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The Coral Reefs Are Dying and It’s Our Fault

This post is sponsored by Netflix #StreamTeam! I read recently that large sections of the Great Barrier Reef have been officially declared dead, and that the Reef has actually been dying for almost 20 years due to overheated seawater. Hearing this news made me really sad. Partly because by the time I finally get to see [Read More…]

Oreo Brownie Pizza

Oreo brownie pizza. You know when you put those three words together, it’s gonna be good, right? I mean, how could it not be? And there’s something about eating a brownie (or anything) in the shape of a pizza wedge that makes it fun. Plus, you can customize your Oreo brownie pizza with all the [Read More…]

Raspberry Pretzel Crunch

Raspberries are my favorite fruit and pretzels are my favorite snack, so what could be better than to combine the two in a dessert? Nothing, I tell you. Nothing. So I bring you this raspberry pretzel crunch recipe for a bit of sweet and a bit of savory. But… it’s a dessert, so it’s mostly [Read More…]

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 [Read More…]

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 [Read More…]

Spicy (or not) Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast

This Slow Cooker Sirloin Tip Roast is so delicious and yummy! It’s a great way to have a hot and hearty meal in the summertime without using the oven. Slow cooker recipes are the best! And you can make it spicy or not spicy — it’s all up to you. I remember my mom used […]

Tater Tot Pimiento Cheese Casserole

This tater tot pimiento cheese casserole is the perfect blending of my Midwest roots and my current southern home. Pimiento cheese is everywhere in Carolina (a definite southern tradition), and it’s hard to believe that until I moved here eight years ago, I knew nothing about it. Native southerners have been enjoying pimiento cheese in […]

Baked Cheese Bites

You can’t go wrong with these baked cheese bites for a savory snack or party appetizer. With the snap of sharp cheddar and the bite of a biscuity-cracker, they’ll be snatched off the serving tray in no time. Baked Cheese Bites I make these in a couple of different ways, depending on my mood. Sometimes […]

Tips for Attending a NASCAR Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway

I decided to go to a NASCAR race for the first time after taking the “Feel the Thrill” tour at Charlotte Motor Speedway when visiting Cabarrus County, NC a couple of years ago. We were moving at about 60 mph in a van for the 24-degree banking and the force was intense! It was at that moment that I […]

All Aboard the North Pole Express in Grapevine, TX

All aboard! I know it’s only July, but tickets are on sale now for this year’s North Pole Express steam train rides in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas. Grapevine plays host to over 1,400 Christmas events in November and December, and the North Pole Express is one of the most popular Christmas activities in […]

Roadtripping? How To Find Hotels Along a Route

Red Roof sponsored this post, but all opinions expressed are my own. The best part of a road trip is the freedom it provides. If there’s a scenic overlook, an interesting roadside attraction or just the need for a comfort stop, no problem. Stopping, going… it’s all your call. The flexibility inherent in a road trip […]