Author: Stacy

Hey there! I’m Stacy, a passionate 49-year-old mom, granny, and proud cat mom, welcoming you to Sincere Scribbles Southern Blog and Forum—your go-to destination for authentic Southern cooking, ghost stories, conspiracy theories, and so much more. Born in the beautiful Corpus Christi bay area and raised in the heart of Central Texas. Now, I find joy in the peaceful surroundings of the Tennessee countryside, just a short drive from the lively vibes of Nashville. A beach bum at heart, I love soaking up the sun on Florida’s stunning shores, finding inspiration in nature's beauty.

How to Make Perfectly Sweet Southern Macadamia Cookies at Home

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Southern Macadamia Cookies: A Sweet Taste of Home If there’s one thing that truly captures the heart of Southern cooking, it’s the way we blend flavors to create something extraordinary. Today, I’m excited to share with you my recipe for Southern Macadamia Cookies, a sweet treat that brings together the rich, buttery taste of macadamia […]

Clearing Land Made Affordable: Tips and Tricks

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Breaking Ground: Tools and Strategies for Clearing Land on a Budget If you’re tackling the challenge of clearing land on a budget, brace yourself. It can cost a small fortune if you’re not strategic about it. Around these parts, prices are skyrocketing like never before. Building supplies are at an all-time high, and land clearing […]

How to Design a Chicken Coop for Beginners: Budget-Friendly Tips

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How to Design a Chicken Coop for Beginners: Budget-Friendly Tips We are in the process of designing our first chicken coop for beginners. I’ve had chickens on my homesteading wishlist for a while now, but the price of eggs lately has me rethinking my timeline. At $20 for a 60-pack, I can’t help but feel […]

Winter Gardening Prep Made Easy: Tips for Every Homesteader

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Get Ahead This Year with Smart Winter Gardening Prep Hey, Stacy here and we’re talking about winter gardening prep today! Now that winter’s rolled in and we’re all bundled up, it’s easy to fall into a rut of waiting for spring to arrive. But I’ve learned to embrace the slower months, using the time to […]

Homestead on a Budget: Building A Sustainable Home with Limited Resources

Discover how to build your homestead on a budget with practical advice on prioritizing projects, tackling essential repairs, and staying within your financial limits. Learn how I’m creating my dream homestead one step at a time, despite health challenges.

Homestead Dreams on a Budget: How We’re Building Our Vision One Step at a Time Starting a homestead is a dream many of us hold close, but the reality of building that homestead on a budget can be overwhelming. When you add in the challenge of health issues and living on a fixed income, that […]

Under the Ground: Creating a New Walapini Greenhouse

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Planning Our Walapini Greenhouse: How We’re Building an Underground Garden System Winter in Tennessee is no joke and a Walapini Greenhouse is perfect for that. Growing up in Bryan-College Station, Texas, I was used to milder winters. Sure, we had the occasional cold snap, but it was nothing compared to the seemingly endless six months […]

Redefining True Wealth: The Limitless Power of Love

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True Wealth: Why Love Is the Richest Currency of All Learn what true wealth really stands for. Being rich and wealthy isn’t what society would have you believe. It’s not about dollar signs, shiny things, or the number of zeros in your bank account. No, true wealth is about something much deeper. It is something […]

Homestead Living Journey: Fixes, Dreams and a New Roof

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Homestead Living Hustle: Monthly Progress Report Well, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve updated you on our homestead living project. Let me tell you, life’s been moving, just not quite at the pace I’d hoped for. I was holding out for a little financial boost to get things rolling, and while I didn’t get […]

Starting a Homestead From Scratch: Everything You Need to Know

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The Challenges and Joys of Starting a Homestead From Scratch When I say I started my homestead from scratch, I mean scratch. Three years ago, I bought a modest 3/4-acre plot of land just five minutes from the Tennessee River and National Wildlife Refuge. To some, 3/4 of an acre might sound tiny, but for […]

A Southern Girl’s Cozy Survival Guide: Winter Blues? Not Here

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A Southern Girl’s Guide to Surviving the Winter Blues Winter can be a tough time for many, especially when the days are short, the skies are gray, and it feels like you’ll never see the sun again. If you’re anything like me, the winter blues can creep in and make you feel stuck inside. Craving […]

Handwritten Letters: How to Make Them Beautiful and Personal

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Rediscovering the Beauty of Handwritten Letters in a Digital World Let me tell you something—I’ve always had a soft spot for pretty stationery and handwritten letters. Back when I was younger, I had a whole stash of it, tucked away like little treasures. Every sheet felt special, and I used to handwrite letters to my […]

Your New Favorite Casserole: French Onion Shrimp & Sprouts Bake

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French Onion Shrimp & Sprouts Bake Pull up a chair, y’all, because we’re diving into a dish that marries rich, cozy French flavors with good ol’ Southern heartiness. This French Onion Shrimp & Sprouts Bake is a little sassy, a lot savory, and downright comforting. Imagine the caramelized sweetness of homemade French onion soup hugging […]