Congratulations to Jenny Gill Van Valkenburg and her husband Josh Van Valkenburg who are celebrating the arrival of their second child. Everly June Van Valkenburg, the first daughter for the couple, was born Friday, January 12 at 5:32pm in a Nashville hospital. The baby weighs 8lbs 7oz.. Everly joins big brother, 3-year-old Wyatt, in the … Read more
Jordan Reynolds is a songwriter you’re probably going to hear a lot about in the coming year. In the last year, he’s had cuts for Brett Eldredge, Lady Antebellum,Thomas Rhett, RaeLynn, Keith Urban and now, Dan + Shay. Jordan co-wrote the duo’s brand new single, “Tequila” with Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney and Nicolle Galyon. But, … Read more
This is arguably the best news I’ve heard in 2018 so far. For Valentine’s Day, Skittles released a limited-edition pack that includes three all-new, never-before-tasted flavors and I can hardly wait to try them all. The pack, which is currently available at Target, includes classics like strawberry and cherry, but adds watermelon, white grape, and … Read more
Almost every friend I have is a parent. And each of those parents participated in a maternity photoshoot of some sort. You know, they got kind of fancy, went out to a field, sat on a blanket and took some photos. Most of my friends aren’t Kristin Johnson, author of Strollers and Stilettos, a blog … Read more
The other day, Pam and Dave Zaring took to Facebook to share their new family photos they had taken by a professional photographer. This is something every family in America has done at least once in their life, right? Right. Well, the Zaring’s photos weren’t like everyone’s else professional photos though. These were worse– much, … Read more
If any current country music ladies have the zeal, spunk and sass of Shania Twain circa 1995, Lauren Alaina is definitely on that list. Recently, we’ve heard Lauren cover Shania’s “You’re Still The One” and Lea Ann Womack’s “I Hope You Dance,” but after seeing her on stage performing Shania’s “Any Man of Mine,” those … Read more
When Scotty McCreery announced the upcoming release of his new album, Seasons Change, he implored his fans to listen to the album and get to know a lot more about the 24-year-old. “If you want to know who I am and where I’m at right now, listen to this album,” he told One Country. One … Read more
I love the idea of making homemade pizza, but it never quite turns out the way I’d like it, and I usually end up wishing I’d just ordered takeout instead. This recipe for cooking pizza in your cast iron skillet is the one exception– it’s super easy and can be altered depending on your taste … Read more
I hate the phrase “life hack,” but sometimes it just applies. Like, right now, when looking at these products that the Internet can’t quit talking about. 9 Products People Are Obsessed With Right Now That Will Make Your Life Easier: 1. Handheld Mite Cleaning Vacuum Cleaner The most powerful handheld vacuum cleaner ever. And mites? … Read more
Typically, I don’t spend a ton of time watching the NFL Playoffs if the Dallas Cowboys aren’t playing, which means, I don’t spend a lot of time watching the NFL Playoffs (I beat you to the joke). But, this year is a little different, as the remaining four teams, minus the New England Patriots, are … Read more
I don’t know about you but the second the temperature changes, my skin doesn’t know what to do with itself. Throughout winter, my skin feels like it goes through all stages possible, from dry to itchy to red to dull. Over the years, I’ve found a few tried-and-true tricks for keeping my skin healthy and … Read more
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s The Nashville Sound album is so good that every country music outlet and Americana music outlet claimed it as their own in 2017. The album was nominated for CMA Album of the Year and is up for Best Americana Album at the GRAMMYs. The song, “If We Were Vampires” … Read more
