Happy happy Tuesday! It’s BOOK DAY! This month, I am reviewing FIVE books! It was a big variety this month. I have a little suspense, a little historical fiction, one by my favorite author, and a memoir-ish book too. Settle…
September 2026 Book Review
47 CommentsApple Butter Oatmeal Cookies
1 CommentYou guys, it’s September 29th! Since apple season is in full swing (and pumpkin season is right around the corner), I thought I’d remind you that it’s the perfect time to make my delicious (and easy!) APPLE BUTTER OATMEAL COOKIES…
Meal Planning Monday #622
12 CommentsHappy Monday, friends! This weekend, Kensington and I went to New York City to celebrate her 18th birthday 🙂 . We saw Chicago on Broadway, ate some delicious food, did a little shopping, and had the very best time together. …
Shay’s Friday Faves {09.25.26}
16 CommentsHappy Friday, friends! You guys, I’m not sure what happened but this week got away from me. It wasn’t particularly busy or out of the norm, but it just went by in a flash. I’m over here trying to SAVOR…
Easy Oktoberfest Recipes
3 CommentsHappy FRIDAY, friends! It’s Oktoberfest weekend in McKinney which means, it’s time for our annual… …round up of EASY OKTOBERFEST RECIPES! Whether you celebrate in Germany, your hometown or just want to enjoy a festive evening at home… …I have…
Top Five, Bottom Five: TEENAGERS
50 CommentsHappy Thursday, friends! I just love a Thursday 🙂 . Sip that PSL and settle in. It’s another edition of… …TOP FIVE, BOTTOM FIVE! And today, it’s all about…TEENAGERS! I have loved every stage of parenting. None of them have…
Sausage & Sweet Potato Casserole
3 CommentsHappy Thursday, friends! I got a little crazy and added tots to my casserole. Here’s the deal, I had breakfast sausage. I had chopped kale. I had sweet potato tots. I thought they’d be delicious in a casserole. I was…
All Things Audiobooks
165 CommentsHappy Wednesday, friends! Okay, we are taking a little detour today because BEFORE my September Book Review next week, I wanted to take a minute and give space to… …ALL THINGS AUDIOBOOKS. Because I have thoughts. And opinions. And I…
Cinnamon Apple Pecan Cake
4 CommentsMmmmm…what pairs better with September than a CINNAMON APPLE PECAN CAKE? My daughter requested an apple cake for her birthday, so I decided to take my FRESH APPLE CAKE and mix and match the frosting and batter just a bit….
7 Simple Ways I’m SAVORING FALL!
41 CommentsHappy Tuesday, friends! Guess what? As of today, we are OFFICIALLY in the fall season 🙂 . I have been pretending it’s fall since September 1st (and I know many of you have too!), but today it’s official. In April,…
Book Club #31: THE STORY KEEPER
30 CommentsHappy Tuesday, friends! I have TWO very different posts for you today. First up, in honor of today officially being the first day of fall, it’s SIMPLE WAYS I’M SAVORING FALL (because we totally need another fall post around here!)….
{Game Days} Lately
37 CommentsGoodness, it’s MONDAY! Whew! I don’t know about you, but we spent the weekend recovering from our Thursday and Friday Night Lights! Since I am a Texan who is currently in the throes of Texas High School Football, I thought…
