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Minding My Own Business
I rub the sleep from my eyes and roll out of bed. Voilà! I’m at work. While it is tempting to stay in my I-HEART-NY
Watermelon Salad
There are so many watermelons harvested that our local farmer’s market has them marked down as low as 99 cents. With this great price, I
Getting Out Alive
Donna Jackson, aka Mama-Donna, is thankful to have gotten out alive. Yes, Donna allowed things to happen to her that she never dreamed before going on
5 Ways to Stay Mentally Fit After 50
Dr. Seuss once said, “I like nonsense. It wakes up the brain cells.” I couldn’t agree more! Any one of his stories automatically makes you
Temptation from the Temple
As I looked up at the church with the steeple shining white against a crystal blue sky, I imagined Jesus standing on the pinnacle of the temple
Wedding Weekends
Tomorrow my nephew will be a groom, my sister will walk the aisle as the “mother of the groom” and we will be celebrating with
A Frittata for Brunch
Looking for brunch ideas for two? Mr. Cozi and I love to have brunch on the weekend and this weekend it was a frittata, sweet
Celebrating Independence
On this Fashion Friday, I have a question for you. What does your independence mean to you? The meaning of the word is freedom from the
People Watching
People argue in public. People need hotel rooms instead of movie theatre seats. People wear clothes that don’t fit their bodies. People do things that
Waiting for God
Waiting for God is not one of my strengths. In fact, I’ve never understood the concept. Until now. The dictionary.com definition of the word wait
Summer Accents
Whether we’re heading to the beach or attending a 4th of July picnic, layering our accent pieces can make a big difference in our summer look. Today,
Wearing Sunset
One of the things I love about living in Fairhope is watching the waters darken and the sky glow with the brilliance of a Mobile
Push Presents
While reading a recent article in B-Metro, I discovered the newest thang with some young mothers. I have to warn you that this may be a
Repacking Your Beach Bag
Gone are the days of throwing in a towel and sunscreen for a day at the beach. Now we need to pack coolers, chairs, beach
Garbage Bowl vs. Scrap Bag
Long before Rachel Ray brought out her garbage bowl for recipe preparation, my husband’s grandmother introduced me to the Hefty Scrap Bag Holder. Affectionately called “Big
The Wind is Blowing Again
As I took my dog for a walk last night the wind was softly blowing the clouds across an almost-full moon. I stood waiting for
Ambush Makeover
Last week while we were in Andalusia, AL with Deb McKathan, we ambushed a JCPenney customer for a free makeover. We were able to FaceTime
OrganizEtc!
Allow me to introduce you to another CoziNest professional. Cindy Brown is the owner of OrganizEtc!, where she does everything from organize your cabinets to
Featured #SoMe2 Blogger
Today, I am the featured blogger on the #SoMe2 Social Media link-up party. I am so honored to be part of this. For bloggers, having
Beach Chair
While walking on the beach, I noticed a chair off in the distance. A chair on the beach is not something you normally notice. I
Style Update in Andalusia, AL
Darlene Real-Higginbotham and I had the pleasure of working with Deb McKathan from Andalusia, AL on a recent style update. She won the makeover by
Tomato Sandwiches
One of the most-loved and often-eaten sandwiches in the south is pronounced by my sweet daddy as a “mater samich.” The first thing I have to
What to Wear to Graduation
There’s so much to consider when choosing an outfit for a student graduation. Will it be held indoors or out? Will it be in a
Dippity Do
A recent article by Rick Bragg in Southern Living had his mother threatening to “fry an egg in dippity do” if she couldn’t find her much-loved
