Do you have a Fruit Salad Family Tree? This epic Vintage Window Family Photo Frame Display will finally bring the everyone together in one wonderful place. This post may contain affiliate links, but don’t worry – they won’t bite. “Are you a poet or a dancer, a devil or a clown – Or a strange new […]
Discovering El Paso: Concordia Cemetery – El Paso’s “Boot Hill”
Why would you want to spend your day roaming around an old, arid West Texas cemetery? At El Paso’s Concordia Cemetery, it’s all about the history. Visiting a cemetery on vacation isn’t for everyone: I get that. It’s not something I do with any regularity myself, but when a town has cemetery like El Paso’s […]
How to Make a Perfect Frittata {Plus 70+ Amazing Frittata Recipes}
Everything you need to make a perfect frittata: a super-easy Master Frittata Recipe that you can use to transform leftovers into something new and delicious, plus a collection of 70+ frittata recipes to get your creative juices flowing. Frittata = Skillet Omelet = Crustless Quiche = Egg Pizza = Leftover Heaven This post may contain […]
Happy National Homemade Soup Day!
February 4th is National Homemade Soup Day - let's all lift a spoon in celebration! Many years ago, a dear friend told me this story and since then, whenever I make soup (particularly from leftovers) I think of … [Read More...]
Discovering El Paso: 3 Must-see Stops on the Historic Mission Trail
The El Paso Mission Trail traces a nine-mile segment of the oldest road in North America – the historic El Camino Real [The Royal Road ], taking travelers on a journey that passes by three Texas missions and through 400 … [Read More...]
Southern-style Coconut Cake with Coconut Buttercream {from Scratch}
This sweet southern scratch-made Coconut Cake with Coconut Buttercream Frosting is moist, tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Last summer, I caught an unexpected bug: the Cake Baking Bug! Specifically, a yen to … [Read More...]
My Guiding Quote & 21 Inspiring Quotes for the New Year
Have You Picked Your WORD for the New Year yet? Yeah - me neither. I’m doing things a little differently this year. For the past few years, it's been trendy to choose a single Word to express and inspire all your hopes, … [Read More...]
Swiss Chews {Flourless Chocolate Crinkle Cookies}
Classic Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (or Swiss Chews as Mom always called them) are crispy on the outside, fudgy on the inside, and perfect for the holidays! All you need is love. But a little chocolate now … [Read More...]
Colonial Cream of Peanut Soup {with 21 Topping Ideas}
Cream of Peanut Soup, a mainstay at Colonial Williamsburg's King's Arms Tavern, is oddly scrumptious. We've updated the historical recipe with 21st Century tastes in mind, while retaining the rich, satisfying essence of … [Read More...]
The Best Board Games for Family Gatherings
Our top picks for the best board games for family gatherings, parties, reunions, and multi-generational groups. {Plus gift-giving advice for everyone on your list!} This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry … [Read More...]
Photographing Mesa Arch at Sunrise: What You Need to Know
As it turned out, photographing Mesa Arch at sunrise was not only a shot of a lifetime, but a life-lesson as well. Full disclosure: Before we arrived on the scene, I had no idea that photographing Mesa Arch at sunrise was … [Read More...]
