Southern sayings may baffle some people, but they’re becoming more commonplace around the country. However, you may still hear some sassy southern sayings that you might not understand. Of course, you need to know the meanings of these sayings before you use them. It’s important to realize that if you say something southern out of…
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Life in the South – Things to Love
Life in the South is sweet. Although I grew up in a military home and moved every couple of years throughout my childhood, we kept returning to the South between assignments. It wasn’t difficult, but it wasn’t easy either. Both of my parents were from Mississippi. My mother grew up on a farm in a…
Family Dinner – Nutritious and Budget-Friendly
A family dinner gives the parents and kids an opportunity to come together as a unit. Even if your cooking skills aren’t the best, putting a meal together every night gives you practice, and you will improve over time. Additionally, most people are looking for ideas for a family dinner on a budget. As my…
Party Platter Made Easy
A party platter helps make entertaining easy because it provides two things—the food and part of the decoration. I like to use the three-tiered platter that was super easy to make and didn’t cost a fortune. In fact, I purchased everything I needed to make it at the Dollar Tree. While it’s easier to order…
How to Make a Three-Tiered Serving Platter
If you’ve ever needed to know how to make a three-tiered serving platter, you may have been overwhelmed by how complicated it can be. That’s why I’ve decided to share my easy instructions. A well-designed serving platter is necessary in a southern home. After all, you need to make everything look as inviting and delicious…
New Year’s Day Dinner Tradition
My very southern family had a traditional New Year’s Day dinner that we always had. Regardless of where we lived or what our situation was, my parents would never think about changing it up. Main Entrée for a New Year’s Day Dinner The most important part of the meal was including some sort of pork….
Southern Manners Basics
Knowing southern manners is essential when living in the South. Every southerner knows the importance of good manners. Whether he or she uses them or not is a whole ’nother story. Southern Upbringing It seems like there’s something about southern mamas—and sometimes daddies—that compels them to harp on the importance of being mannerly. I think…
Last Minute Christmas Decor Hacks
These last minute Christmas decor hacks can save you when time gets away from you during the holidays. No one has to know that you’ve put everything off until the last minute. Simple and Budget-Friendly Christmas Decorations If your house isn’t ready for the season at this late date, don’t despair. In fact, there are…
Welcome to a Southern Home
This “welcome to a southern home” post is all about showing how to start and keep traditions without losing your mind. It’s not difficult, so don’t worry. In fact, anyone can have the trappings of a “southern home.” Southerners know how to create a welcoming home that looks good, smells good, and has lots of…
Celebrate Christmas on a Budget
Celebrate Christmas with style rather than overspending. I know. That’s much easier said than done. We all know it’s easy to overspend during the holidays, but so many of us do it anyway. It’s that time of year when we want to make everyone happy with gifts, food, and of course, the decorations. Celebrate Christmas…