Y’all, we’re in our second to last month of 2020! We get to kick off the full holiday season and all that brings. We headed up to Guadalupe Mountain National Park a few weekends ago to go hiking. It was nice to get outside, stretch our legs, and enjoy fall color in far West Texas. The weather was great, and we crossed our first Texas National Park Service site off… View Post »
Recent Reads – October 2020
Queen Victoria’s Matchmaking: The Royal Marriages That Shaped Europe – Deborah Cadbury This was an excellent read. It looks at the relationships the Queen Victoria arranged for and between her many grandchildren. You’ll get a good dose of the larger geopolitical dynamics leading up to and into World War I. If you enjoy this book, be sure to read Born to Rule, about Victoria’s five granddaughters who became queens. Heretic… View Post »
Life Lately – October 2020
Hello, friends! I’m back from a mini-blogging break and ready to tackle fall. Come say hi!
Your guide to the Nebraska National Parks
Explore the variety of Nebraska National Parks all across the state. Most of these are off the beaten path, so be sure to have a full tank of gas and plenty of snacks when you head out. Northwest You’ll find three National Park sites about an hour and a half south of the Black Hills. You can combine these into one trip like we did or split them up. First… View Post »
Life Lately – September 2020
Hello, friends! We’ve made it to my favorite month of the year. It’s my birthday month! I can’t say we’re doing anything terribly exciting for my birthday (or in general these days). I’m going to be a bit lighter on posting around here than normal. I finally invested in a food photography course, so I’m planning to try out what I’ve learned while testing out a batch of new recipes…. View Post »
Green chile corn casserole
Try a southwest twist on a family-friendly side dish with this green chile corn casserole. It’s loaded with zesty green chiles and cheese.
Jalapeno popper eggrolls
Try a twist on a classic game day appetizer with these jalapeno popper eggrolls. They’re spicy, creamy, full of bacon, and oh so tasty!
Recent Reads – August 2020
August is upon us! I’m getting back into my reading groove and am working through the books I packed to bring with me when we moved. Here’s what I’ve been reading.
Smores skillet
Happy National Smores Day! Try out this twist on the classic summer dessert with my smores skillet. It’s ready in about 20 minutes. No fire pit needed!