unseasonably cooler weather! Recently Red Gold Tomatoes contacted me to see if I wanted to participate in their Summer Grillin' Party and I jumped at the chance. They are giving away 1,000 "Summertime Tomatoes All Year Long" Aprons on their facebook page each … Read More