kate carson 
Good beer for those who just love beer. 13 Summer Craft Beers You Have To Try: 1. Bumper Crop Honey Lavender Ale by Squatters Craft Beers // Salt Lake City, UT This brew is honestly summer in a bottle. The honey lends a sweet finish to a soft and very likeable beer. Available in: UT, CO, … Read more
Okay ladies, it’s time to show ‘em what you’re made of. Grilling can seem intimidating. There are so many unknowns such as how do you know what the temperature is? How do you clean it? How long should you cook chicken/pork/beef/veggies? Well, girls, here are the answers to your grilling questions! Step One: Preheat Your Grill … Read more
Get your bond on this summer! 1. Yard Twister Do I really need to say anything else? The timeless fun of twister meets the magic of outdoor time. Use ground-marking spray so you won’t ruin your grass. Full instructions here. 2. Giant Jenga You can make your very own giant Jenga set for practically nothing! … Read more
Be Careful. These recipes are literally addictive. 1. Easy Sticky Buns with Bacon This is the best recipe for those of you who like to put a homemade spin on breakfast! Ingredients: For the sticky buns: 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup … Read more
Now that summer is here it is time to take your makeup to the level. Otherwise, you know those crazy humidity levels will wreak havoc on your perfectly made up face! These tips will help your makeup survive hot, summer days: 1. Statement Eyes Summer 2015 is the summer of the statement eye with catwalks … Read more
You know the old saying: “American by birth, Southern by the grace of God.” I live it and breathe it every single day. But, what happens when you move away from God’s country and find yourself on the West Coast, in the Midwest or even, the North? Here are some of the best things about being … Read more
The best thing about spring and summer is the sweet tea. When made just right, sweet tea is the single best beverage on the face of the planet. It has everything: it’s sweet, it’s cold, sometimes it’s minty or lemony and it’s a taste of home. Here are three sweet tea recipes to keep that daytime … Read more
When hosting a party our general rule of thumb would be to keep the drinks as simple as possible. Of course everyone has “that” guest with the special request. This means as a hostess it is best to know a few of these easy and classic cocktails to keep your guests happy! 1.Dry Martini Knowing how to … Read more
If you were raised in the South you know it is a childhood of a magical existence. There is nothing quite like it the long hours of playing outdoors with mosquitos as big as your hand and humidity as thick as your mama’s cornbread. But, no matter how bad those things may sound, we wouldn’t change … Read more
If there is one thing we know about the South, it is that the food is heavenly. Southerners have nailed the whole comfort food thing so when we get bored, we create new variations of these generational recipes. These are Southern appetizers are perfect for any family gathering, large or small or if you simply want … Read more
