This October checklist will help you get things done NOW so that November and December will be more stress free and relaxing with family and friends. Wrap Up Shopping Early (and In Stages) ...
Do These Things in October to Make Holidays More Stress Free
How to Save Big Money Every Time With This Shopping Hack
Here's how to save big money every time~ even on luxury items~with the shopping hack that I use EVERY time I make an online purchase. There are many "tips and tricks" in my "shop savvy" arsenal, but Rakuten Ebates one has to be my #1 favorite. It is legit. I've got the cash back "big fat check" history to prove it. I explain below (and share a video demonstration) how Rakuten works. In the video, you'll see how to earn cash back on a Gucci belt and Gentle Souls booties (snakeskin, of ...
Let’s Talk Dermatology with Dr. Jo
On this episode of The SavvyCast podcast, Dr. Jo Herzog talks about dermatology, taking care of patients from cradle to grave, advances in melanoma, and more. Who is Dr. Jo Herzog? ...
Here are My 4 Favorite Things on October 4
4 things that I am loving this week are: party ready baked ziti, white wavy (scalloped) bowls, budget friendly snakeskin looks, and the Enneagram 9 (podcast). What is the weather like where you live? We are burning up here in Alabama LOL. Seriously....it is next level hot. WHEW!!! Dressing seasonally is quite the challenge. Anyway, on to faves for the week:-) ...
My Favorite Fall Desserts, Booties, Centerpiece and More
I'm sharing my favorite Fall desserts, snakeskin booties, velvet pumpkin centerpiece and the BEST home fragrance ever. The SavvyCast Podcast: Let's Talk Enneagram Type 3's The photo below pretty much sums up my husband's enneagram type 3 personality. The life of the party. High energy. Happy all the time. But there's more to a 3 than what you see on the outside. Zane and enneagram expert Jordan Jones, both type 3's, talk about what motivates, energizes, and scares them the most. You can ...
Let’s Talk Better Sex (in Marriage) and a Few Fave Things
Sharing two podcasts on marriage (including making good sex great sex) along with a few favorite things for the week. Family Savvy has always been about more than food. Recipes are a main component, of course, but my heart's desire is to also share resources to help marriages and families. This week, I posted two podcasts on marriage. I highly recommend both; descriptions are below. ...
How to Know What Number You are on the Enneagram
The following test, tools and questions will help you know what number (and wing) you are on the enneagram. Do you know your enneagram number? ...
How to Make Bobby’s Boston Butt on the Big Green Egg
Here are the steps (and a video) of exactly how Bobby makes his famous Boston Butts on the Big Green Egg. Bobby Hewitt's Boston Butt Bobby is famous for his Big Green Egg smoking skills. His Boston butt is loved by all who are fortunate enough to enjoy it. I've tried for years to get a video of Bobby making his butts from start to finish. Finally, thanks to his wife Deb who filmed him, I have it!!! You'll enjoy it (while learning his secrets to the best Boston butt ever). ...
Here are a Few of My Favorite Things From August
My August faves include a FAB BBQ roast (video below), a cute comfy pair of rain boots, and the best (IMO) slow cooker you can buy. Here are some of my faves for August. Some old, some new, but all made me happy this month:-) BBQ Pot Roast. ...
What is My Secure Family (and Why Should You Care)?
My Secure Family helps parents build strong relationships with kids~early~that will make children less likely to succumb to online or other sexual dangers. Parenting Is Hard Work ...
How to Affair Proof Your Marriage
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How to Affair Proof Your Marriage Affairs are a leading cause of divorce. The effects can destroy marriages, families and individuals. Thankfully, for those of us who want to affair proof our marriages, there are steps that we can take. ...
My Best Advice to Mothers of the Bride (to Be)
My practical tips and advice to mothers of the bride~from makeup, hair, MOB dress and beyond. Less than a week ago, I was a mother of the bride for the first time. My oldest twin got married, and it was one of the most special weekends we've ever experienced as a family. But being a MOB has its challenges, so I want to share some of my best advice on several aspects of this unique role. Choose a Special Venue ...
Letβs Talk The Enneagram Type Eight
What an Enneagram Type 8 Looks Like ...
How the Enneagram Can Make Your Life (and Relationships) Better
I want to share from my experience how understanding the Enneagram can make your life and your relationships better. If you want to understand the "why" behind how you (and others) perceive and relate to the world, the Enneagram is one of the best tools available. Several years ago, everyone in my family read The Road Back to You , and then discovered our types. When I say it has been life changing, I am not exaggerating. ...
Favorite Chicken Tetrazzini for a Crowd
This crowd favorite chicken tetrazzini makes a double portion of this Southern comfort dish that is easy, make ahead and freezer friendly. Chicken Tetrazzini is the Ultimate Southern Comfort Dish Chicken tetrazzini is a casserole with cooked spaghetti pasta, white meat chicken, buttery mushrooms, and cheddar & parmesan cheeses baked into the ultimate Southern comfort food. If you grew up in the South, you've surely had a version of this dish. Some folks refer to it as chicken ...
Chipotle’s Beef Barbacoa Copycat Recipe {Slow Cooker}
This Chipotle's beef barbacoa copycat recipe is a spicy Mexican shredded beef that is made in the slow cooker and can be used for spicy tacos, burritos, or burrito bowls. ...
