It’s the first edition of Friday Favorites for the new year and I’m excited to be working on our 2021 camping schedule. I have it all pretty much planned out and am just waiting to finalize a few last details for a trip or two this year. But first, let’s chat a little about our…
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The Best & Easiest Vegetable Soup Recipe
So many of these vegetable soup recipes are the same and this one is similar to the others I’ve tried as well. However, this one is my favorite. Even the kids asked for a second bowl. Let’s cut right to it with the recipe, shall we? *Ingredients* 1 lb of ground beef 1 bag of…
Using the Deep Litter Method in Your Chicken Coop
Before getting chickens this year, everyone kept telling us what a hassle it is to keep the coop clean. I admit that was one of the things I was dreading about raising backyard chickens, but we’re doing this ” for the kids” (right?!?) and I figured it would be worth it in the end. Then,…
The 2021 One Beautiful Thing Challenge
It’s time to start laying down discontentment & replacing it with joy. So often at the start of a new year, we set goals and have an image of how our year is going to look. But, within a few weeks, it’s all completely different than we had imagined. How do we lay down the…
So Much Christmas at Gaylord Opryland {review}
It’s no secret that we love spending time at Gaylord Opryland. We’ve been making memories there for over 13 years now and each year it just keeps getting better and better. Our favorite time to visit is during the Christmas season and this year, they did not disappoint with all the So Much Christmas festivities….
Our Favorite Family Advent Books & Resources
Advent is just around the corner and it’s one of the most special times for us as a family. Sure, the festive lights and Christmas goodies are fun, but the real meaning of Christmas is so special. It’s so easy to get busy with holiday parties, Christmas shopping, school programs, and baking that the real…
Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup
I’ve found the best loaded potato soup recipe and I just had to share it with you all. This is the perfect soup to take to a friend during those chilly months or to put in the crockpot in the morning for a cozy dinner that evening. *Ingredients* 5 slices of bacon, diced 3 pounds…
Little Beaver State Park in West Virginia {review}
Another camping trip is in the books and we loved our visit to Little Beaver State Park in Beaver, West Virginia. This West Virginia State Park is only 6.5 hours away from our home in Nashville, TN, and was such a great trip. Little Beaver State Park is settled on 562 acres which offers so…