Update: Congratulations to Denise Cragg for winning this giveaway! Easter may be over, but spring picnics and barbecues have just begun. Start any outdoor meal off right with deviled eggs. This classic, crowd-pleasing snack can be as simple or fancy as you like. But first things first—you have to start with eggs that are cooked just right. We want no part of that dry, greenish stuff. This … [Read more...]

Update: Congratulations to Lilly Gollihur for winning this giveaway!  Spring is finally here! Anyone else happy about this? To celebrate, we thought we'd put together a list of a few fun accessory ideas to help you transition into warmer weather. And at under $30 each—you might want to try them all! Statement Necklace {$19} Whether you pair it with a crisp, white, collared shirt … [Read more...]

February means football. And football means feeding a crowd. This weekend instead of the expected spread of hot wings, nachos, and dip, how about hosting a Soup-er Bowl? Cook up two soups to represent each team and face off. Or have guests bring bisques, chilis, and chowders and put them up for a vote. Either way, add a little creativity for a menu that will leave the buffet empty before the … [Read more...]

I'd like to take time today to talk about something important...cosmetics. We here at LifeWay Women are all about looking our best, both inside and out. A day doesn't pass by without a couple of us swapping recommendations on lipstick or asking what nail color one of us is wearing. It's one of the fun things about being a girl. So, I'm happy to share with you some of my favorite cosmetic and … [Read more...]

Do we have any travel junkies out there? As soon as I return from a trip, I find myself pining for the next adventure. And planning the trip is almost as fun as the trip itself. I'm tickled to share with you five of my best tips for planning your next trip. Live Like a Local Sure, it's easy to book a hotel room and be done with it. But what fun is that? With a little more effort, you can … [Read more...]

Gift cards and batteries are great, but we can do better than that! Here are my favorite stocking stuffers, all clocking in at $10 or less. You're welcome.  1. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Romantic: $7.49 This versatile lip stain is the just right shade and price. The color looks good on everyone, and you don't even need a mirror to apply it! 2. Microplane: $9.95  Zest a … [Read more...]

Fifty percent of my double-name comes from my Mamaw, my Mom's mom, Mary Robinson. I inherited a lot from my Mamaw including her talent for painting, her fierce independence, and her love for sugar cookies.  I don't remember a Thanksgiving or Christmas at her house without her Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies cut into the shape of turkeys, pilgrims, reindeer, stockings, Christmas trees, and snowflakes. … [Read more...]

Who doesn't love a new background for their computer every once and a while? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from LifeWay Women! Enjoy this FREE wallpaper as our Christmas gift to you this season. To download, click on the wallpaper below.  It should open in a new window.  Right click on the wallpaper once it opens in the new window and select, "Save Image As..." Save it to your desktop. … [Read more...]

Single girl traditions look a little different than married-with-kids traditions. I imagine they are a little less structured (because, as Linda pointed out, kids are big on tradition) and a lot more friend-focused. Because, as any single knows, our closest friends often become our family. So here are my top 5 traditions as a single girl (in no particular order)! #1 The Travel Tree  Just … [Read more...]