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Sebrina Zerkus Smith

Sebrina Zerkus Smith is a Southern Gal who has been scratching the writer’s itch for nearly 30 years. Her career began on Capitol Hill in 1987, fresh out of college and full of ideals. Eventually, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming a novelist. She paid her bills by working as a freelance writer for major marketing projects from studios such as CBS, NBC and Disney. Realizing the future of writing lay with the internet, she began blogging back in the 90’s, before it was even called “blogging.” Over the past 10 years she has written articles for clients such as Greenopolis, MatterMore, MacAddict, Yahoo, CNN and more. Today, Sebrina writes about a variety of topics, including the Southern Experience, sustainability, food, gardening and her obsession with pugs. She lives in Houston, Texas.

Latest Posts by Sebrina Zerkus Smith

Why Caffeine Is My Holiday Tradition

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 12/09/2014

steaming cup of coffee with a thumbs up symbol in the foam on a wooden background

This time of year, I take my help wherever I can find it – usually in a large, steaming cup. Yes, in desperation, I turn once again to my old friend, caffeine. Preferably doused liberally with milk and sometimes chocolate.
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Cute And Quick Host/Hostess Gift Idea

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 12/04/2014

two sugar cookies decorated as snowflakes with a thank you tag and ribbon on a wooden background

If you’ve been invited to a party or dinner this holiday season, you will definitely want to say “thank you” by bringing a host/hostess gift. A host/hostess gift doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. It’s simply a way to
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Slow Cooker Gingered-Pear Wine Toddy

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 12/02/2014

2 mugs containing warm cider with pear and lemon peel on a dark background

Whether you’re decking the halls, wrapping gifts or just relaxing with friends after a long day, this yummy and warming toddy will get your holiday off to a delicious start. Slow Cooker Gingered-Pear Wine Toddy Serves 6-8 2 bottles Sauvignon
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1620? You Don’t Say…

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 11/27/2014

a postage stamp with pilgrims looking at the Mayflower

Well, it’s finally turkey day, so I thought it might be fun to travel back through history and take a look at the year 1620 and the whole colonial experience — how we became Americans, and why we eat turkey and
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9 Ideas For Using Thanksgiving Leftovers

By Sebrina Zerkus Smith | 0 Comments | Posted 11/25/2014

a close up of a sandwich filled with thanksgiving leftovers like cranberry sauce, stuffing and turkey

Don’t fret about what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers. Below are 9 different ideas for using all that Thanksgiving leftover goodness. You might even turn Thanksgiving Part Deux into something your family will ask for next year. I reject the
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