Autumn in the south is a tricky thing. Some years the weather cooperates, and we can don our hoodies and light up our bonfires. Many a year, though,
Derby Day At The Dixie 2018
It's that time again- time for a look back at this year's Derby weekend! All over the south, we southerners celebrate the weekend of The Kentucky Derby
Winter Table
This is a sponsored post, created in conjunction with one of ASD's wonderful partners, M&M Event Rentals. While everyone is talking football playoffs and
Your Top Posts for 2017: A Look Back
As a new year begins, it is always fun to take just a minute and look back over the past year, to reflect on the things that got you where you are today.
The Ultimate Southern Hostess Gift Guide
Just like the "12 Days of Christmas," I've searched high and low for 12 fabulous gifts good enough to grace the tree skirts of those Southern hostesses in our
Savannah, GA: Top 5 Things To See & Do
Savannah, Georgia has always been on my bucket list of Southern cities to see. I have dreamed of those long-bearded Georgia live oaks bending, twisting,
A Nostalgic July 4th Picnic To Celebrate Summer
Whether we love them or hate them, we can't deny that, with almost a life of their own, our southern summers are full of magic and memories-- a multitude
2017 ASD Reader Survey
A Southern Discourse is all about good conversation, and that means I HAVE to hear from you! I want to hear about your likes, dislikes, and
Phil’s ‘Down for the Count’ Pineapple Chicken & Fried Rice
This ASD Southern Spotlight is on Phil Hickerson. Phil lives in Henderson, TN with his wife Anita, is a member of the Wrestling Hall of Fame, has recently
Derby Day at The Dixie 2017
Like any good southern lady, I dream of wearing big hats, pearls, and having lady-like lunches made from tasty southern recipes passed down
Your Free Downloadable Cookbook
I can't wait for you to have the 2017 fall edition of A Southern Discourse Recipe Box! In this edition, you will find 5 of A Southern Discourse's most
Surprising Benefits of Your Homeschool Name
For anyone in education, a semester break is always a good time to start fresh. To evaluate what’s really worked during those first several months of a
New Year Gift Basket Giveaway!
There's no better time to recharge and refocus than at the beginning of a new year. And that is exactly what I am doing here at A Southern
Preserving Precious Family History
Tell your story. Preserve your history. Solidify your family. A Ruffled Mango Guest Post by Laurel Sewell As a child, some of my
Cozy Consignment Trends + Holiday Gift Guide
M&M Consignment is A Southern Discourse sponsor. See their sponsor link in the side bar. Now that the weather has finally turned cooler, we are
A Southern Discourse Porch Pretty Giveaway!
Guess what? That's right! It's contest time again! Guys. Gals. Readers. Seriously. This gift basket is ahh-mazing! Possibly,
Has It Really Been That Long?
Rumor has it two years ago this past week A Southern Discourse went live on the interwebs. When I held my breath and pushed ‘publish’ for the very
3 Reasons You Should Be Buying Flowers at the Farmer’s Market
There are bushels of reasons I like to get up early and head to my local farmer's market. Veritable festivals of colors, textures, sounds, and
Scavenger Hunts + 6 Other Ways Avoid Summer Learning Loss
It’s been documented and studied. Summer learning loss is a real thing. This is not groundbreaking. The adage “If you don’t use it, you lose it,” though
Top 20 Summer Reads for You and Your Teens
It’s that time of year again when many families are making a plan for summer learning. Nothing too strenuous or over the top, but just enough to keep a finger
ASD Mother’s Day Giveaway!
With Mother's Day around the corner, it's time for a special ASD subscriber giveaway! This Mother's Day package is just our way of saying THANK YOU for being
Good Conversation: 2 Methods to Improve Reading Comprehension
Several weeks ago, I sat in my car outside my daughter’s school waiting for her to finish rehearsals for her school’s spring theatre production. As teenagers
It’s A Barn Christmas
Welcome to ASD's 2015 Christmas tour! This year, we are visiting Brian and Suzanne McCarver's barn. But this is no ordinary Christmas
Christmas Giveaway 2015!
It's my favorite time again- time to give back to you, our readers, with an amazing giveaway! This Christmas, we are giving away this cozy snowman sign by
