Dawn Cockell

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

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

Clean Eating does NOT have to be BORING

Clean Eating does NOT have to be BORING!!     Clean eating does NOT have to be boring...you just have to know the right things to cook and how to read labels. Over the years I've become more and more educated on how to read labels and what I should and should NOT eat. Of course, we are all human and all like to splurge and eat "the good stuff" occasionally. It is all about balance...eating right MOST of the time. When working out...it is especially good to fuel your body ... Read More

Healthy Smoothies I Cannot Live Without

Healthy Smoothies Health and Fitness have been a part of my life for at least 10 years now. I have been drinking a meal replacement shake or smoothie as I call them for that long as well. I've tried a ton of different shakes including Herbalife, Vega One, Lean One and so many more. As far as workouts go...I've always worked out consistently but never really stuck to an exact workout or meal plan. I've had every workout video you could imagine. Dieting has never been something I've done but ... Read More