Tomorrow, the love of my life and I will celebrate 28 years of marriage. How can this be? We still feel like we are in our twenties. But, no, it’s our children who are in their twenties. That puts 28 years in perspective. Together we’ve raised two boys, adults now, with great careers and loving, beautiful (inside and out) brides. Patrick and Shandi have been married for two years. Trevor and Rachel just two months. What values do we {Read More}
Super Yummy Jalapeno Cilantro Cole Slaw
I’m all about tasty, healthy salads all summer long. I love combining flavors and textures. I don’t know about you, but I usually prefer old favorites with some twist to them like this one. Keeps things more interesting! Plus it’s easier to create meals that are good for you. This Jalapeño Cilantro Cole Slaw recipe is a twist on the old favorite — light and refreshing (no mayo) with a bit of a kick. If you don’t like the heat, simply leave out {Read More}
God’s Plans vs. My Plans
God’s Plans vs. My Plans… goodness, I have so much room to improve in this area! But it is my heart’s desire to follow his ways, not mine. Why is it often so difficult to follow God’s plans instead of my own? I think it’s a daily struggle for almost all of us, over things both big and small. I know in my heart that God’s plan is always best. I’ve seen it time and time again in my 51 {Read More}
Sizzling Summer Cash Giveaway!
Happy Monday, friends! Today I’m joining some other awesome bloggers in the Sizzling Summer $250 Cash Giveaway to celebrated the one-year blogiversary of Live Randomly Simple. Congratulations to Jessica for reaching this awesome milestone! You never know when you will be randomly selected as a giveaway winner, so don’t pass up your chance and click to enter on the Rafflecopter at the bottom of the post! Take a second to stop by these amazing gals blogs and give them a quick thanks for {Read More}
Sunday Features Link Party {33} Is Live With A New Look!
Welcome to Sunday Features {33}! And (yay!) we finally have a new look for our link party! Denise and I have been wanting to update Sunday Features’ appearance, and creative inspiration finally struck me this morning. Soon we’ll have a button for those of you who are featured each week as well. Thank you to all of you who joined us at Sunday Features {32} last week. It’s always so hard to choose, but here are our favorites: Need some inspiration {Read More}
Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole
Are you looking for a recipe for a special dinner party that’s easy enough to make any ole day of the week? Then this Cajun Shrimp and Quinoa Casserole might just be your new go-to recipe! It’s party worthy because of its totally yummy flavors. It’s weeknight perfect because it’s really easy to make. (I automatically adore any recipe where most of the cooking can be done in one cast-iron skillet!) This healthy dish is a combination of protein-rich quinoa and shrimp, of course, {Read More}
Sunday Features Link Party {32}
Well hello, party friends! Hope you have enjoyed a FABULOUS 4th of July weekend! Thanks for linking up all your awesome and creative inspiration last week and for visiting Sunday Features link party each week. We appreciate you! And now, for our features this week… First up… I can’t wait to make my own batch and sip on this Tangelo Mint Iced Tea from Homemaking Hacks. Next on our list of faves is How to Make Envelope Cushions from Creating Really {Read More}
July 4th Cocktail: Berry Coconut Spritz
Every holiday deserves a specialty drink, don’t ya think? Of course! So I have for you today the perfect July 4th cocktail, a Berry Coconut Spritz. AND… just because I like special little touches when I entertain, I even made a sign announcing to your family and friends that you have a specialty cocktail available. You can print it out for free! Yes, it has coconut rum… Malibu, to be exact. I think everything tastes better with a little {Read More}
Summer Reading List for Bloggers & Small Businesses
Ah, summer! I love learning throughout the year, but summer is my favorite time to read. And the season I tend to read more. Lazy days, beach trips, hanging out on the sofa to escape the heat… all kinds of reasons to read more in the summer! Last summer, I was in the pre-launch phase of my blog and I travelled quite a bit. I devoured several books on the topics of social media and blogging. I want to share {Read More}