Skillet Fried Salmon Patties {Made From Canned Salmon}
I grew up eating (and loving) these skillet fish cakes made from canned salmon, which are super easy and inexpensive to make and a treat to eat. Canned Salmon Makes Delicious Fish Cakes ...
The Queen’s Chessmen Banana Pudding {Recipe + Video)
Paula Deen (aka The Queen) created this Chessmen Banana Pudding Dessert that is a delightful twist on traditional banana pudding. Chessmen Banana Pudding Dessert is a twist on traditional banana pudding that is always a hit. I remember the first time I tasted this version of banana pudding. I immediately asked "who made this?" and then got the recipe that very night. I've made this every time banana pudding is on the menu. It is literally always a hit. I've never served ...
Best Baked Ziti for a Crowd
Guests will RAVE over this cheesy and delicious baked ziti that will feed up to 20 people and is make ahead, freezer friendly, and SO easy to make. This Best Baked Ziti for a crowd truly is a winner. It won first place in a "Chopped Competition" that Zane and I entered with some friends. It is always a HUGE hit when we serve this to guests. It is one of our "go to" dishes to serve at a small group gathering or party. ...
Here’s What I Bought at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019
Here is what I bought at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019, and how I will decide what to keep and what to return. The Biggest Nordstrom Sale of the Year The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is the store's biggest sale of the year and the most hyped up and anticipated. I did my shopping this weekend and am waiting on items to arrive at my doorstep. Then the process of deciding what to keep begins. We don't have a Nordstrom in Birmingham, but we do have a Nordstrom Rack which accepts any ...
Amazing Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Thighs
These succulent, tender, sweet & spicy glazed Instant Pot BBQ chicken thighs will convert even die-hard "white meat only" folks. Why make BBQ chicken in an Instant Pot? Of all the chicken recipes I've made lately, these Instant Pot BBQ chicken thighs are a current favorite. They are crazy easy to make, and they are so much more tender and moist than the typical oven baked chicken. BBQ thighs in the Instant Pot are perfect because the meat cooks to a fall-apart-tenderness that is out of ...
The Best Southern Style Fresh Peach Cobbler
You can make this fabulous fresh peach cobbler up to a day ahead and bake/serve the next day for a perfectly Southern & scrumptious summer dessert! Having grown up in the South, I've enjoyed many versions of peach cobbler. This is my absolute favorite and the one I always make when fresh peaches are in season. ...
How to Make Fabulous Coffee in a Moka pot
I share a few tips (along with a video) on how easy it is to make fabulous coffee in a Moka pot (aka Italian coffee maker). I love coffee and consider it one of life's greatest pleasures. If you are like me, you wake up making a beeline to the kitchen (to make coffee, of course). If you start your day with quiet time and reflection, coffee is likely a huge part of that ritual. As one of my fave coffee cups says, "But First, Coffee." Can you relate? ...
Yummy Baked Rice Made with Beef ConsommΓ© and Mushrooms
This buttery, beefy out of this world yummy baked rice made with beef consommΓ© and mushrooms is known by many in the South as "Church Lady rice!" ...
5 of My Favorite Recipes for a Summer Cookout
Make any (or all) of these 5 favorite recipes of mine for the easiest and best cookout ever. Summer (and July 4th) call for cookouts, and I want to share 5 of my favorite recipes. Most of these recipes can be prepped and made ahead of time. After all, who wants to spend time standing over a grill (or stove) when you can be at lake (or beach) with food mostly done? A Yummy Crowd Pleasing Appetizer It doesn't get any easier or more delicious than this Black Bean, Corn & Feta dip. You can ...
How to Make Fork Tender London Broil Mississippi Roast
London broil CAN be fork tender, succulent, and delicious with the right ingredients and a few simple cooking instructions. Give it a try; it may become your new favorite cut of meat! This London broil Mississippi roast is one of my family's absolute favorite meals. I made this a few days ago and decided to share it on the blog. Even though I've shared how to make Mississippi roast in a slow cooker and Instant Pot in this post), this London Broil method is done entirely ...
Here Are the Products I Use (and Love) for My Skin Care Routine
Here are the skin care products that I use and love to keep my mature skin looking and feeling as beautiful as possible (without spending a fortune). The Importance of a Good Skin Care Routine ...
This is the Best Home Improvement That I’ve Done In Years
I'm sharing before and after photos of 3 relatively small home improvements that made a HUGE difference in the look and feel of my home. We've been in our home for almost 20 years, so naturally we've made updates along the way. The most recent update is one that really made an impact, so I decided to share in here on the blog. Our home is situated near heavy trees with a backyard view that looks almost like a treehouse. We couldn't enjoy the view, however, because of the bulky ...
The Best Black Bean, Corn & Feta Dip
This yummy black bean, corn & feta dip is the perfect summer appetizer~fresh, flavorful, and make ahead/refrigerate easy!! With July 4th just around the corner, I thought I would share my favorite summer appetizer~this black bean, corn & feta dip. Even though this dip is delicious year round, it is especially suited to summer for several reasons. First, it is a "no cooking" appetizer that won't heat up the kitchen. Second, it is easy to make at home and transport to the beach, ...