Laura Tucker

Simple Hostess Hacks to Help You Stress Less

November 19, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

This post was sponsored Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Can you believe we’re only just a few days away from Thanksgiving day?! The month of November seems like it’s traveling at the speed of light, and my to-do list has only gotten longer as the days go on. This Thanksgiving is a very special time for my family. As many of you know, my husband and I have been in the process of building a home for almost a full year now, and my family is coming over this Wednesday to stay for Thanksgiving! The finishing touches (paint, trim, etc.) are FINALLY done, and now we’re getting to move in!

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Southern Baked Cheese Grits

November 13, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These Southern Baked Cheese Grits are the perfect way to start your morning on the right foot! They’re creamy, loaded with cheesy flavor and topped with bacon crumbles that will make you want to go back for seconds (or thirds!)

When I think of all of my favorite southern staple dishes, cheese grits is one of the first things that comes to my mind. I’ve eaten grits for as long as I can remember, and while you can find grits all over the country, there’s no questioning that the people of the south have an undeniable and unwavering love for the coarsely ground corn meal dish that surpasses all state boundaries.

Not only is it the perfect savory and hearty breakfast dish, but it’s also frequently used in southern seafood dishes as well! (Shrimp and grits, fish and grits, crawfish grits, etc.)

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DIY College Finals Survival Kit + GIVEAWAY!

November 9, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This post was sponsored Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

If you’ve been following along for a little while now, you’ve probably seen me mention that my husband and I are in the final stages of building our brand new home. We’re about 2 weeks away from being able to completely move in, and it seems like lately life has taken us down a winding road that is filled with stresses, deadlines, anticipation and peaks of excitement along the way. To say we’re busy is a total understatement, but we’re trucking right along and are rejoicing over this year long project finally coming to a close!

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How to Make Candied Bacon

November 8, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Candied Bacon isn’t just a holiday treat! Make this simple sweet treat any time of year with this easy & delish recipe!

Hands up if you’re 100% convinced that bacon makes everything better! My husband and I are pretty big bacon enthusiasts. You can bet that I always have bacon in my refrigerator AND in my freezer (gotta have backup!) because we cook with it almost weekly. To me, candied bacon is the crème de la crème of all simple bacon dishes, simply because the sweet and savory flavor combo is out of this world!…

Pepper Jack Macaroni & Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash + Giveaway!

November 6, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

This post was sponsored by No Yolks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

This year for Thanksgiving, I’m making it a point to think “outside the casserole” and serve up some amazing and unique fall-inspired side dishes that my family is sure to love. My deep southern roots don’t quickly let me forget that casserole dishes are king of the dinner table, but I’ve been daydreaming of a fun way to make a common southern inspired dish with a delicious and unexpected twist!…

Peppermint Brownie Cheesecake Trifles

November 2, 2017 by Laura Tucker 4 Comments

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Three cheers for the holiday season! Now that November is officially here, my mind has completely switched gears into focusing on all of the fun holiday festivities coming up. We’re just a few weeks away from moving into our brand new home, and I’m already making big plans for my family to gather together in our home to celebrate the season!

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Four Reasons Why our Field to Table Philosophy Changed our Lives for the Better

November 1, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Deer season just recently opened up here in the great state of Alabama, and many of my friends and family members are heading out to their tree stands tucked away in the woods in hopes of bringing home a white-tailed deer for their families to eat. Growing up in the south, I’ve always been surrounded by folks who hunt wild game as a means of providing food for their families. I was not born into a family of hunters, but I was lucky enough to marry into a family of avid deer hunting enthusiasts, and adopting a field-to-table philosophy has proven to be incredibly beneficial to our household in so many ways!

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Healthy Thanksgiving Snack Crafts for Kids

October 27, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

These Healthy Thanksgiving Snack Crafts for Kids are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the Thanksgiving season, plus they’re a great activity for kids to get involved with in the kitchen!

Throw those hands in the air if you’re currently scratching your head trying to figure out how in the world we’re already knocking on November’s door! 2017 has been crazy busy for us, but I seriously can’t believe how quickly the year has flown by! This Thanksgiving is going to be huge for us. We’ll be hosting my family in our brand new home for the very first time (and very likely still unpacking all of our belongings…estimated move-in date is the week before Thanksgiving day!)

