Perfect Labor Day Weekend

The long holiday weekend was just what I needed: the perfect mix of activity and relaxation. I kicked things off by heading down to Atlanta Friday for my dad’s 75th birthday celebration. He never wants to be the center of attention or have a big fuss made over his birthday, so he asked for a […]

Teen/Tween Boy Gift Guide

This guide is a lot shorter than my girl version. Emery’s list gets longer everyday, whereas Bodie tends to pick just a few things. He knows what he likes. For the little gents, I’m breaking items into three categories: tech, sports and fashion. Tech I’ll start with Tech. Other than his Ipad and television, Bodie […]

All Day Ribs and Fantasy Draft

In case you can’t tell, Team Slagel is very excited for football season. One of our favorite football foods is Ben’s All Day Ribs. He learned this recipe from a friend several years ago and has perfected it. Danny, you would be proud! All Day Ribs are surprisingly easy to prepare and are the perfect […]

Family Photos and Our Weekend

Several weeks ago my family and I had the privilege of being photographed by the super talented Deven Stapleton. The photo was fifteen minutes and took place in downtown Greer. Deven was so much fun and made this process quick and painless for the non-photo people in my group (Ben and Bodie). I can’t resist […]