Recent Entries

• Apricot Collection Review and Giveaway!

  by Beth Sanborn Fri at 7:24 AM
  As an Apricot Ambassador, I have the pleasure of announcing beautiful clothing and accessories to my readers!  Read my review of two pieces that have added a fun and stylish flair to my closet; a lovely summer dress and a hot animal print blouse.  Then enter to win a $25 gift card towards ...

• Back to Baseball

  by Beth Sanborn April 30
  Here’s a story for ya’ll.   Eight years ago, this guy graduated high school in Forney, Texas with a scholarship to play baseball for Texas A&M.  He actually attended three different high schools in order to play for specific coaches.  But he never made it to college. &n...

• The Bags of Apricot Collection

  by Beth Sanborn April 30
  I have a confession to make.  I have a weakness for purses.  Of all kinds.   Being a petite 5’2”, I can’t keep up with much of the clothing trends out there.  A tunic with leggings?  I might as well wear a potato sack because that’s what I’d e...

• GtKY Weekend Blog Hop

  by Beth Sanborn April 5
  Welcome Spilled Milkshake and insignificant at best‘s Getting to Know You Weekend Blog Hop, where each week we Feature an awesome blogger for you to Get to Know.  This week we are getting to know Beth from Far From Camelot! READ MORE >>...

• (Fredric) March Favorites

  by Beth Sanborn April 4
  Mama Kat’s prompt this week was to list your “March Favorites”.  Of course there is no comparison to Riley’s birthday being in March. Unfortunately he now thinks Easter is a continuation of his birthday!  I’m sure I thought pumpkin pie was birthday p...

• On the Third Day...

  by Beth Sanborn March 30
  Luke 23 Then said Pilate to the chief priests and to the people, I find no fault in this man.   Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus spake again to them.   And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified.  And the voices of them and of the chief...

• Happy 4th Birthday Riley!

  by Beth Sanborn March 26
  My little one turned 4 on Sunday and I still haven't caught my breath!  Apparently "4" is the magic number that turns a toddler into a little man.  Some of our family rules seem to have clicked in his head overnight, and he is informing us of what is expected of him before it is repeated t...

• TCM Star of the Month - Greer Garson

  by Beth Sanborn March 18
  A very wonderful favorite of mine, Greer Garson is this month’s Star of the Month on TCM.  I first watched the movie she was most known for, Mrs. Miniver, as a kid visiting my grandmother in Miami one summer.  She had it on VHS because it was one of her favorites.  It didn&...
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• Sharon Wrote a Book!

  by Beth Sanborn March 14
  Y’all probably already know Sharon from Sharon Moms Madhouse.  She’s infamous over at VoiceBoks.  And I fell in love with her while reading her tweets during the last Presidential debates.  (I’m not afraid to admit it!)  If you aren’t familiar wi...
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• Exploring SC - Hunting Island

  by Beth Sanborn March 12
  Hunting Island State Park is located just 16 miles east of Beaufort and is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in South Carolina. This 5,000 acre park and it 3 miles of natural beach hosts more than a million visitors a year.  The Lighthouse, built in the 1850′s, is the onl...

• Book Review - "Moon Over Edisto"

  by Beth Sanborn March 5
  I don’t remember the last time I cried reading a book. That usually takes place during a movie, “Downton Abbey”, or a Subaru commercial.  I did cry in my 9th grade English class because we had to read “The Hobbit”, but that was only because fantasy land was not my ...

• Help Focus on the Family Reach their February Goal with Paystik

  by Beth Sanborn February 25
  In light of all the recent tragedies that have taken place around our country, many have taken the time to give more to helpful charities.  Whether it is the Salvation Army or cancer research, Americans have always been the most generous with their time, effort, and money.   The creators...

• Downton Abbey Recap

  by Beth Sanborn February 21
  Season 3 Episode 7 - Season Finale  Downton is getting ready to send the family off to Donegle, Scotland on holiday.  Susan MacClare, the Marchioness of Flintshire is Violet’s niece, the mother of Rose.  Mary is 8 months pregnant and Matthew is hesitant for her to go. &n...

• My Picks at the WKC

  by Beth Sanborn February 18
  As far back as I can remember, my parents and I would sit down to watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.  I wasn’t excited about Valentine’s Day approaching, I was excited about Westminster which is always held a few days before!  Like most kids, dogs were a favorite ...

• Downton Abbey Recap

  by Beth Sanborn February 15
  Bates is free!  And Anna met him at the prison gate with a passionate kiss!  Downstairs joyfully welcomed him back and Mrs. Patmore had a grand feast ready for him.   The Sketch editor wrote a second offer to Edith to come to London and still Robert is displeased.  Edith uses h...
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• Dealing with Tragedy

  by Beth Sanborn February 11
  My family experienced an unexpected loss two weeks ago.  This type of loss is one I never believed would enter our lives.  Chris and I and my parents learned bits and pieces of the event over a period of a couple days.  We had time to assume and hypothesize after a very cryp...

• Review - KLUTCHclub

  by Beth Sanborn February 9
  KLUTCHclub is a monthly subscription service that sends a curated and “themed” box of holistic health, fitness, and wellness products right to your doorstep!  You will learn about new, niche brands and products that suit your lifestyle, and also get access to exclusive deals and off...

• Downton Abbey Recap

  by Beth Sanborn February 7
  Season 3, Episode 5 Downton has concluded the funeral proceedings for Sybil.  Her death has brought Tom and Matthew closer together.  Violet has shown a softer side as well and treats Isobel more kindly.  However, Cora is still angry as absolute hell at Robert with the jabs she con...

• Review - MAYLAN Skincare

  by Beth Sanborn February 6
  Inspired by true love, MAYLAN Skincare is the culmination of a family’s passion to reveal your natural beauty.  Dr. Henry Chan originally developed our products for his wife’s personal use when she asked him for a more luxurious cream for her sensitive skin after a bad rea...

• Downton Abbey Recap

  by Beth Sanborn January 31
  Although they have never said how far along she is (or even showed her looking like a blimp at 9 months!) Sybil started to have the Braxton-Hicks labor pains and the family’s doctor, Dr. Clarkson, is called.  She and the baby are in no distress, but the time is nearing.  Robert is de...
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