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Homemade Apple Butter

October 26, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

This recipe for homemade apple butter is simple and delicious, and makes for a perfect fall treat to enjoy after a long afternoon of apple picking!

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Farmhouse Christmas Throw Pillows on a Budget

October 25, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Even though I’ve always been a stickler for not decorating my home for Christmas until Thanksgiving dinner is good and digested, I know SO many folks out there are already making big plans for this holiday season, and I’d be lying if I said I haven’t perused the Christmas decor aisles at Hobby Lobby a time or two (or three) to help me start getting into the spirit and to put a little jingle in my step!

Everywhere you turn, there are already signs pointing to Christmas 2020, and once again, it seems like throw pillows are one of the most popular (and totally easy) ways to add a pop of holiday cheer to your decor! I’m crazy about this trend, because all you do is swap out the cover on your pillow inserts for whatever season you want to decorate for, and BAM – you home is decorated for the holidays! 😉

I recently did a few roundups of my favorite fall pillow covers, and they were a pretty big hit with you all! I did a little searching on Amazon.com for some fun and festive Christmas pillow covers and absolutely loved what I saw, so I figured I’d go ahead and put this post together for you all to help you get ahead on your decorating! Here’s a few of my faves:

Reindeer Grains Feed Sack Pillow Cover

Watercolor Christmas Trees Pillow Cover

Embroidered Snowflake Christmas Pillow Cover

Merry Christmas Pillow Cover

Farm Fresh Christmas Trees in Buffalo Plaid Pillow Cover

Christmas Tree Red Car Pillow Cover

Merry Christmas Gnomies Pillow Cover

Plaid Reindeer Pillow Cover

Candy Cane Advertisement Cover

Let It Snow Pillow Cover

Joy Christmas Wreath Pillow Cover

Set of 2 Red Plaid Pillow Covers

Merry Christmas, Y’all Pillow Cover

Joy Love Peace Christmas Pillow Cover

Buffalo Plaid Truck Happy Holidays Pillow Cover

Christmas Tree in Old Truck Pillow Cover

Farm Fresh Christmas Trees Chalkboard Pillow Cover

Buffalo Plaid Christmas and New Year Pillow Cover Set

Santa Express Pillow Cover

Don’t forget to order the pillow inserts if you’re ordering covers only!

And if you’re on the hunt for some fabulous farmhouse decor to give as a Christmas gift this season, I’ve got the hookup for you right here! You can browse my favorite farmhouse finds broken down into multiple categories by clicking on each image below!

And if you like to stay ahead of the game and do a little shopping for the seasons to come, I’ve got several other Farmhouse-inspired pillow cover posts to help you kick start next year’s festivities!

Farmhouse Throw Pillow Finds | Fall Farmhouse Throw Pillows | Halloween Throw Pillows | Thanksgiving Throw Pillow Covers

How are you gearing up for Christmas 2017? What are some of your favorite holiday home decor trends that you’ve seen this season? Leave a comment below and share the love!

Laura Tucker

This post was sponsored Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

These Southern Baked Cheese Grits are the perfect way to start your morning on the right foot! They’re creamy, loaded with cheesy flavor and topped with bacon crumbles that will make you want to go back for seconds (or thirds!)

This post was sponsored Tai Pei, all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

Candied Bacon isn’t just a holiday treat! Make this simple sweet treat any time of year with this easy & delish recipe!

This post was sponsored by No Yolks as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DelightfulMoments #CollectiveBias #Cbias

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LEMLoveToProcess #CollectiveBias

These Healthy Thanksgiving Snack Crafts for Kids are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the Thanksgiving season, plus they’re a great activity for kids to get involved with in the kitchen!

This recipe for homemade apple butter is simple and delicious, and makes for a perfect fall treat to enjoy after a long afternoon of apple picking!

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you. Your purchases will in turn earn me a small commission to help keep Southern Made Simple up and running so I can continue to share my favorite farmhouse finds with you!

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