Never thought I’d be recommending Walmart +. . .
I did not see it coming that I would be writing a blog post recommending Walmart +. . . Our blog is about the things that bring us joy. Do…
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Laura
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Laura is a wife, mom of two, and dog-owner. She loves to eat, drink wine, travel, read and walk. After college (Vanderbilt University) and law school (University of Texas), she practiced law in California until the birth of her children, when she discovered it was more fun to play with a baby than to write a brief.
I’m the MOB: How to find a dress?
I’m the MOB (Mother of the Bride)! This is a one-time thing for me, as this is my favorite and only daughter. I have so much to learn. Luckily I…
Jeans Makeover
Have you heard that skinny jeans are out? Apparently the party is over and the fat lady has sung for skinny jeans. We are supposed to burn our skinny jeans…
Question of the Day
We started this blog to share the things that bring us joy, whether we found them on our own, learned them from each other, or got them from other friends. …
The Best Meals Of My Life
I’ve had some spectacular meals in my life: the freshest ingredients, perfectly prepared, in beautiful venues. The best meals I’ve ever had, however, had more to do with the circumstances…
Guilty Pleasure Books
Fine literature is great and important, but sometimes we need a guilty pleasure book.
The Top Ten Things About Turning 60
Hello, 1964 babies. We turn 60 this year. Sparkling Sixty? Nope. Sexy Sixty? Definitely not feeling that. Maybe Saggy Sixty? Yes, sounds right. Suddenly my eyebrows are scooting down my…
Pot Roast in the Instant Pot: Sacrilege or Miracle?
Spoiler alert: The instant pot is now my favorite way to cook a pot roast. I had a grandmother named Hattie (great name, right?) who might have been the world’s…
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett: new favorite book
Run, do not walk, to get Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. “Tom Lake” is the book I’ve been craving. I’ve been searching for a book I can’t put down and don’t…
A Hug Disguised as an Enchilada (Chicken Verde Enchiladas)
Can an enchilada solve the world’s problems? Probably not. But it can be pretty darn comforting. “Is there anything I can do to help?” How many times have we said…