Get Real

Get Real

I am terrible at making cakes. I’m pretty good at baking cookies and pies, thanks to my mom and grandma teaching me. But no matter what I do, my cakes do not turn out. Several months ago, I saw a post from Southern Living for Hummingbird Cake and decided to try it. I...
Press On

Press On

In honor of Veterans Day, I want to share the inspiring story of Army Captain Deshauna Barber. At 19 years old, Deshauna, a sophomore at Virginia State University, had her life planned. In three years, she would graduate, be commissioned in the military, and enter as...
Beauty Underneath

Beauty Underneath

My husband and I bought a fixer upper home this summer that had once been featured on HGTV’s Extreme Backyards. As the days poured into weeks, I longed for HGTV to return to help me restore what I suspected was once a beautiful tropical paradise. I power washed...
BE THANKFUL

BE THANKFUL

A few years ago, there was a certain toy almost every kid wanted for Christmas. I spent over a month searching sales ads and discount codes to be able to afford it for my twins. I couldn’t wait for Christmas morning, and seeing the excitement on the faces of my boys...