When we were in Arkansas for my little sister's wedding, we made sure to get some touristy things in there. I mean, we had family flying in from all over the states (and world) to attend this wedding and we didn't want to sit around the hotel the whole time. We went to this lovely mill in the middle of the Ozarks (they call them mountains, but lets be honest, mountains are not mountains if there are trees all the way at the top!) Mountain debate aside, they are still very lovely and filled with ... continue reading...
Community || These Days
What would this blog be without some of my favorite people showing up now and then on here?!?! Meet the community group - at least the ones who made it into this picture. We started four years ago and have continued gathering every Tuesday night since then. We have had our good fill of sweet moments - engagements, weddings, pregnancy announcements, birthday parties, baby showers, home warming parties, hospital visits the day the newest members joined the study, and baby dedications! ... continue reading...
Our Traditional Apple Crisp
I call this Apple Pie - Bruce calls it an Apple Crisp. I know he is right, but I just like calling it a pie because I made it in a pie pan! This is traditional, traditional, in the sense that this is always the way my mom makes it. We have a thing with simple recipes - and not letting apples go bad! WHAT YOU NEED: - 8-12 Apples (the tarter the better) - Bisquick - Brown Sugar -Cinnamon - Butter (I love Yogurt Butter) HOW TO: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Wash and cut ... continue reading...
November Goals
When I started October I knew it was going to busy but what I did not know was just how busy it would be! It was an emotional whirlwind of life and I spent much more of my free time sleeping rather than working on my blogging goals. I think that is why making monthly goals is so important. You always have something to be intentional on but you can just push them all to the next month if you are feeling a little overwhelmed! November is birthday month in these parts. I'll probably send ... continue reading...
TriStyle & CO || Be Still Clothing
Good Morning Brave Ones!!! Good News - TriStyle is back! Each month Samantha of Elah Tree, Megs of Rivers & Roads, and me (Elizabeth of Oak + Oats!) join together to share three ways to style the same clothing item & your invited to be a part it! Our goal is to encourage, awaken, and celebrate the inherent beauty in each one of us as we live in community. YOUR MISSION: For the month of November we are styling this long sleeved Be Still & Know shirt from Be Still ... continue reading...