So, startling revelation in the kitchen Chez Stephens this week. By the way, this is a sponsored post for the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® community, but I only work with products I love, so no need to fret about my opinions being purchased or the mob trying to keep me quiet! First, background: I really love cooking with the wide variety of oils available on the market, and really haven't kept canola or vegetable oil in the house in ages except for the sole purpose of ... View Post
I ♥ Ball Mason Jars
I've mentioned before that I have a major chalkboard affliction (seriously, the tally around here is embarrassing) and alluded to a similar fixation with mason jars. I love them because they are so iconic and simple - they evoke the past but serve a myriad of modern uses. My very favorite is definitely this vintage blue "Perfect Mason" jar, which I love in particular because of its large size but small opening - it is the perfect vase for a freshly-picked backyard bouquet and feels far more ... View Post
Southern Summer Nights: Salad Course
There's a super fun foodie giveaway at the end of this post. It was sponsored by some of our good local foodie friends, the folks at Microplane in Russellville and at Argenta Market in North Little Rock. I was not compensated and all opinions are always my own. Welcome, y'all! Are you here for the party? You know, the #VirtualDinnerParty? Hopefully, you received your invitation and have already admired the lovely table settings prepared by Gina while nibbling on the black-eyed pea salad ... View Post
Belt It Out {Leather Bracelet Giveaway}
Once in a while, you encounter some pretty meaningful things. They're still just inanimate objects, but they may be rife with symbolism, memories or just a degree of character that tells you they were lovingly and well made. As I've been on a somewhat lengthy quest to hold on to fewer objects and clear the clutter (I have a long way to go...), I'm still acutely aware of the way that an object can represent so many emotions. In fact, it's one of the reasons I've been posting #StuffIHeart on ... View Post
Being A Grownup Stinks {Photography Giveaway}
See the bottom of this post for a rather grown-up giveaway! You know what's difficult? Being a grown-up. There are all of these demands that nobody bothers to prepare you for in all of those college prep classes and high school assemblies about career choices. Sure, your resume gradually evolves and you eventually learn how to balance difficult tasks such as waking up in the morning and (mostly) keeping up with your keys. But then, you're blindsided by insanity such as filing your taxes and ... View Post
Safety First, Baby! {Giveaway}
Read on for a chance to win a $75 home/baby-proofing kit from Safety 1st and Healthy Families! I think I've turned into a bit of a preparedness nerd... not a doomsday prepper by any means, but prone to doing things like stocking emergency kits and asking for second floor fire escape ladders for our playroom for Christmas. Yeah, that kind of nerd. The interesting thing part is that while it is important to prepare for disasters, it's the everyday calamities that put us (and our families) most ... View Post
