Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth in good ole proverbial fashion? I am sure I have done it so well that the tap dance could be heard half a world away. Woodwardenglish.com defines this idiom like this: to say or do something that offends, upsets, or embarrasses Continue Reading
Sweet Potato Pie: A Slice Of Southern Tradition
Sweet Potato Pie is one of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving desserts. It is also traditionally a southern dish. While growing up, I only had the northern tradition, pumpkin pie. To be fair, I love pumpkin pie too. Both pies are similar but have slightly different tastes and textures. I find Continue Reading
Expressing Thankfulness Is GOOD For Everyone
Merriam-Webster defines thankful and grateful in the following way: Thankful – Adjective 1 – conscious of benefits received 2 – expressive of thanks 3 – well pleased; glad Grateful – Adjective 1a – appreciative of benefits received 1b -expressing gratitude 2a -affording pleasure or contentment 2b – pleasing by reason Continue Reading
Pets To Love And Be Thankful For
Rescuing Mocha This is our little grand fur baby, Mocha, who was found in a rural area where she had been abandoned. It was in the month of August in the intense Florida heat. You could count every bone in her body. She was dehydrated, filthy, flea-ridden and if we Continue Reading
Florida State Park Hopping: Three Parks in One Day!
Have you ever just wanted to get away for the day? Maybe work has you scheduled to the max or there is little to no money to plan a trip with the holidays coming up. Regardless of the reason why you can’t, are you still feeling that wanderlust angst? Well, Continue Reading
Mini Smores Pie So Easy And Delightful You Must Try!
Camping isn’t everyone’s cup of tea while smores tend to be loved by everyone, camper or not. So how do we bridge the gap so we can enjoy this wonderful well loved treat more, minus the camping part of the equation? Here is the perfect solution! Let me warn you! Continue Reading
Easy Pumpkin Dip For The Win
Make this super simple pumpkin dip for any social gathering this fall. You can’t go wrong with anything pumpkin and this requires so little time to whip up. You probably have all the ingredients in the pantry already! Give it a try! It is delicious served with pretzels, gingersnaps, or Continue Reading
Ways To Give Holiday Depression The Boot
Everyone deals with sadness and loneliness occasionally, even around the holiday season. What should be a joyful time can hold loss, discouragement, and sorrow. Early intervention options can save the day! While I do not profess to be a professional in any mental health field, these opinions and ideas have Continue Reading
7 Reasons To Forgive When It Isn’t Easy To Do
It was very difficult for me to forgive anyone before I became a Christian. I had several misconceptions about what forgiveness actually was. The peace I gained from being willing to learn about forgiveness and how to apply it is incredible. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke the following two inspirational Continue Reading
Simple Fall Recipe For The Best Caramel Apple Float
For a refreshingly cool fall drink to sip and enjoy, try this caramel apple ice cream float. Everybody is going to keep coming back for more of this seasonal treat, it is that good! Here is how you make it! You need some apple cider with great flavor, vanilla bean Continue Reading