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 ...
How to Make Chipotle’s Beef Barbacoa {Slow Cooker~Copycat Recipe}
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. In the video above, I show how I make Beef Barbacoa (and share some helpful tips along the way). ...
How To Make Skillet Fried Salmon Patties {with 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 ...
How to Make Paula Deen’s Chessmen Banana Pudding {Recipe + Video)
I share exactly how I make Paula Deen's fabulous Chessmen banana pudding~with a video and a few tips + tricks for making it ahead. ...
How to Make the Best Baked Ziti for a Crowd
Folks will RAVE over this easy, cheesy and delicious baked ziti that will feed up to 20 people and is make ahead AND freezer friendly. 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. What kind of bake ware do you use for baked ziti? ...
How to Make 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 ...
How to Make Yummy Baked Rice with Beef Consommé and Mushrooms
This buttery, beefy out of this world yummy baked rice made with beef consommé 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 here, this London Broil method is done entirely differently. ...
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 ...
How to Make 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, ...
This is How FASTer Way to Fat Loss Has Improved My Health
My lab work and body fat test this week show exactly how Faster Way to Fat Loss has improved my health since almost a year ago. Last Year's Physical Exam My "why" for trying Faster Way to Fat Loss all stemmed from LAST year's physical (I share details in this blog post). Even though I didn't have a weight problem, I had a fat problem (i.e body fat). I decided that day to work to get my body fat within an ideal range. I knew that if I didn't, things would only get worse. ...
How to Make Black Bean Cuban Bowls (Instant Pot optional)
It is easy with an Instant Pot (or not) to make spicy black beans to use for Cuban bowls~fresh, healthy ingredients folks just layer in a bowl and enjoy! Whether feeding your family or a small group, I promise you that this "build your own Cuban bowls" idea is a winner. Everyone loves choosing his or her own ingredients to build a fresh, yummy bowl of healthy deliciousness. ...
How to Make the BEST Cake EVER (From a Cake Mix)
If you follow this foolproof method, you'll be making the BEST cakes EVER from any flavor cake mix~every single time. This savvy cake making method is one that I've used countless times for over a decade. I call it "cake mix magic" because it truly works every time. You don't have to be a cook or a baker to make a fabulous cake (easily) using this method. ...
How to Make Casual Outfits a Little More Chic
Here are a few easy ways I like to make casual outfits a little more chic and sophisticated (for summer). I am by no means a style maven or fashion expert, but I am trying to up my everyday look just a smidge (because I LIVE in athleisure). I put together a few simple, inexpensive outfits and then added a few touches to make them more chic. If you like anything you see, I link to everything at the end of the post. How to Make Shorts a Little More Chic ...
How to Style Colorful Summer Dresses and Tops (with White Jeans)
This summer, consider thinking bright (and maybe even neon) for your dresses and tops. Here are some of my faves..... The dresses that I'm loving right now are colorful, bright and so fun. Since we have a daughter getting married in August, I shopped early for some dresses to pull out for parties. Two of them are featured in the photos below. ...
The Perfect Gift Guide for Mother’s Day and Girl Graduation
Here are my top picks for PERFECT gifts for Mother's Day or graduation (girl), all of which can still be ordered online (with free shipping). Mother's Day is May 12, and most schools' graduation dates are soon thereafter. Since these two special days fall so close together, I've combined my "Mother's Day" and "Girl Graduation" gifts. Most every item on my gift guide would be a hit with any mom or girl graduate. If the Nespresso Creatista is a gift you'd love to give someone special, ...
8 Common Misconceptions About Faster Way to Fat Loss
Here are 8 common misconceptions about Faster Way to Fat Loss (from a FWTFL graduate who LOVES the FWTFL lifestyle)! FWTFL is all about weight loss. There is a difference between fat loss and weight loss. You can be thin and still have high body fat (I shared my story in this post). Although the FWTFL program will result in weight loss in most individuals (myself included), the path to weight loss is attained through eliminating unhealthy body fat. ...
How to Have a Louis Vuitton Look for Less
You can have authentic Louis Vuitton leather adorned pieces that give you a Louis Vuitton look (without spending a fortune). You may have noticed seeing lots more Louis Vuitton lately~and there is a reason. There is a new trend that is making it possible for anyone~no matter the budget~to have a Louis Vuitton look for less. What is Louis Vuitton? ...
How to Make Sensational Strawberry Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze
I'm sharing my "magic recipe" that turns a simple cake mix into a sensational strawberry bundt cake with lemon glaze that everyone will rave over! This sensational strawberry bundt cake recipe is a "cousin" of this strawberry brownies recipe that has been viral for the most part of 2019. If you love strawberry desserts (especially ones that are quick & easy), you'll want to try both of these yummy treats:-) ...
How to Make Taziki’s Cafe Basmati Rice — The Real Recipe
This is the REAL RECIPE for the Taziki' Cafe basmati rice, likely the most popular side ordered alongside the Greek grilled chicken, lamb and shrimp. Here in Birmingham, Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe literally has a cult following. Most everyone I know eats at Taziki's often, whether dine in or take out. The food is healthy, fresh, and always delicious. ...
10 Important Money Questions You Need to Answer Right Now
Ladies, here are 10 important money questions you need to answer right now (with your spouse if married) to determine how financially secure and prepared you are for now and for the future. Recently, my Empower Hour for Women small group was hosted for a financial mini seminar by the advisory team from Women's Wealth Connection at Warren Averett. Empower Hour is a biblically based small group where we address personal growth topics from John Maxwell's Make Today Count. Since ...
