Read My Journal From Undercover Boss
"Two books kept me grounded during the week I spent undercover in Gigi's stores across the country - my Bible and my journal. With one I was able to fill myself up every morning, and the other allowed me to pour out my thoughts after [...]
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates
As the holidays wrap up and another new year has come to a close, I get a bit sad. It seems like the holidays go by so fast. I try to capture all of the magic and goodness the season brings but it just flies [...]
Christmas Memories and Sugar Cookies
December is such a magical time of the year. I truly love Christmas and everything that comes with it. There is really a "feeling" of joy and celebration in the air. enjoy hosting and attending Christmas parties, holiday baking, Christmas shopping, Santa coming and much [...]
A Truly GRAND Opening
Gigi's Cupcakes was so blessed to open a store in Jonesboro, AK just a few weeks ago. It was one of the most fun openings I had ever participated in. Everyone was so excited and happy; there were lines out the door with patrons ready [...]
Caramel Apples for Fall
One of my favorite dessert treats in the world is a caramel apple. Somehow when the leaves start falling, something inside me craves one at least once a week. I recently took my daughter to walk around the shops of downtown Franklin and we bought [...]
Gigi Bakes Hunka Chunka Banana Love on CMT Reel Eats
Thanks so much for watching the Reel Eats episode last night on CMT during the Doc Hollywood movie. It was so much to bake in the kitchen with host Allison DeMarcus and the entire CMT crew. This recipe is so special to me as I used to [...]
A Seaside Retreat
There are very few places in the world that capture my heart and truly allow me to relax. One of those destinations for me is a sleepy little town in Florida called Seaside. I have been blessed to be able to vacation there over the [...]
The Dress
I recently went shopping at the mall to get some fall clothes for my daughter who is 3 1/2 years old. Although I love to shop, I hardly ever have time to. I go shopping maybe six times a year if that says anything. I [...]
Recipe: Spinach Artichoke Dip
Labor Day kicks off the season of fall for me and I find that it’s a great time to catch up on things around the house, rest a little more, then also workout a little harder and of course, getting together with friends. No matter [...]
Corporate Retreat to Refuel
Last week I participated in our corporate leadership summit and retreat held in an amazing setting – Tim’s Ford Lake in Tennessee. Our executives were able to unwind and really brainstorm for the future in the setting of a beautiful lake house with an amazing [...]