The SavvyCast

This week, I am sharing an updated review of the marble I had installed in my kitchen and bathrooms!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing an update on the marble we installed during my kitchen and bathroom renovation. Some of you may remember the marble review episode I did shortly after the renovation was complete. In this episode, I share more details about how the marb...

If you are looking for a homemade cold brew recipe that rivals your favorite coffee shop, give this episode a listen!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my all-time favorite cold brew recipe. I love an iced coffee drink, but I don't love constantly buying expensive high-sugar drinks every day. Before I perfected my cold brew recipe, I never thought homemade could taste...

If you are looking to get started making sourdough bread, this episode is for you!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I have another episode in my mini-series on sourdough bread! If you have been following me on social media, you know I have recently fallen in love with making sourdough bread. In last week's episode , I shared about my potato flake starter. In this episode, I share...

This week, I am sharing all about my newfound love for breadmaking! Episode At A Glance: This week on the SavvyCast, I am sharing all about my newest obsession- making sourdough bread! I have always loved real sourdough bread but was so intimidated by the process of making it myself. After taking a sourdough for beginners class, I have been experimenting with different types of starters and have l...

This week on The SavvyCast, wedding planner Handley McCrory Smith joins me to share the Mother of the Bride's guide to wedding planning! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Handley McCrory Smith of Handley Breaux Designs joins me to discuss all things wedding planning. Handley and her team planned my twin daughters' weddings, and I cannot imagine going through this process without the...

Healthy and delicious bone broth doesn't have to be complicated to make or expensive to buy! In this episode, I share easy tips for how you can make it at home! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing the details of how I make delicious bone broth at home. Bone broth has gained popularity over the last few years, and for good reason! It is packed with protein and collagen, ma...

This week on The SavvyCast, I am doing a "dinner party planning" episode. Here, I share my favorite sides to pair with a BBQ dinner. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my top three favorite sides to serve alongside BBQ. Here in the South, the weather is warming up and spring is in the air! The longer days and sunshine have me dreaming of summertime hosting, and there is...

This week on The SavvyCast, I share an update about my plantar fasciitis and the treatment that has worked for me.   Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I share about my journey with plantar fasciitis, from how I first realized I had it to the treatment that has given me relief. If you have been following along with me on Instagram, you know that this year I discovered I had plantar f...

As the weather gets warmer and you trade some of your jeans for shorts, I thought I would share my tried-and-true self-tanning routine with listeners! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing all the details of my self-tanning routine! I have tried so many methods and products over the years to achieve a natural-looking "glow", and in this episode, I break down what has worked...

This week, I dive into my "mommy makeover" experience- from why I did it to my results to my best tips for anyone else considering it!   Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing with listeners all about my "mommy makeover" procedure I had last year. Since this procedure, many listeners have reached out with different questions about my experience. In this episode, I share all...

Calling all shoe lovers! This week Maggie Timbrook joins me to discuss shoe trends for spring 2024. Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Maggie Timbrook of Gus Mayer joins me to talk about one of my very favorite topics- shoes! Gus Mayer is my absolute favorite place to shop for shoes, and Maggie is a shoe expert. In this episode, we discuss shoe trends for 2024, and Maggie shares her...

This week on The SavvyCast, domestic abuse survivors Lizzie Harbin and Jane Burkhart join me to share part of their powerful story. * CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive information relating to domestic violence and abuse.  Episode At A Glance: This week on the SavvyCast, I am joined by mother-daughter duo Jane Burkhart and Lizzie Harbin. Listeners may remember Lizzie from her informa...

This week, travel agent Wendy Coupland joins me to share her savviest travel tips! If you are planning any travel for 2024, this episode is a must-listen.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by the amazing Wendy Coupland of All About Travel. Wendy's daughter Finlay Coupland is an integral part of the Family Savvy Team, and Wendy and her husband have been on The SavvyCast...

Valentine's Day dinner doesn't have to break the bank to be special and elegant! In this episode, I share how to make a romantic gourmet dinner at home.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite tips and recipes to make a fabulous Valentine's Day dinner at home! Valentine's Day is notoriously one of the most stressful times of year to get a dinner reservation! You...

This week, Vulcan Nutrition coaches Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me to share about Mid-Life Savvy, a new health and wellness course designed specifically for mid-life women.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Ellie Hiller and Geena Pitts join me to share about the launch of Mid Life Savvy. My daughter Ellie is the founder of Vulcann Nutrition, where she and Geena both work as...

This week on The SavvyCast, my husband Zane joins me to give his top dating tips for young men. Zane shares nine pieces of advice for young men pursuing young women, as well as what young women should look for in young men and vice versa. In this episode, Zane breaks down his top tangible tips and gives young singles encouragement and guidance for finding their "person"!    Questions Answered In T...

This week on The SavvyCast, certified nutrition coach Ellie Hiller breaks down the three non-negotiables for women's health in 2024.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am joined by a very special guest- my daughter Ellie Hiller. Ellie is a certified nutrition coach at Vulcan Nutrition in Birmingham, Alabama. She is passionate about the ways fitness and nutrition can improve qualit...

This week, Kenzie Welch joins the SavvyCast to share her personal styling expertise.  Episode At A Glance: This week on the SavvyCast, fashion guru and styling expert Kenzie Welch joins me to share what every woman needs to know about cultivating a wardrobe and getting dressed. Kenzie offers a variety of styling services such as virtual consultations, personal shopping, and closet cleanouts. She a...

Who says you have to choose between making fabulous meals and spending time with family this Christmas? These make-ahead recipes will be your go-tos!  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite make-ahead recipes for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! If you're like me, you love making and serving delicious holiday favorites but don't want to cut into precious family t...

Our Enneagram series continues this week with Jordan Jones and his dad Bill Jones as they discuss the type six.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Enneagram expert Jordan Jones is back with her father Bill Jones for an episode all about the type six. Bill Jones is a type six himself and is able to share so much helpful insight into the mind of an enneagram six. In  previous episode...

This week, Jordan Jones returns to the SavvyCast with his mom Twyla Jones to discuss the Ennegram type one.  Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Enneagram expert Jordan Jones and his mom Twyla Jones are back for another part of our Enneagram series! In  previous episode s, Jordan explains how the Enneagram is comprised of nine "types," and  how to identify which type you are. Jordan b...

This week on The SavvyCast, Melissa Dulaney joins me to share about her fabulous home goods company, Southern Tribute.  Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Melissa Dulaney joins me to share about her beautiful company, Southern Tribute. Southern Tribute makes boutique printed napkins, napkin rings, matchboxes, towel holders, tissue boxes, and more. I absolutely love displaying their...

This week, I share some of my favorite pieces for a fabulous and festive holiday wardrobe! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, I am sharing my favorite wardrobe pieces for the holiday season! Between the parties, gift swaps, luncheons, church services, and family gatherings, it is easy to feel overwhelmed with what to wear during the Christmas season. I have put together a range of it...

This week, talented artist Porter Rivers joins me to share about his 2023 holiday collection.   Episode At A Glance:  This week on The SavvyCast, Porter Rivers joins me to share all about his beautiful artwork. Porter is an artist from Selma, Alabama whose art is inspired by the landscape he grew up in. Today he paints everything from gorgeous watercolor house portraits, abstract pieces, live wedd...

This week on The SavvyCast, Andy Morgan joined me to share about Pickard China, the company his great-grandfather started. Pickard began as a decorating company but evolved into a dinnerware manufacturing brand. Today, Pickard is the official White House China and is the last manufacturer of fine china in the US. I absolutely love my Pickard China, especially my monogrammed plates! In this episode...