How to Make Yummy Blackened Chicken Tenders in a Skillet
Here's how to make yummy blackened chicken tenders in a skillet in 30 minutes or less for a healthy, high protein low carb entree. This skillet blackening technique is one of the easiest, most flavorful ways I've found to cook chicken tenders. There is no marinating required, and the tenders are literally loaded with flavor. Even better, they are a healthy way to add protein to lunch or dinner. What is blackening? ...
How to Be a Chic Mother of the Bride at the Best Price
Here are some savvy tips and tricks on how to be a chic mother of the bride at the best price regardless of your style or budget. Anthropologie With my oldest daughter getting married in August, I am dedicating quite a bit of effort into figuring out how to be a chic mother of the bride at the best price. I've garnered quite a few tips and tricks to share about shopping for a MOB, so here goes! What is your MOB style? ...
My Favorite Things: Happy Galentine’s Day Gift Guide
Here are my favorite things for a Happy Galentine's Day gift guide~from pretty to practical to pink (and beyond)~for any girlfriend (or for yourself). XoXo Every time I post a gift guide, I feel like a disclaimer is in order. I want my friends and readers to know~I don't sit around and shop all the time LOL. That being said, I do enjoy shopping within reason, and I love sharing great finds with friends and on the blog. ...
How to Make All Day in the Oven Smoky Beef Brisket That People Love
Serve a platter of this smoky, savory chopped beef brisket with white and red BBQ sauces at your next party and watch guests RAVE! This Oven Baked Beef Brisket is FABULOUS!!!! ...
How to Make “Tastes Like Frozen Hot Chocolate” COCO Collagen Smoothie
This decadent tasting, protein laden "tastes like frozen hot chocolate" COCO collagen smoothie is actually healthy, vegan, and packed with antioxidants. This rich, delicious protein & collagen packed smoothie is my current obsession I make this almost every day; when I don't, I miss it:-) It is everything I want in a smoothie (nut butter, chocolate, banana) with lots of what I need (protein, collagen & antioxidants). ...
Why I Tried “Faster Way to Fat Loss” and What It Did For Me
In my honest review, I share why I tried "Faster Way to Fat Loss," what it did for me, and why I think it can benefit anyone who takes it. Update: It is January of 2020, and I am updating this post to let you know that I will be starting a new round of FWTFL on January 6 with my friend Deanna. You can sign up here if you want to join our group. It will be great!!! ...
How to Make Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecans, Pears & Gorgonzola
Everyone will rave over this shaved Brussels sprouts salad with pecans, pears & Gorgonzola~a copycat recipe of my favorite salad at Pizzeria GM. This shaved Brussels sprouts salad is seriously SO yummy that I am obsessed. A girlfriend and I shared this salad at one of my fave new dining spots in Birmingham~Pizzaria GM. This salad ~along with the Giant Meatball~was the talk of the table! Everyone wanted to sample a bite:-) ...
7 Traits of a Great Father-in-Law (From a Daughter-in-Law’s Perspective)
Being a great father-in-law is important, so I am sharing 7 traits of a great father-in-law from a daughter-in-law's perspective. Today is my Father-in-Law's 80th birthday, and Zane asked each of us to write down qualities that we appreciate about his dad (aka Paul T.). Zane read these things to his dad at a birthday breakfast this morning. Zane encouraged me to share this on the blog. After all, many of us will likely have a father-in-law at some point in life. Many men will BE ...
How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls
These addictively yummy no-bake chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls are easy to make and taste similar to homemade Reese's peanut butter cups! Although the holidays have come and gone for 2018, I must share this recipe for chocolate peanut butter buckeye balls~a yummy no bake candy that tastes like homemade Reese's peanut butter cups. ...
How to Make Chick-fil-A Superfood Salad Copycat Recipe
This Chick-fil-A superfood salad copycat recipe tastes almost exactly like the original and is super yummy, super easy, and super healthy!!! If you love the Chick-fil-A superfood salad, you might want to bookmark this recipe now. It tastes almost identical to the Chick-fil-A version and couldn't be easier to make. Better yet, this is a delicious and easy way to get a healthy side on the table that most everyone will eat and love. ...
How to Make Healthy Italian-Style Turkey Stuffed Peppers
These healthy, colorful Italian-style turkey (or beef) stuffed peppers are yummy, low carb, and delicious. Stuffed Peppers are Easy Stuffed peppers may look difficult, but they are easy-peasy. You basically make some rice, brown some meat (with seasonings), and layer it into pepper halves. Top with your favorite cheese, and you have a meal that everyone will love. ...
When kids fight over who gets the leftover peppers, you know these turkey stuffed peppers are a winner.
How to Make Party Charcuterie and Cheese Board: Shopping Guide and Tutorial
If you want an epic appetizer spread for your next soiree, bookmark this party charcuterie and cheese board shopping guide and tutorial to make the exact board featured below! I have lately become obsessed with charcuterie and cheese boards, thanks to the expertise of my savvy friend Marie. She served this fabulous charcuterie board at a recent dinner in her home, and I've been crazy over charcuterie ever since:-) This Christmas for our husbands' firm party, I asked Marie to do a ...