If you want to bring an appetizer along for Thanksgiving Day (or offer one to guests as they arrive at your shindig), there are a lot of options! Today, I’m sharing five favorites from our household. From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy, Reader, Nothing says Thanksgiving like a good appetizer to…

Dear Reader, The rapid changes taking place around us, and the busyness of life, necessitates a new way of doing things. One of those things that has to change is the way you read. It’s not about speed reading. Instead, it’s more about reading like a leader. The most successful leaders read nonfiction books to…

Someone in my mastermind group brought up the topic of the relational bank account the other day, and it got me thinking. It wasn’t a new idea to me (I came across it when we read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for Bookworm), but it challenged me to ask myself: What’s the balance…

Hi Reader! Ella here! I absolutely love making oatmeal pancakes on the weekends for my mom. So, we put our heads together to make healthy pumpkin pancakes! They are packed with fall flavors and spices. These pumpkin pancakes are so delicious, but you know me, I love chocolate. That’s why I always sneak in some…

Dear Reader, You keep reading that you need to invest in lifelong learning. And you agree that’s important. However, you’re struggling to add another thing to your already over-scheduled day. You’re unsure of how to find the time to learn career skills that will allow you to stay employable. You see the rapid changes happening…

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for a fun recipe to enjoy before you trick-or-treat (or hand out candy or just hang out at home), here are some fun, festive recipe ideas! From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy, Reader, Halloween is this coming weekend, and we are EXCITED in…

Hi Reader! I am so excited to share these homemade pumpkin bagels with you! It wouldn’t be fall without pumpkins and I have created a fast and easy 2 ingredient dough pumpkin bagel. We love 2 ingredient dough so I created a pumpkin version! These pumpkin spice bagels are incredible! They are fantastic toasted and…

Do you love pumpkin recipes at breakfast? Me too! Here are a few delicious and flavorful recipes to serve throughout pumpkin season. From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy, Reader, For some reason, I always skew toward pumpkin breakfasts in the fall because, well, I dig pumpkin this time of year. However,…

I’ve been reading Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday lately, and came across an interesting name: August Landmesser. I’d heard the name before, but couldn’t place it. So I decided to put the book down and dig a little deeper. What I found was a fascinating story. Several years ago, there was a photo that…