Welcome to Journey With O’Dells

Welcome to Journey with the Odells

Welcome! We are so glad you came along. Join us as we navigate this season of life, retirement, while we explore (mostly in our Airstream), enjoy new recipes, and discover RV and camping products, pet travel accessories, and even fashion that enhance this amazing journey. It is our goal to be intentional in this season of life, to make decisions that support our beliefs, be a blessing, and enjoy simple pleasures. May we be an inspiration to live your life to the fullest and walk with Jesus daily.

‘Direct us God, throughout this journey, so we can experience your plans for our lives. Reveal the life's paths that are pleasing to you.’ Psalms 25:4-5

Petite Crop Tops

Crop tops are the best tops for petite women to wear to elongate their short frame in the summer. Petite crop tops do not have to be tucked in and they look best untucked and just touching the top 1"-2" of high waisted shorts, pants, and skirts to accentuate your waistline. Crop tops are cool and comfortable on a hot day; the boxy and babydoll crop tops allow airflow. Why is the crop top the perfect length top for petites? Crop tops are the perfect length top for petites be

belindaodell

14 hours ago3 min read

Look Younger Over 50

With summer just around the corner, are you beginning to think about summer fashions? Are you dreading shopping for those cute summer fashions that you see spreading on social media? Start giving yourself some attention and try some of my favorite lifestyle tips for women aging gracefully after 50. By implementing some changes that include eating healthy, exercising, and taking care of your skin/hair, you will be smiling in your new chic summer fashions and feeling amazin

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belindaodell

4 days ago7 min read

Petite Summer Fashions

Summer is around the corner and here are some of my favorite summer petite fashions including clothing, shoes, and accessories. I have learned dressing proportionately for your body elevates your overall appearance. Wearing high-waisted pants/shorts and wearing crop length tops helps to accentuate your waist much like wearing a belt. I like to wear tops that are 1/3 my body length leaving 2/3 left to elongate my body. Wearing shoes, accessories proportionate to my small

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belindaodell

4 days ago4 min read

RV Fashion & Beauty Accessories

The chic woman favors quality over quantity, utilizes timeless pieces, and minimizes accessories for a polished look. Traveling in an RV requires pieces that are comfortable, easy to pack, and universal to wear with different outfits.

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belindaodell

Apr 146 min read

Petite Spring Fashions

Are you wondering what to buy to look chic for spring? With so many different options available, learn how to elevate spring petite fashions proportionately to your petite body for a well-fitted, classy appearance. Learn how to choose the right accessories to match your classy, chic new spring outfit! With some simple styling tips, you will learn how to shop smarter. Focus on buying the right pieces instead of buying too many of the wrong pieces to elevate your petite sp

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belindaodell

Mar 86 min read

The Ultimate Comfort Food: Chili and Cornbread

Why Chili is Perfect for Cold Days Chili is more than just a meal; it's a comforting hug in a bowl. When the weather turns cold, there's nothing quite like a steaming pot of chili to warm you up. The rich flavors, combined with the heartiness of the ingredients, make it a perfect choice for chilly days. The Magic of Roasted Vegetables Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness. In this chili recipe, we use a variety of vegetables to enhance the flavor profile. The

belindaodell

Jan 263 min read

St. Simons Island Lemon Pie

Saint Simons Lemon Pie Amazon 9” Deep Dish Pie Pan Lemon pie is one of those pies that fulfills the biggest desire for a luscious, rich dessert and is a great finish to almost any meal or to indulge with a cup of coffee whenever that craving hits you. It all started with a small cluster of citrus trees we planted in our front yard on St. Simons Island, Ga. We observed a fruit getting larger and larger on one of our trees. Several neighbors commented about ou

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belindaodell

Jan 223 min read

LASAGNA-THE REAL THING!

Homemade Lasagna We love eating real food, not that processed stuff you get from a box or a can. With a little prep, you can have healthy meals to come home to after a long day of working and running kids to all of their activities. This lasagna recipe paired with a chopped salad and bread hits the spot for even the pickiest of eaters! Made with "OO" Italian flour, which is produced with Italian wheats grown with little pesticides and no additives. Evidently, they use a

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belindaodell

Jan 226 min read

Christmas Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Awww! The smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies signals that the holidays have arrived. Are you searching for a special treat for your family and friends? Better yet, wrap a cookie in a neat little holiday envelope napkin as a delightful gift for them to take home after a festive event. The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe I have tried many different recipes for chocolate chip cookies, but this Thick & Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe by Becca Cousins is my fa

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belindaodell

Dec 8, 20253 min read

Beef Rib Tacos, Corn Tortillas, & Crunchy Coleslaw

Easy meals have become a highly desired thing in our crazy fast-paced world we live in today. It is so easy to grab dinner from one of the abundant fast-food restaurants that surround us every day. Your family is sure to love this budget-friendly, quick, and easy crockpot meal with homemade corn tortillas and freshly made crunch coleslaw. Quick and Easy Crockpot Meal Mix the coleslaw the night before, place it in the refrigerator, and let it chill. Put the meat in the crockpo

belindaodell

Aug 11, 20253 min read

The BEST Healthy, Protein Packed Chocolate Treats!

