IHAAL Team

Family camping is supposed to be low maintenance and relaxing… right? Well, how come feeding everyone can seem so stressful? There is no pantry or Publix grocery store. You get forced into pre-planning every single meal and snack. I can probably guess what you want. Easy, filling, and something that people will actually eat. If … Read more

Recently, my daughter, Lacey, told me that I’m the camping and kayaking expert in the family. I just about fell off my seat laughing. If you knew me, you would know that this is as far from reality as possible. I guess it’s because the few camping trips we have taken, it’s always been me … Read more

I grew up with Strawberry Shortcake, and Lemon Meringue and Apple Dumpling! Okay you got me, I’m listing characters from one of my favorite childhood series. But in all seriousness, I am super excited to share with you a strawberry shortcake recipe that puts all others to shame! If you’ve ever searched Pinterest for a … Read more

No diet in the world can keep me away from banana bread! I’m obsessed! I am one of the leaders of a women’s group at my church. We meet on Friday mornings when school is in session and there are roughly about 200 of us. We have a buffet breakfast each week, and let me … Read more

Tea parties are not just for kids! Honestly sometimes I think that adults enjoy them even more than the kiddos do. I recently went to a tea party birthday celebration for my friend Diane. It was hosted in an old house that was full of character and history. Really though, hosting a high tea party … Read more

I don’t think that I have ever had my nails done and not have someone make a positive comment about them. Nails are something that gets noticed. Especially by women. My friends all say they don’t really feel put together unless their nails are done. For me nails are also one of my main beauty … Read more

So I could easily eat buffalo chicken dip with corn chips for a meal, but I know not everyone thinks of dip and chips as a meal, so I’ve got a comfort food recipe you’ll want on repeat—buffalo chicken pasta bake. It’s spicy, cheesy, and perfect for a weeknight dinner. If you’re looking for something … Read more

I’ve always found it funny that I live in Florida (about as South as it gets in the U.S.), but FL isn’t considered “the South” or Southern. So today, we aren’t going to talk about the geography part of the south, but more the charm of the South. Southern boy names have a way of … Read more

Planning our trip to Costa Rica felt exciting but also a little overwhelming. There’s so much to do there that it’s hard to narrow anything down. I wanted nature, adventure, and family fun without overloading our days. We ended up splitting our trip between La Fortuna and the Manuel Antonio area. It worked out better … Read more

When it comes to planning a baby shower, the cake is always a big deal. That baby shower cake ends up in every photo. People stand around it. They talk about it. And let’s be honest, they eat it last—but remember it first. That’s why I always think it’s worth spending a little extra time … Read more