So I’ve lived all over the country. Even though I’ve spent about half my life in the South, I really don’t consider myself to have a Southern accent. Sure, I say certain things like “y’all” and long-vowel “Is,” but I’ve always thought I have a very neutral American accent. When you live in the South,…
Lisa
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Ask me answers
Thanks to everyone who asked questions! Here are the answers. Jen asks: “What is the one thing about Army life you wish you could change?” Definitely the competition between spouses. I am totally guilty of it, too. We feel a constant need to one-up each other (especially on tough stuff like deployments) instead of supporting…
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Spinach artichoke dip
This particular spinach artichoke dip is chunky, cheesy, and delicious. It’s easy to whip and a hit at parties. I made it for a Christmas party many years ago and have tweaked it to my liking since then. It feeds a crowd, and you’ll probably come home with an empty bowl. This recipe also divides…
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Moving announcement options
Now that I finally mailed our Christmas cards, I’m onto finding the perfect moving announcement. I’ve narrowed down to a few options. Option 1: I fell in love with these Colorado ones (top right) because our last name is already a C. Option 2: Our friends and family won’t be able to make it out…
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January 4×4
I’m joining with Alex and Amanda for their first 4×4 link up this month! It’s a recap of four favorites from each month (and how is it almost February??). 4 favorite blog posts Life as an Army brat cat A month of home-ownership 30 by 30: 2015 update That time I got depressed over lip gloss…
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The world’s best pimento cheese
Pimento cheese ranks on my list of ultimate Southern foods right up there with biscuits or fried chicken. As a result, pretty much every good Southern cook has a recipe for it. It’s one of those classics that is eaten everywhere from church dinners to the Masters, and it’s utterly delicious. I personally love pimento…