The May 2025 issue highlights Boho Honey Boutique’s vibrant, size-inclusive Spring Collection—blending bold florals, Western flair, and body positivity—while celebrating motherhood with a stylish Mom’s Night Out event. In a heartfelt tribute, the issue also reflects on the sacred, enduring bond between mother and child, illustrating a mother’s lifelong strength, shelter, and sacrifice through the biblical story of Eve and a deeply personal remembrance of a mother whose love transcends even death. Also featured is Horse Sense, a warm and witty reflection told through conversations with a beloved horse named Traveler, offering cowboy humor, thoughtful life lessons, and a touching story of motherhood, growth, and the wisdom of letting go. The issue also offers practical advice on family meal planning, with tips for getting the whole family involved in creating healthy, budget-friendly meals, and highlights the benefits of preserving fresh strawberries through freezing, along with a delicious fruit salsa recipe to enjoy all year long. Additionally, the issue includes a heartfelt reflection on the author’s mother, whose love for her garden was passed down to her child, leading to a journey of love, sacrifice, and the realization that the “miracle in the seed” went beyond the garden.
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Fresh, Fun, and Full of Confidence: Boho Honey Boutique’s Spring Vibe
Sabrina L. Baker Author/Photographer Spring is blooming at Boho Honey Boutique, and with it comes a season of bold style, body positivity, and a little Western flair. Owner Susanne’s mission inspired the 2025 Spring Collection to help everyone feel pretty and “springy”—with size inclusivity playing a key role in the vision. Described as “boho but…
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Lifestyle
Memories of Mama
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought There are few bonds in life that compare to the bond of a mother and her child. There is no instruction manual for parenthood. For anyone who thinks it is an easy task, think again! However, a mother has a God-given instinct to rely on. My mother was no different.…
Home, Farm, & Garden
Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense “Hay-Woman, quick, get over here with my alfalfa. My belly button is starting to gnaw on my backbone.” Shaking my head, I turned toward my dappled grey friend. “Traveler, you don’t have a belly button so that’s not even theoretically possible.” “Well, if I did have one, I’m sure it would…
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A Miracle in the Seed
Larry VanHouse This Little Light of Mine My Momma loved her garden. To her, a home-grown vegetable was a true treasure. Unfortunately, she rarely had the time to tend to it. Long shifts on her feet as a nurse at the state hospital, followed by caring for a trio of spoiled kids— and their equally…
Gifting Flowers to Mothers
Joanna RadfordHome, Farm, & Garden Creating personalized floral arrangements for the special women in your life— whether it’s your mother, your mother-in-law, your grandmother, or your girlfriend’s mother– is a heartfelt gesture that can truly make them feel cherished. You will most certainly see a twinkle in their eye, a huge smile, or possibly even…
Southern Taste
Ham & Cheese Chowder with Leftover Ham
Rynn Hennings The Sweet and Savory Life Wondering what to do with leftover ham? This creamy ham and cheese chowder recipe is a perfect way to use it. It is easy to make and has a delicious flavor! This thick and hearty soup is a delicious way to use leftover ham– and it is surprisingly…
Meal Planning: Not Just a Job for Mom
Carmen LongSimply Delicious Meal planning doesn’t have to be a stressful, daunting task reserved just for Mom. When planning meals, involve your family and turn it into an activity. Family meal planning ensures dietary needs are considered and reduces the likelihood that your food dollars will be wasted. Here are some ideas to get the…
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Blake’s Take
Dear Blake, I feel like I am stuck in a rut. Lately, I seem to be trapped in a ferocious routine where I struggle and struggle to get ahead but make no progress. How do I break the cycle and lead an exciting, meaningful life?Thanks,Anonymous Blake JohnsonBlake’s Take Dear Anonymous, Thank you for writing and…
Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
Kevin Pyles, PT Between Rounds In the tapestry of human relationships, few roles carry as much weight—or as much potential for misinterpretation—as that of a father. The term “father” is often used interchangeably with “dad,” yet the two concepts diverge in ways that reveal profound truths about responsibility, love, and legacy. While any man can…
By Gosh By Josh
Josh Snow, Author Stoneman’s Raid in Dobson, North Carolina: A Forgotten Chapter of the Civil War By Gosh, did you know that as the Civil War drew to a close in the spring of 1865, Union General George Stoneman led a daring cavalry raid through North Carolina, leaving a lasting impact on towns like Dobson?…
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