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Wine and Music Pairings Awaken All Five Senses

This post about wine and music pairings was sponsored by Cambria Winery as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Whenever I drink wine (often) and whenever I visit a winery (also often,) I enjoy the music playing in the background. There’s something about [Read More…]

Family Friendly Attractions in Pigeon Forge

This post about things to do in Pigeon Forge is sponsored by TripAdvisor. The opinions and experiences are my own. Last month my daughter and I were planning a trip to East Tennessee and we were looking for fun things to do in Pigeon Forge. Both of us looked through all the TripAdvisor reviews (people [Read More…]

T-Mobile ONE Unlimited 55+ (Where Talk Is Cheap, But Text and Data Are Too)

Thank you T-Mobile for realizing Baby Boomers, empty nesters and retirees aren’t fuddy-duddies who have no idea how to use smartphones! There are over 93 million Americans in the U.S. over age 55, and a huge percentage (74%) use smartphones, so it’s about time a carrier stepped in and offered a data-rich and affordable plan for [Read More…]

Strawberry Marshmallow Cake

This strawberry marshmallow cake is full of magic, and that’s one of the reasons my kids always loved it. They’d help sprinkle the marshmallows on the bottom of the dish, but somehow magically they ended up at the top of the cake every time. They got such a kick out of it! One of the [Read More…]

A Peaceful East Tennessee Cabin Retreat

White Oak Lodge Resort cabin front porch

We just got back from a brief trip to East Tennessee, and after learning about all the area has to offer, we really wish we could have stayed longer. But we feel pretty lucky that during our short stay we got to spend our downtime in a gorgeous cabin at White Oak Lodge & Resort, just [Read More…]

Caramel Apple Cups

I always love the arrival of apple season as it brings with it such warm and wonderful fall flavors, and baking these caramel apple cups fills the kitchen with joyful aromas. Apple, cinnamon, caramel… they warm your heart before you even take a bite. Caramel Apple Cups Since they’re so easy to make, you’ll have […]

Lemon Ice Cream Sandwich Bars

It’s time to tingle your taste buds in the most delightful summer-y way with these lemon ice cream sandwich bars! I partnered with Krusteaz to create this light and refreshing dessert that combines the tangy zip of Meyer lemons with the cool sweetness of ice cream. There’s happiness in every bite! Lemon Ice Cream Sandwich Bars […]

Lemon Cream Bars

Don’t you just love lemon dessert recipes in the warm weather months? I know I do, so these lemon cream bars are a summer favorite at my house, and they could very well become a favorite at your house too! Lemon Cream Bars Start by baking the crust, and while it’s baking, you’ll prepare the […]

Things To Do in Tallahassee – What Not To Miss!

Have you been to Tallahassee, Florida lately? The city is bustling with energy and has reinvented itself into a fresh, lively hot spot for arts, entertainment, and culinary delights while continuing to showcase its richly historic soul. We’ve put together a list of things to do in Tallahassee that highlight the newest changes and the […]

Get to Know Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou

Jean Lafitte Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center I’ve never lived in Louisiana a day in my life, but it’s a state that calls me home again and again. That distinctly Cajun culture and the unspoiled beauty of Louisiana’s wetlands soothes my soul. My most recent visit to the state took me to Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou, just […]

Dismals Canyon – Alabama’s Mystical Glowing Forest

Some say it looks like Middle Earth, some say it’s a cross between a rainforest and a fairy tale, and some simply have no words at all to describe the natural wonder that is Dismals Canyon. Alabama’s last secret hiding place is one of those sights you have to see to believe. This lush, mystical […]