Top 10 Signs of Southern Living

"Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore."

Dining In: Outback Baked Potatoes

Our neighborhood is right across the street from our local Outback Steakhouse.

Random Thursday: Hello, can you hear me now?

Last week, when it was hectic I kept running into the same problem.

Preventing your life from looking like a country song

This post marks the dawning of a new category here at Simplifying in the South.

Hey what's with the changes?

I know, I know two post in one day. I haven't fallen of the rocker, yet. But I just had to explain all the changes going on around here.

A Day in the Big City

On Saturday we left our small little town for a day in the BIG city of Raleigh, NC.

Random Thursday: A Party for your Ears

Because I don't even know where to begin today. And my mind is just a bowl of mush. And this week has been so jam-packed and frazzled, I shouldn't even be writing on a blog that talks about simplifying.  And I am in desperate need of anything that sounds exciting, fun, and not like the droning of my computer (which has been my soundtrack all week).  Enjoy the party for your ears.

7 Benefits of Being Spontaneous

I am a planner, a scheduler, a live and die by the calendar freakazoid.

Saying thank you only cost 44 cents

I talked previously about the lost art of letter writing, posted by Tammy @RowdyKittens.  That post got me thinking about the lost art of saying 'thank you'.

Random Thursday: Another Sign

I've been perplexed by this sign in my neighborhood for a while now.

The other 364 days

This is me on a volunteer service trip in 2007.

Something to Share

I just read a great post by Josh Becker @ becoming minimalist.

Round 3: 100 Things

So I was feeling a little bit bummed this weekend as I entered the next round of my 100 thing challenge.

Round 2 1/2: 100 things

Yes, it's been quite a while since I've even mentioned the 100 thing challenge.  The end of the year craziness at work and holidays made me stick this little project on the back burner for a while.

Random Thursday: The Body Shop

Just wanted to share another treasure from my parents refrigerator.

Grab a tissue and get ready to be challenged

I had the pleasure of indulging in my favorite past time over Christmas vacation, cuddled up with a book. During the break I read an amazing novel:

Skipping Christmas: The Results

We are headed back to NC today, 5 pounds heavier, well-rested, and in high spirits.  We have just spent a wonderful two week hiatus at home, spending time with family and friends.