Family travel adventures
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Chicken Fingers, Turnip Greens, and Learning the Southern Way
Read more: Chicken Fingers, Turnip Greens, and Learning the Southern WayMy youngest looked up at me, eyes wide and uncertainty heavy in her voice.“Are they… actually fingers?” she whispered. We were staring at the takeout menu, and one of the kids’ meal options included “chicken fingers.” Her confusion made sense—after all, in some places, people really do eat chicken feet. But here in the South,…
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A Flock, a Storm, and a Step Closer to Home
Read more: A Flock, a Storm, and a Step Closer to HomeOur first sheep have arrived! Dale and Ernie came bouncing into our lives just yesterday, delivered by the kindest family from Tiny Cow Farm in Etta, Mississippi. Their kindness and attentiveness made all the difference, making sure we had everything we needed to welcome the little lambs home. As they unloaded them into their pen,…
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Firsts, Frustrations, and Front-Porch Friendships
Read more: Firsts, Frustrations, and Front-Porch FriendshipsNow that we’re here, really here, we’re beginning to experience all the “firsts” that come with a new home, a new town, and a completely new way of life. Our first visit with new friends happened sooner than expected. Just days after we arrived, one of our neighbors stopped by to check in—and shared stories…
Family travel stories
Join us as we explore new places across the country, sharing our adventures, unexpected surprises, and the lessons learned along the way during our cross-country move from California to Mississippi.
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Coming Home to Dixie 