Laura Tucker

Dr. Seuss Snack Crafts for Kids

February 19, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

I wish a wish that’s just for you, that you would read a book or two. That fun would jump right off each page, and that you’d laugh no matter your age! That you’d find joy with every rhyme, and that you’d want to read ALL of the time! Reading is fun, this much is true, and Dr. Seuss makes me laugh right down to my shoes. That’s why I thought it’d be so neat if only I could find some snacks to eat! A few that are clever, cute and yummy…and will make you smile when they fill your tummy!

Read Across America kicks off this year on March 2nd, which just so happens to be Dr. Seuss’s birthday. To celebrate such a fun occasion, I thought I’d put together a roundup of some of the cutest little snacks around that are inspired by that ol’ cat in the hat!

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Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

February 17, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Yesterday I took some time to celebrate all of the good and fun things that are going on around me this month. I’ve had a full schedule this entire month, but I finally had a moment where I could just sit back and reflect on a few exciting things happening for my friends and family.

My cousin just celebrated her 14th birthday right after Valentine’s Day. (You’ve seen her make an appearance in the kitchen with me once before!) On top of her turning another year older, she had cheerleader tryouts yesterday to try to earn a repeat spot on the junior varsity team. I knew this was a really big deal to her, being there to cheer her on was a top priority.

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Easter Basket Fillers for Toddlers

February 14, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Can we please move past all of this cold weather already and more right along to Spring? I’m ready to see some flowers bloom and to ditch my jacket and bring out the flip flops! I’m also super pumped about Easter (per usual) because yours truly is totally a big time fan of Cadbury Creme Eggs and basically ALL other Easter-y candies! Last year I was planning things to include in my baby’s Easter basket, but now that I have a toddler on my hands, things are a tad bit different!

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Farmhouse Light Fixtures under $200 {on Amazon!}

February 10, 2017 by Laura Tucker 5 Comments

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Just last week I posted a roundup of a few of my favorite Farmhouse-style decor pieces to spruce up an office space (Farmhouse Finds for the Office). It’s been a really big inspiration for me as I’ve been busy planning the layout and overall design theme of my office space in the home that we’re building.

Once I started picking out a few of the decor specifics, I found myself going down a rabbit hole of what seemed like millions of light-fixture options to fill my space. I decided to create my own Farmhouse Light Fixture inspirational board in the form of this post. Maybe you’re looking to spruce up your decor and are on the prowl for a new light fixture! If so, I certainly hope this post helps you out! 🙂

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Family Movie Night In with Tyson and Redbox

February 10, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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I don’t know about you, but it doesn’t take long for me to start getting the winter blues during this time of year. In my neck of the woods, we very seldom ever get any snow, but there are some days that it’s so frigid cold that your bones feel like they’ve frozen over. It’s days like that that tend to leave me feeling just all around yucky. My toddler goes stir crazy from being in the house all day. I start to get a little lethargic and things on my to-do list just don’t get done. I develop the pre-teen “I just don’t wanna” attitude and daydream about living in my pajamas and watching movies all day. I mean, it’s cuddle season, y’all! Why on earth would I want to clean the house and slave over the stove when I could be warm, sitting on my couch and snuggling with my baby? Am I right?!

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Southern Style Salmon Croquettes

February 8, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

Recently my husband and I were talking about meals that we used to eat frequently as a child that we still love to eat as adults. My mind immediately drifted back to my dad fixing us scrambled egg sandwiches and grilled cheese’s on a regular basis. I still make both pretty frequently (and luckily Kyle likes both of those!) I expected to hear him mention meals along those same lines, but my ears perked up a little when he told me that he used to love for his mom to make him salmon croquettes.

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Farmhouse Office Finds on Amazon

February 3, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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You all know I’m no stranger to sharing my favorite “farmhouse style” finds. I’ve shared quite a few round-up style posts before, and now more than ever I’m really getting the bug to start posting more! I recently shared that we’ve started our home building journey. My mind has been racing non-stop daydreaming about how I’ll decorate my home (and if I’ll even be able to afford that “fixer upper style” look that I love so much!)…

Easy Weeknight Meal: Cheesy Polish Casserole

February 1, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

I’m always on the prowl for a quick and easy dish that my family will love. My husband and I are crazy about pasta, and earlier this month I caught a really good deal on some smoked Polish sausage at my local Publix. While thumbing through a local magazine that recently came in the mail, I noticed a recipe submitted by a fellow Alabama native for “Polish Casserole,” which just so happened to be a pasta recipe that called for, you guessed it, Polish sausage. Win/win for me!

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15 Easter Snack Crafts for Kids

February 1, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Hippity Hoppity, Easter’s on its way! Here lately I’ve been seeing a lot of really clever and tasty ideas floating around Pinterest for some pretty spectacular Easter treats that are fun to make, and even sweeter to eat! Out of ALL of the holidays that have seasonal candy directly related to them, Easter is my very favorite. Why, you ask? One word: Cadbury Creme Eggs. Okay, maybe that’s 3 words… but you get the idea! I crave them all year long. Once the Easter bunny has come and gone, I waste no time heading up to the grocery store and buying all the Cadbury Creme Eggs as soon as they’re on clearance!

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Pull Apart Monkey Bread

January 31, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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As much as I like to cook new things and get a little fancy-pants in the kitchen, sometimes I just want to kick back and enjoy the simplicity of a good ol’ peanut butter and jelly sandwich. There’s really nothing in the world quite like eating a PB& J. Even though these days I’m used to only getting to eat the crust that my daughter didn’t eat off of her sandwich (parent life at it’s finest), I still am crazy about those old familiar flavors coming together to form something smooth, creamy and oh-so scrumptious!

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Laura Tucker

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