Right before our wedding last year we received the holy grail of wedding gifts. I finally got my very own Kitchen Aid Mixer! I had been following Gaby Dalkin on social media and her desserts always looked devilish, so I looked up Chocolate Chip Cookie recipes on her blog and stumbled across the Vanilla Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe. The…
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If you follow me on Instagram, you may already have seen where we announced that we are building a house! After working for a furniture company for a few years, I gained a ton of knowledge about the interior design and furniture industry and quickly became obsessed with all things home. So passionate, in fact, that last year I co-founded…
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I am shocked by my most recent accomplishment. I started a project, and actually finished it! One Monday night, I was hanging out in our guest bedroom and randomly moved the bed to the opposite wall. I instantly loved it and decided it was time for a full decor refresh. Read on to see how you can update your guest…
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Do as I say not as I do… Coming off of a holiday weekend, I have to admit that I wasn’t following “The Faster Way.” But boy, did we enjoy all our good eats! By the time Sunday and Monday roll around, I get excited to get back into my routine. I truly miss my new rituals of fasting, working…
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Asian Meatball Bowl with Cauliflower Rice Since starting the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, I’ve hopped aboard of #thatbowllife. Bowls are a great way to get all your proteins, veggies and carbs into one delicious dish, and they make fabulous leftovers! Planning and prepping your meals is the key to success in any clean eating regiment. This Asian meatball recipe…
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How are everyone’s New Years resolutions going? I’m sharing mine later in this post, but don’t worry if you haven’t hit the ground running with yours yet! I’m here to tell you about the FASTer Way to Fat Loss® program. I started it, and have already seen results! So sit tight, because I have a feeling it might be just the thing…
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Birmingham Restaurants and Bars The creativity and resurgence of this city are alive and my favorite places to witness it is through the bars and restaurants. Within the past year, Birmingham, AL has blown up on the foodie map in America. Our city is being visited by big-name chefs like Alton Brown and Andrew Zimmern, and recognized by news outlets…
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Here it is folks, I’m here to share my biggest blog adventure yet, and of course, it involves chocolate chip cookies. Great American Cookie Cake Deanna and I had the chance to go visit the Great American Cookie location in Brookwood Mall to learn all about how they operate, decorate, and continue to make people smile day in and…
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Ok, so you’ve decided to make your way down to Miami for the most epic bachelorette trip of all time! Congrats, it’s going to be amazing! We travel to Miami often for family and fun, so I’ve become quite the little tour guide. Here is my full guide on how to book your trip, best places to stay, where to…
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The Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule has become one of the most favored drinks in America and for a good reason! With just three ingredients you can make this popular cocktail at home. The ginger beer is what makes this cocktail unique, and while there are many different brands out there, they are not all created equal. The fresh ginger taste…
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Best Affordable Wines If there’s one thing I have learned from my parents, it’s always to have a good bottle of wine on hand. Definitely not the most important lesson, but one that sticks with me, especially when the holidays roll around. My parents are seasoned vets when it comes to hosting guests for the holidays. Both were born and…
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Football season is right around the corner and there’s no way you’re cheering on the Tide without a Yellow Hammer in hand. Get the recipe for my Skinny Yellow Hammer cocktail below. And don’t forget to fuel up with good game day eats like, Guacamole, deviled eggs, and hot spinach artichoke dip. Roll Tide! Skinny Yellow Hammer Cocktail Recipe If there…
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Classic Deviled Eggs with a Modern Twist Many southern deviled egg recipes include pickles, and I’m not opposed! My first true love is pickles. But, if there’s one category of pickles that I HATE, it’s sweet pickles. Bread and Butter pickles should not exist in my opinion. That’s just ME! I know plenty of people who like them, and I…
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The secrets to perfect guacamole lie in the avocado. Learn how to create the best guacamole at home!
This post is sponsored by the “New Item” promotion at Publix. The opinions and text are all mine. Grocery shopping – some hate it and some love it, but we can all agree it has to be done. Here at The Southern Source, we’re all about making life easier and more manageable. Now, I’m no home organizing guru but I…
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It’s been a hot minute since I’ve published my last travel guide (thanks Corona Virus!) I’m sure many of you are also excited that travel is picking back up. This year, it’s all about reconnecting and that is what prompted our most recent trip to 30A. We decided that we really needed to dedicate some time to reconnect with our…
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Wow! I can’t believe it’s been a whole three months with our little bundle of joy. I have been completely consumed in life as a new mother and I can truly say I’ve enjoyed every second of it. Even in the hard moments, I’ve found myself overwhelmed with love and gratitude. Becoming a mother has changed my heart and my…
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Welcome to the world, Emma James! We are completely smitten by this little human. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been sharing my birth story on the blog, and I’m so glad I have it documented somewhere because as the weeks go by the memories keep getting fainter and fainter. I think it’s so my brain can make room for…
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Hi Friends! I’m so excited to launch this resource for you on my website. Over the past year, I have really loved helping my audience source things for their everyday lifestyle. Whether it’s an affordable kitchen gadget on Amazon, an investment piece for their home, or the perfect dress or jewelry for an upcoming event or vacation. Every week, I…
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