Years ago I used to write at least five mini goals down in a small notebook. Most of the time I didn’t accomplish all of them, but I did make more progress than had I not written them down. It also served as accountability; I was able to review my goals at different points as the month progressed and it… Read More
Halloween Baking: Spooky WitCH Fingers
I’ve been wanting to bake these witch finger cookies for years now. I first saw them in a Martha Stewart Living Halloween book about 10 years ago and fell in love with how creepy they were. Back then I wasn’t as confident in my cooking skills as I am now so I didn’t even think they were something I could… Read More
On Chaos during dinner: 6 ways to Keep Calm
The other week, a friend asked if she could stop by that day to talk around 5:30pm. Usually around time I can be found in the kitchen prepping for dinner. She walked in and had a some small nibbles ready for her on the kitchen island and I poured her a glass of sangria. My autumn playlist was going on… Read More
Halloween Skeleton Cupcakes
It’s officially October, my favorite month of the year! Here in Texas, the temps are no longer consistently 102 degrees (we get a reprieve of low 90’s!) and Halloween season is upon us! (If I’m being honest, Halloween season started for me mid September.) I knew I had to mark this occasion by baking up some delicious treats. I’d never… Read More
Planner Spread: Halloween Style
I truly don’t know why we get such joy out of watching other people plan, but out of everything I talk about, I get the most questions about my bible journaling and planning. There’s something about the paper and pen, I suppose. Over on my Instagram, I posted a quick video on how I did my planner spread for next… Read More
Old School Recipe Swap
I was going through my old school recipe box because I’ve been in a bit of a dinner slump. I feel like I’ve browsed through thousands of food blogs and still end up cooking the same seven meals in rotation. I noticed I had a few old handwritten recipe cards given to me from family and friends and it made… Read More