Seeing everyday life as a miracle
Whenever we travel, I always enjoy getting off the interstate and taking the highways. You can see so much of small town America on the back roads that you miss when you take the quick and easy routes. It's usually worth the time and effort it takes … [Continue reading]
I love to have fresh-baked goods on hand, but with our crazy schedule, who has time to bake? I love it when I can find a quick, easy recipe that allows me to make delicious treats for my family, while keeping it simple for me. Cake Mix Cookies are … [Continue reading]
Y'all know I'm a sucker for an old classic made new again! Given the choice, I'll take a remade classic over a new design anyway. The other day, Camry came calling to ask if I'd participate in a campaign featuring their 2015 model, and since it was … [Continue reading]
God is big. So big. It's such a mystery that in His bigness, He cares about the details and loves each of us individually. He is our Jehovah Roi, the God who sees it all. Each little things in our lives is seen and pondered by our big, faithful … [Continue reading]
Many of you know my friend Kari Kampakis and have read her blog posts about raising daughters. Now, you can dive deeper with Kari into raising preteen/teens with her new book out today called 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know. This book is … [Continue reading]
Though I've lived in Birmingham and/or Meridian, Mississippi, most of my adult life, I actually grew up in southeast Alabama. Most of my childhood was spent in Dothan, which was a fantastic place to be a kid. Our neighborhood was full of boys and … [Continue reading]
Statement necklaces aren't going anywhere. I, for one, am happy about this trend because bold accessories are a terrific way to liven up a neutral outfit. But if you are like me, and sometimes wonder which type of necklace to wear, check out this … [Continue reading]
It only takes one trip to the local specialty grocery store to see that flavored cooking oils can be quite expensive. Not long ago, a recipe I was making called for garlic-infused olive oil. It was about $12 at my corner market, which I consider to … [Continue reading]
We are back in the swing of the fall schedule around here, and that means busy days! Being a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom, I usually cook three meals a day, plus at least a couple of snacks for the girls. I do love cooking, but when our schedule … [Continue reading]
Disclaimer: Pearson provided me the materials for this review free of charge. They have also compensated me for my time to write this review. They did not require me to write a positive review. As always, opinions about products or services I review … [Continue reading]
Thank you so much for visiting us at The Hill Hangout. I’m Ashley, the chief cook and bottle washer around here. I’m married to Jonathan, a great guy who loves the Lord, loves his family, and pretty much lays down his life for us daily. Yep, he’s a keeper. Together we have two not-so-little-anymore girls, Mary Anneliese (18) and Patterson (12). They are full of life and laughs and are the heartbeat of our home. Read More
