I am so excited to share with ya’ll my Forever Young Laser before and after pictures.  After years of sun exposure, my face and chest were showing major signs of damage.  Melasma and sun spots were creeping in.  I had an iron clad skincare routine and tried chemical peels.  Nothing was touching the dark spots. I decided to research laser treatments and came across East Shore Medical Spa and their laser tech Lizzy.  Turns out we had a mutual friend in the skincare business and she RAVED about Lizzy.  After two Forever Young laser treatments, my skin looks fantastic ..read more

School has started, schedules are getting busier, and dining out has gotten out of control so I needed some major meal planning tips.  I took a cue from Shay over at Mix And Match Mama and started doing MONTHLY meal plans.  You can check out how she does it on her site.  If you need side dish ideas, check out my no fuss side dishes. I’m talking easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing  weeknight meals that won’t break the budget.  My goal is to create a months worth of meal plans, grocery shop Sunday morning and cook Sunday through Thursday.  Like Shay, mama is off Friday and ..read more

Travel, the only thing you buy that makes you richer.  I am so excited to share my Girlfriends Savannah Georgia travel guide with ya’ll.  Savannah is a town steeped in rich history with an air of mystery.  The southern mansions, cobblestone streets, large mossy oak trees and hidden gems around every corner make Savannah a must see. There is so much to see and do in Savannah.  We couldn’t possibly do it all so I will only share what we did during our time there.  My one tip would be to visit during the week if possible.  During the weekend the crowds are thick and ..read more

Did someone say festive 4th of July desserts?!?  Your 4th of July celebration is not complete without a red, white, and blue dessert that kids of all ages will enjoy!  I’ve got five easy and delicious desserts that will really pop on any Independence Day table.  Planning to cook out or have friends & family over?  Be sure to check out my easy summer side dishes and pitcher cocktails. 4th of July Desserts WHITE CHOCOLATE DIPPED OREOS: These stars-and-striped inspired cookies are a triple threat – easy, gorgeous, and addicting! FIRECRACKER CAKE: Show your love for t ..read more

Summer was made for cookouts and I’ve got eight summer side dishes that will pair well with anything you pull off the grill.  From quick and simple salads to make-ahead marvels, you’ll steal the show with any one of these recipes.  Need drinks for a crowd?  Check out my favorite patio pitcher cocktails. Summer Side Dishes CREAMY JALAPENO CORN: This recipe was given to me by a friend who makes this recipe year round, but I think it’s perfect for summer.  Simple ingredients and ease of assembly makes this spicy dish a to-go for weeknight dinners. 1 8oz block Cream ..read more

Amazon Prime Day 2021 is HERE!!!  I’ll be rounding up some of the best deals on here and in real time over on Instagram Stories. Everything will be divided by category, so let’s get down to business. Amazon Prime Day 2021 This year Amazon is giving small shops a boost.  When you spend $10 on a small shop, you will get $10 to spend on Prime Day!  I received mine via email.  You simply click the apply my credit and it will apply it straight to your Amazon Account. These are some of my favorite leggings.  They run tts and come in a bunch of colors! Tropical One Piece&n ..read more

Summer is in full swing and that means pool parties, friends stopping by and late night laughs on the patio.  Stay in relaxation mode by making pitcher cocktails to serve a crowd.  From mojitos to margaritas and everything in between, here are my five favorite patio pitcher cocktails. Dress  /  Sandals  /  Ring  /  Bracelets – HAUTE15 for 15% off Get all of our patio details over in this post! Pretty Pitchers Turn on your JavaScript to view content   1.SANGRIA 2. MOJITOS 3. SUMMER BEER This is a recipe passed down to me when I moved into our nei ..read more

If you are looking for the ultimate Father’s Day gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place!  I polled all the dad’s on our street for their favorite items and the things they use the most.   Then I divided the gift ideas into categories to make Father’s Day shopping extra easy on you.  Making sure to you have a solid list of gifts that will be wanted and not tossed to the back of the garage shelf. Last year Justin had these grilling/cooking spices on his own Father’s Day wish list, so I made sure to get him some.  He ended up loving them so much that he bought anothe ..read more

Summer is right around the corner and if you’re like me, you don’t want to spend the evening in a hot kitchen.  Today I’m sharing six simple summer dinner ideas that will have you in and out of the kitchen in a jiffy.  A few of these are our family favorite’s and have become weekly staples. You can also check out some of my favorite low carb/keto recipes! Summer Dinner Ideas 1. CRISPY JALAPENO POPPER BEEF TAQUITOS My neighbor first made these for our neighborhood Christmas party and ended up winning best recipe.  To cut the spice, you can omit the jalapenos or sub with diced gr ..read more

I am so excited to share our pool and outdoor kitchen design with you all.  We added on an outdoor kitchen and living area nine years ago and decided to finally complete our backyard with a pool.  We spent months going over designs, colors and asking friends for tips to create the most perfect space for us.  In March 2020 our design was complete and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out. Outdoor Kitchen and Pool POOL CONSTRUCTION This picture was taken in January 2020. We had an L shaped grass area and wanted to maximize as much space as possible while still leavi ..read more