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Fast & Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe & Pecan Pie Recipe

Honestly, you can’t have Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie and pecan pie. Keep in mind, this is the perfect time of year to focus on gratitude and appreciate the little moments. From the beauty in nature to time spent with loved ones, it’s important to remember what matters to us, before the fast flurry of the holiday season sets in.

Often tradition is associated with Thanksgiving. For many…

Bounce Houses From Jumping Jacks Events in Springfield, Mo.

There is a lot of work that goes into planning events in Springfield, Mo., and hiring the right people can be a task in itself – especially if you are looking for bounce houses or yard games.  Sure, there are a lot of companies that provide these add-ons, but how many are reputable and insured?

After a fortuitous rendezvous with an old buddy, I discovered that event hosts need to look no…

Margaritas for DAYS at Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant in Springfield Mo.

There’s nothing like some good food, especially when it’s from a killer Mexican restaurant in Springfield, Mo.  And if you haven’t noticed, there is a new little spot gracing us with their presence, and that place is Los Cabos Mexican Grill and Cantina.

Headquartered in Jenks, Oklahoma, this little spot boasts two patios, two private rooms and some of the most generously-poured margaritas I’ve…

White Chili Recipe – Perfect for Fall!

One thing that brings back memories in my family is White Chili. Fall is arriving, and with it comes the chill to the air and the need to snuggle in by the fire, with long evenings and home-cooked meals. Recently, my oldest son asked specifically for recipes for food that I used to make him, that brings back those Autumn remembrances.

My own memories are built around my mother, who was a home…

Gourmet Farm-To-Table in Springfield with Windswept Farms

If you are into farm-to-table delights, then you need to edumacate yourself on locally owned and operated Windswept Farms.  I had the pleasure of sitting down with Aaron Brooks who is the executive chef of this pastoral estate and catch up after a whirlwind of a summer!

I first met Aaron on the set of Ozarks Live for a now annual We & Company event.  While on set, he created a lovely burger…

Real Estate 101 – Springfield, Mo

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a real estate investor, you will inevitably have to navigate the tricky waters of mortgages, insurance, and inspections.  The whole process can seem overwhelming.  In walks Kirk Skinner – serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and realtor.

I asked Kirk what his main challenge was in the real estate world, and he explained, “Many first-time…

Top 5 Distractions & How to Deal With Them

Distractions are a thing, and in our fast-paced modern society, they can put a damper on our ability to GSD (get stuff done – thanks Jeremy!). What is worse is once we are distracted from a task, it can take us a while to get back into the flow of it. It takes on average 23 minutes and 15 seconds to return to the original task after an interruption, according to Gloria Mark.Gloria studies…

Powerboat Nationals World Championship Series at Lake Taneycomo this Weekend

Branson, MO was chosen as the tenth of thirteen cities to host the 2019 Powerboat Nationals World Championships Series on August 17 and 18. The ProTunnel Two and the ProSport Series will both be featured in this event. Races will take place on lake Taneycomo and can be viewed from the Branson Landing.

The boats in these events can reach top speeds of up to 65-70 miles an hour, according to Dan…