# All Good Recipes Start With An Experiment: Healthy Chocolate Treats I have been experimenting with making healthy chocolate treats for the past two years. My husband, Doug, and I strive to live a healthier lifestyle in our retirement years. The great thing about this recipe is that you can adapt it to use your favorite nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and fresh fruit. Adapting the Recipe If you decide to use fresh fruit, limit it to 1/4 cup or less. This is because the treat may

belindaodell

Aug 11, 20253 min read

Fish sliders with Homemade Buns & Mango Salsa or Slaw Served with Fresh Roasted Corn

This is a quick and easy meal to make while camping or at home. This flavor-packed camping meal will please all taste buds. Bake homemade buns in your Airstream while cooking fresh fish outdoors on your skillet or camping stove. The kiddos will delight in helping you make the buns!

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belindaodell

Aug 3, 20252 min read

Healthy Strawberry Jam: Enjoy the Sweetness Without the Sugar

Are you trying to eat healthy? Are you aware of all the hidden sugars in your everyday life? Yes, sugar is everywhere. It lurks in our condiments, salad dressings, and even in jam and jelly. With just a little time and effort, you can enjoy strawberry jam without all the added sugar. The Joy of Picking Strawberries Visit your favorite strawberry orchard. Enjoy picking ripe strawberries while getting outside for some exercise and vitamin D on a sunny spring day. It's a delight

belindaodell

Jul 19, 20252 min read

Grandma's Buttermilk Biscuits (with Lard)

Remembering the Good ol' days I remember the days of going to my Grandma's house in Florida. They lived a modest lifestyle, but my grandmother always prepared an amazing meal! My favorite meal of my grandmother’s meals was fried chicken, butter beans, creamed corn, fried okra, and buttermilk bisquits with butter. We always looked forward to eating the most delicious biscuits. It was the kind of biscuits that you couldn't eat just one and sometimes my father would enjoy 3 o

belindaodell

Jul 19, 20253 min read

Nothing Says Blueberry Like Lemon Blueberry Scones!

A Tradition of Blueberry Picking Nothing beats the taste of fresh blueberries! Doug and I have a cherished tradition of picking blueberries at 5 Sons Farm in Talking Rock, GA. We love having blueberries in the freezer all year long. This means multiple trips, where we often pick gallons of blueberries for baking pies throughout the year. This year, I decided to experiment with a new recipe using a healthy sugar substitute and our newly rendered lard. I also enjoy making homem

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belindaodell

Jul 8, 20254 min read

Trendy Petite Linen Styles

Aw the elegance of crisp linen! Yes, linen wrinkles easily, but you can’t beat the comfort of linen, the breathable fabric of choice on a hot day! Linen looks great on all body shapes and heights as long as it fits appropriately. Proper fit is even more important for small, petite (5’3” and under) women. Today, let’s explore some of my favorite petite linen finds that will keep you cool and luxurious on summer’s warmest days. Shop our Amazon Storefront for more petite fash

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belindaodell

Jun 30, 20251 min read

How To Have Fun Finding Classy, Elegant Clothes Without Breaking the Bank!

Learn how to find elegant, classy petite dresses without breaking the bank and accessorize them to meet today's trends. Poshmark trends, budget-friendly designer dresses, accessories for petite, shop mini dresses for petite on Poshmark, elevate your petite style-choose quality classic designer dresses that will last through many seasons with a change of accessories

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belindaodell

Jun 20, 20253 min read

Crispy Chicken Delight

Crispy chicken without frying is always a welcome dish! I love to cook, but planning different meals to cook can become mundane. Since, chicken parmesan is one of my favorite chicken dishes, I decided to take it to another level to serve for guests by adding some special ingredients. It has been a hit with family and friends, so I want to share it with my friends who enjoy our website. Belinda's Chicken DeLight 6 chicken breasts (thinly sliced lengthwise to make 12 servin

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belindaodell

May 17, 20253 min read