We headed into Norman, Oklahoma today to pick up some groceries and cat supplies—plus a stop at Hobby Lobby, of course! We took Highway 9 and then I-35, but it was a pretty stressful drive, especially for Jim since he was behind the wheel. 😊We encountered more traffic and confusion than we expected. By the…
How to Make Flavorful Spice Mixes and Rubs at Home
Every great recipe starts with ingredients, and spices are such a fun part of that! I love adding them to my cooking. A while back, I made a pork butt that turned out amazing, and when someone asked what made it so tasty, I knew I had a winner. I started making bigger batches and…
Holiday Alley
Eufala Oklahoma has many wonderful shops set up in the old buildings of downtown. Holiday Alley was one of those that we really enjoyed. It’s not just a Christmas shop. It’s exactly what the name implies, all holidays. Beautifully decorated, each section showcases a different holiday. My favorite display? The gorgeous table set for Thanksgiving,…
Logo Love
We have been speaking with our camp host at Spadra Park regarding Woodpecker Campground, which is his relatively new property. I asked him if I could mention it on my blog, and he readily agreed. He stopped by again yesterday to ask for the names of our blog and Facebook page, so I told him…
Contentment
How would I describe this life in words? I am afraid I cannot do so adequately. The closest I can come is by sharing photos of the moments that bring us such contentment; though they are brief, they will have to suffice. Looking back at our favorite photos evokes more than just images, color, and…
Photo Dump 10/15/26
OLD HWY 25 CAMPGROUND TUMBLING SHOALS, ARKANSAS Just a beautiful place. Sometimes you just need to let the pictures tell the story.
CAMPGROUND REVIEW
Whitten Campground Fulton Mississippi Northeast regionCorp of Engineers $77 for 7 nights (America the Beautiful Senior Pass) gotta love that old age perk 😆So, we stayed at site 38 the first night, and then moved to site 9 for the rest of the trip! There were three loops in total; site 38 was in the…
Camping or Glamping
Camping is the outdoor activity of spending one or more nights away from home. This is primarily in a natural setting such as a forest, beach, or mountains. Camping involves sleeping in a temporary shelter such as a tent, cabin, RV, or even under the stars. Glamping is a glamorous form of camping. By definition,…
Destination ????
We’re finally embarking on the adventure we’ve always dreamed of—traveling without a set plan or destination. It’s been the driving force behind almost everything we’ve done, from our work and savings to our camper renovations and family care. Initially, we had set our destination as Michigan. However, as we delved deeper into our research and…
