Hey yall! We wanted to share some exciting news with you! We’re in a season of new beginnings in life, so we decided to take the plunge on something we’ve wanted to do for a while. We walked into the Ole Queen Mall last Wednesday and walked out Boutique owners! That’s right, we’ve set up a physical shop! We’ll carry…
In the south, sweet tea isn’t just a beverage, it’s a way of life! I started drinking sweet tea as far back as I can remember. It was always two parts water to one part sugar and would make your lips pucker if you were new to it! It wasn’t until I was an adult and began making it myself that…
I love pears, Matteo not so much. Made of 84% water, it’s always a good time to have a pear! And at just 100 calories, cholesterol, sodium, and fat free plus rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and copper, you can’t go wrong with pears! From simply eating it off the tree, to baking it with creamy goodness inside, a…
A.K.A – The Southern Belle While Georgia peaches were introduced by Franciscan monks in the 1500s. It was the 18th century that saw the first peaches being planted in Georgia, and the mid-19th century saw commercial production of peaches. Raphael Moses first marketed the Georgia peach. A Confederate officer from Columbus, he sold peaches within Georgia in 1851. He is also credited for being…
Matteo and I were out and about a couple of weeks ago and stumbled upon a little know area of Texas. Lake Cypress Springs is a beautiful, hidden little treasure in Franklin County Texas. With huge Cypress trees every which way you look, a swimming hole, a fishing spot and picnic tables this was a great natural wonderland, in which…
I recently wrote a digital recipe book, called Twisted Teas & Tanglefoot. I put it together as part of a checklist I have to build my brand, but I have to admit, I really enjoyed the process. Tanglefoot has an informal meaning of intoxicating liquor, so I used it to indicate the alcohol aspect of the book. My motto is…
What even is a bucket list? A bucket list is a personalized collection of experiences, achievements, and adventures you want to accomplish during your lifetime. Coined from the phrase “kick the bucket” (a euphemism for dying), so it’s literally a list of things to do before you die. Despite the negative connotation of its name, however, bucket lists are all…
I know you’re probably not hiding real eggs this Easter with the cost involved, but you’re probably still making eggs for Easter Dinner. Here are three ways to serve it up Easter Day! Just take the Basic Deviled Egg recipe and amp it up the way you like it. I know we’ll be eating this yumminess Sunday! Enjoy! Basic Deviled…
I am from Georgia, and my husband is from Texas. He calls the flowers in the picture daffodils, but I know them as jonquils. A lot of people do not know that there is a difference. Although they are closely related, both belonging to the genus Narcissus, and similar in appearance and growing needs, they are most definitely different. Both…
A mentor is someone who assumes the role of an advisor for someone (mentee) who doesn’t have as much knowledge on a topic. Below are seven Reason’s Mentor/Mentee relationships are important. 1. Mentors support growth Mentors encourage and enable another person’s professional or personal development. The mentors’ knowledge can help train and create a high-quality and productive workforce. Employees appreciate…