Brandi Williams

Georgia is a southeastern U.S. state known as the "Peach State," with Atlanta as its capital and largest city, bordered by Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the Atlantic Ocean. It's the largest state east of the Mississippi River by land area, features diverse geography from mountains to coast, and was the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the Constitution.

Covington, Georgia, is a historic city about 30 miles east of Atlanta, known as "The Hollywood of the South" for its frequent use as a filming location for shows like The Vampire Diaries and Sweet Magnolias, and movies like My Cousin Vinny. Its charming downtown square features boutiques, restaurants, and historic architecture, while the city offers historic homes, parks, and a strong sense of community. It is the county seat of Newton County and was incorporated in 1854.

St. Augustine Beach is a laid-back seaside town on Anastasia Island, known for its wide, sandy beaches, family-friendly amenities, and proximity to historic downtown St. Augustine.

I felt that food preservation was very important to learn with how the world was going in 2020. Between 2020-2021, I felt a garden was needed. I didn't know anything about gardening or food preservation. Most would laugh at me. You see, I've never been an outdoors person. I took as much time as I could to study. I learn better by watching, so YouTube was my source. 2022, I started my first garden. Food Preservation doesn't mean that you must have a garden. You can also buy foods on sale and support local farmers. Along and along, I learned to persevere meat and meals. It's hard work, but the benefits outweigh the work. 💕

It's so important for us to hydrate and take care of our skin.

from Francisville Iowa is a Midwestern U.S. state known for its agriculture, particularly corn and soybeans, and its role in presidential politics through the Iowa Caucuses. Nicknamed the "Hawkeye State," its capital and largest city is Des Moines, and it's bordered by the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The state, which became the 29th U.S. state in 1846, has a diverse economy that also includes manufacturing and technology, alongside a rich history rooted in Native American heritage and European settlement.

South Dakota is a Midwestern U.S. state known for its Great Plains, Black Hills, and Native American heritage, with landmarks like Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park. Its capital is Pierre, and its largest city is Sioux Falls. The state's economy relies on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing, and it is characterized by diverse geography, from eastern glacial lakes to western buttes and canyons.

Springfield is the capital of Illinois, known as the home of Abraham Lincoln, who began his political career there. It serves as the seat of state government and is rich in history, featuring numerous Lincoln-related sites like the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Presidential Library and Museum, and Lincoln Tomb, alongside attractions like the Illinois State Capitol and the Dana-Thomas House. Located on historic Route 66, the city also offers parks, breweries, and a vibrant arts scene.

Rushmore National Memorial, sculpted by Gutzon Borglum and completed by his son Lincoln Borglum, features the 60-foot-tall faces of four U.S. presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln—carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota between 1927 and 1941 to represent the nation's birth, expansion, development, and preservation