Dawn Cockell

Foundation Favorites

I love makeup...simple as that. I do not like heavy make up or to look like I'm wearing lots of make up. My preference is a natural, glowy, dewy type look when it comes to makeup...nothing to harsh. If you check out my beauty and skin care category you will see my favorite products. I'm constantly trying new products and like to keep everyone updated on my favorites.  I'm a little obsessed with foundations and I seem to always keep a handful of different foundations on hand. It depends on ... Read More

Traditional Chili Recipe

Traditional Chili Recipe Chili is one of my favorite soups. It is so easy and is such a good hearty meal. When the cold weather moves in, I am always ready for chili. I do not like in hot weather, but I could live on it during cold weather months. Here is MS our weather is so unpredictable. I cooked this chili several weeks ago when it was cold. Then, I made it again for Halloween and it ended up being around 80 degrees and I was not really feeling it after I made it. If you are following ... Read More

Flight Restaurant in Memphis

Restaurants in Memphis There are so many different restaurants in Memphis, TN. I live in Mississippi and live about  2 1/2 hours from Memphis. Memphis is where we typically go for Target runs or the zoo...things like that. Christopher recently turned 32, so for his birthday he chose to go to Flight in Memphis to celebrate. Celebrating Christopher's Birthday When he chose to go to Flight in Memphis for his birthday I was actually pretty excited. We have always talked about going there but ... Read More

Easy Shrimp Salad

Easy Shrimp Salad Y'all...this easy shrimp salad is so simple that you almost do not even need a recipe. I literally just make a salad and top it with shrimp. I buy fresh shrimp and freeze it. When I am ready to use it I just pull what I need out and un-thaw. Here is what I used... Ingredients romaine lettuce fresh corn tomatoes green onions shrimp clean BBQ sauce clean ranch organic corn tortillas Directions I just cut up my lettuce and placed it in two ... Read More

Party Decorations DIY

Party Decorations DIY My mom turned 60 years old in August. I love a good party so we gave her a small, family only, birthday party at my house. When we built our house a couple of years ago, a large porch was a necessity. I wanted a place to host parties outdoors - rain or shine. I decided to do a party decorations DIY post because hosting a party is so easy and fun. It really does not have to be stressful and does not have to be costly. The Food Of course we asked my mom what ... Read More

Easy Baked Chicken

Easy Baked Chicken As most of you know by now, my husband and I love to cook. During the week, I do most of the cooking because I am at home and Christopher doesn't get off of work until later. So, it is only fair that I start supper. During the week, I like to be in and out of the kitchen (especially during the summer) so that we can spend time outdoors before bedtime. This recipe for easy baked chicken is one of my go to suppers because it is quick and easy. This recipe for easy baked ... Read More