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Treble Makers Mayhem: Pianos, Chaos, and Questionable Vocals
Listen. I went to Treble Makers thinking I’d just be enjoying a little live music with the crew. What actually happened? A full-blown concert where I was the headliner… at least in my own mind. Roll call:Michael – our musical oracle, already knew he’d love it before the first note was played (and of course, he was right).Carson – unpredictable as […]
Mindfulness: Because Spiraling Isn’t a Personality Trait
Let’s keep it real—modern life is a hot mess of chaos. Between work, relationships, endless notifications, and whatever that mystery smell is coming from your fridge (don’t lie—you know it’s there), it’s no wonder we’re walking around like frazzled bundles of nerves. Enter: mindfulness.Not a trend. Not a buzzword. Just a powerful little practice that helps […]
5 Ways Nature Supports Mental Health (Even if You Just Sit Outside for 10 Minutes)
Listen.Lately, life has been trying me — and not in the cute, “she’s building character” way. Since losing my sweet Nannie and dealing with chronic pain that just won’t quit, my mental health has been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride… and not the fun theme park kind. Grief, exhaustion, and frustration have been […]
Florida, Bugs, and the Legend of Omgitswicks: A Cautionary Tale
You know you’ve officially crossed into “real Florida” territory when your husband won’t stop sending you Omgitswicks videos like it’s a full-time job. And honestly? I get it. Because if you want the no-frills, bless-your-heart, hold-my-flip-phone version of what’s actually happening in the Sunshine State, Omgitswicks is your man. This dude? He will snatch up his 2002 flip phone, squint into the sun […]
Bardstown Just Got a Biggby & I’m Basically a Barista Now (Just Kidding, But Not Really)
Stop the presses, y’all—Bardstown has officially joined the caffeinated elite. That’s right, we now have a Biggby Coffee. Go ahead and clutch your pearls. Now before they officially opened, Biggby did this soft launch thing where they were slinging FREE drinks so their baristas could get some practice in. (Um, yes please. Free AND caffeinated? Say less.) Naturally, […]
Goodwill Hunting: Florida Edition (Now with More Carpet Woes and Shot Glass Chess)
They say everything’s bigger and better in Florida—well, they weren’t lying. Sunshine? Big. Mosquitoes? Bigger. Goodwill stores? Super-sized. And honestly, we are not mad about it. Today’s mission? Clothes for the boys, who apparently grow overnight like weeds on Miracle-Gro. Also, some home décor to make our place feel less “we just moved in” and more “we […]
Bonnet Springs Park: Where Nature, Science, and Sleep-Deprived Parents Collide
Let me tell you about a magical land hidden right in Lakeland, Florida. A place so beautiful, so educational, so peaceful… unless you bring a child named Quincy. Welcome to Bonnet Springs Park—where the wetlands are wild, the children’s museum is chaos (in the best way), and your calves will scream for mercy by the end. So […]
Florida Regret? Cancelled. Thanks to a Skillet Full of Glory.
You know what they don’t tell you when you pack up your life and move to Florida? That finding good Mexican food might just become your full-time job. I’m not even kidding. I was this close to mourning my Kentucky roots, not because of the weather or the move itself—but because there was no El Jimador in sight. Back […]
Florida, Buc-ee’s, and the Hat-Wearing Vampire: A Road Trip Saga
Well, well, well… as promised, here I am, reporting live at checks clock 7:27 a.m. from the cozy (and suspiciously quiet) couch in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Yes, I’m actually here. Yes, on purpose. Sort of. Let’s just say, in the great democracy of our family, I was the one dissenting vote on this road trip… and I still ended […]
Blockheads and Bangers: My Night at The Minecraft Movie Premiere
Last night, I witnessed cinematic history. No, not some Oscar-bait drama where everyone whispers and stares meaningfully into the distance. I’m talking about The Minecraft Movie. Yes. That Minecraft. Blocks. Creepers. Crafting tables. And somehow… absolute magic. Let me be very clear: I do not play Minecraft. I don’t even know what half the stuff in the game […]
