Big Mama

We've reached the time of year where all I do is complain about the heat. I'm not sure why I do this since I've lived in Texas my entire life and I know it's hot. It's hot every year. This is what Texas does. It tries to kill you in the summer. Yet I still need to talk about it. I also will admit I'm over summer clothing. I'm done with it. I'm looking ahead to fall and dreaming of the day I Read More

Sometimes life is so uneventful that we talk about cereal, and then other times there's a news leak during SEC Media Days that the SEC might expand to include Texas and Oklahoma. That is to say: we're not talking about cereal this week, everyone. And also I would like to introduce you to a little something I like to call I HAVE SOME THOUGHTS. In addition to the SEC news, we discuss TV (Ted Read More

I just got home yesterday from the most delightful girls' trip to Breckenridge. We biked, we hiked, we rode horses and just enjoyed being outside in an environment that didn't feel like a hot, wet sock. But here's the problem. Now I'm home and ready for fall. Yet it won't feel like fall here for probably another three months at best. Such is life in Texas. Anyway, here are some cute Read More

I feel like everywhere I turn it's all about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, but today is the first day that just normal cardholders can shop even if you didn't spend half your annual salary at Nordstrom last year. I have had years in the past where I've gotten sucked into buying stuff I didn't really need, so I have resolved to be the best, wisest version of my shopping self going forward. I Read More

I'm going to be honest. This time of year is just not my favorite shopping time. I'm over summer to the point that I don't want to buy anymore summer clothes even though I know it's going to be hot here for another three to four months at least. And it's too early to buy fall clothes that I won't be able to wear for a long time because I don't even know what I'll want by October. And I used Read More

I DON'T KNOW IF YOU HAVE HEARD, but Mississippi State won the college baseball National Championship last week in Omaha, so Sophie talks just a *little* *bit* about that on this week's episode. We also discuss the fact that lo, the Olympics are almost upon us, which means that I will be living my best life as I learn about all the Meaningful Life Stories and cheers for athletes from all around the Read More

I hope y'all have a great 4th of July weekend! Here are some cute things I found this week: 1. afternoon calm floral print maxi dress I think this is the prettiest dress if you happen to have an event coming up. It's $86. 2. flutter short sleeve scoop neck linen t-shirt Love this tee with flutter sleeves. It's a great upgrade on a basic white tee and only $12. 3. knox Read More

Caroline and I went on a little mother/daughter trip this week and spent some time shopping, at the spa and by the pool. In other words, our ultimate trifecta of fun and relaxation. For all the years I spent treading water in the deep end of the pool while she jumped on my head from the diving board, it has paid off in the form of a person who know enjoys reading books poolside with her mother. Read More

We started this week with the news that ERCOT was asking Texans to please conserve energy this summer by keeping our thermostats at 78 degrees during the day and 82 degrees at night. To which I say NO THANK YOU, GOOD SIR. Listen, the winter storm was bad enough and I tried to give ERCOT a little grace because it was unprecedented and blah, blah, blah. But this is Texas. In the summer. It's Read More