Of all the places in the world I would have thought would carry TOMS Shoes, Goldsby Store off of I-35 would not have been top of the list. For those of you who are not familiar, TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good. I shouldn't have been surprised that a small town, family owned business would have the thought and heart to be so passionate about such a product. So all you trendy hipsters out there, forego Neiman Marcus or Bergdorfs and get your TOMS in Goldsby! Philanthropy AND supporting a local business; win-win! For more on the cause, check out: www.tomsshoes.com

How about a road trip? Anyone? Anyone? Ah, how about with the brother and sister-in-law, driving through dense fog, to Fisherman's Cove in Medicine Park? Perfect! Well worth the drive for the amazing smoked bbq ribs, homemade apple fritters and hush puppies. I'd like to point out that the apple fritters are included with your meal, AND served first! Dessert first is always best in my book! And let's not forget the infamous catfishalope- legendary creature of the Wichita Mountains. You only THOUGHT it was a myth. Thanks for the hospitality and the great coffee Tom and Debbie!:)

If you're looking for a place with charm, look no further than Cadillac Ranch in Lindsay. You can eat an amazing hamburger, fried catfish, AND gift shop- all in one stop!

What do you when you're stuck inside because of the snow? I pilfer through my Henderson samples, find some biscuit mix and get baking. In order to be an expert for the company, I need to be able to make, and taste everything, right? I only did it for field research. It had nothing to do with the fluffy, buttery, hot, melt-in-your-mouthful of sunshine during a snowy day. Nothing at all.



The chocolate chip cookie has officially been de-throned. Pack your bags Chips Ahoy, see ya later. The new kid in town is the cherry white chocolate cookie from DC Cake Appeal in Shawnee. Oh...my....goodness.