Everyday Adventures

On the Road, On the Track, and Back Home Again

It’s been a whirlwind few weeks filled with work travel, family milestones, and racing wins! From Vegas to OKC to Atlanta — plus celebrating my husband’s 60th and my grandson’s first-place season — here’s a look at what’s been happening behind the scenes at Feathers & Phases.

Everyday Adventures

So Many Recipes, So Little Follow-Through

I hoard recipes like treasure—stuffed in binders, scattered across Pinterest boards, and saved in dusty corners of Facebook. Most are untested, but all are brimming with good intentions. Now I’m on a mission to break free from frozen pizza nights and finally try some of these gems—starting with cheesy, comforting spinach enchiladas.

Everyday Adventures

The Bangs Incident: A Grandson, A Fade, and A Haircut Gone Sideways

My 12-year-old grandson has been growing out his hair since the end of school. He didn’t have a specific hairstyle in mind—he just wanted to grow it out. Normally, he likes it short with a fade, but this summer he was rocking the shaggy look. It had just started to touch his collar and he… Continue reading The Bangs Incident: A Grandson, A Fade, and A Haircut Gone Sideways

Everyday Adventures

Waxing Through the Weird Phases of Life

When I was younger, having electrolysis to keep things tidy and from peeping out of your bikini bottoms was considered cutting edge. Over time, the Brazilian wax evolved and somehow became... normal? I’d honestly love to know what went on in that first brainstorming meeting: “We need something that brings in steady income. Something bold.… Continue reading Waxing Through the Weird Phases of Life

Everyday Adventures

Racing, Ghosts, and Cornbread Sandwiches: A Weekend in Jefferson, TX

🏁 We’re already more than halfway through the 2025 TCCRA season, and the best news? Both Ray and Iyan are winning their classes! Woohoo! Ray races in the Over-59 Expert class, and Iyan, who jumped into his first race this year on a whim, is absolutely crushing it in the 65 Beginner class. A Weekend… Continue reading Racing, Ghosts, and Cornbread Sandwiches: A Weekend in Jefferson, TX