Melissa's Southern Blog

 Don't forget your canine friends this Christmas! Dogs like cookies too! Here is a great recipe for doggie cookies you can use for gifts! Get yourself a bone shaped cookie cutter and get ready for this one...         INGREDIENTS2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 egg, be...

Is it just me, or does the holidays conjure up sweet memories of the past that just cause you to miss your loved ones who have passed on more than ever during this time of the year? As the weeks go by and the trees are decorated, sweet smelling candles are lit and the Christmas music is playing, ...

Cannon County is nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. It is beautiful in the fall with hills full of trees turned all shades of red, yellow and orange all around you. When we eventually get a little snow, I love to see the hill tops dusted with it, shining in the sun. We ar...

Okay, I have to admit... I have lived in my small town for quite sometime now and just went to my first play at our community arts center this past week. They were playing Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Now I was looking forward to my afternoon and wanted to treat my step-mom for her birthday but...

We often complain about not receiving good service but there are some things we can do to improve our chances of getting the kind of service we deserve. Granted it is not fool proof, these tips will help.Smile... and mean it: Show some interest in the person serving you -set yourself apart from o...

 Useful Websites to Help you OrganizeThere are lots of good, free online tools to help you organize your life. Here are some you can try out! Take notes online: Jjot (www.jjot.com) creates online "sticky notes." After you create an account, you go to the website, type in a note - and you're done....

  Ingredients2 cups sliced bananas (about 2 large) 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut 1/2 cup sour cream (can use low-fat if desired) 1 can (10 ounces) mandarin orange sections, well drainedDirections Place the bananas, blueberries, marshmall...

I remember when this happened to me just last year when I was selling my house... The house had only been on the market for 1 week, was priced well and showed well. We had an offer come in for almost 20% less than our asking price. We are not talking about a $500K+ house here either. First reacti...

     Often the kitchen is overlooked when getting a home ready to sell but statistics show that the kitchen is one of the best places to spend money on for a good return. Here are some tips to play up your kitchen for prospective buyers! Cabinet DoorsDamaged or dirty cabinet doors are a big turn-...

  Ever have problems coming up with great, fresh ideas or need to find a solution to a problem? Here are some ways to tap into your hidden creativity!• Carry a notebook or if you prefer, your PDA will work.  You're probably already more creative than you think. I hear people all the time saying t...