This past week we finished up our summer vacation with an unforgettable trip to the coast and then to the mountains. What made it so unforgettable was not that we traveled from one side of NC to the other, but the fact that at the beach we rode out a hurricane and then in the…
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High Country Girls Trip
One of my favorite memories with my friends is our trip to Beech Mountain for an amazing girls trip. It was relaxing, fun and C O O L! Y’all don’t know how nice that is until you have lived through NC humidity in the summer. I will take a break from that heat any day….
Summer Brunch at Home
One of my favorite things to do is go to brunch. I love the food, environment and company on brunch outings. While it is fun to go out and enjoy, it is also super special and different to bring brunch to your house. Above are pictures from the Mothers Day brunch we put on this…
Beginner Garden
I recently wrote an article for Triad Moms on Main about how to start a beginner garden with kids! Check it out here! Gardening with Kids
The Carolina Coast: Family Vacation Destinations
The North Carolina coast has so much to offer for families on top of being completely relaxing. We try to pick a week each year to spend at a North Carolina beach and enjoy some uninterrupted family time. In my mind I wanted to pick the perfect beach to go to year after year. A…
If Every Day was Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve was my favorite day growing up as a kid. I loved it so much more than Christmas day because of the anticipation and build up of Christmas coming to an overwhelming peak. The excitement of Santa coming that night, the Christmas Eve service at church and all the decorations made that one day…
A Carolina Christmas: 5 Magical Places to Visit this Holiday Season
The Grove Park Inn- Asheville, NC I love this historic hotel in Asheville, but at Christmas it comes alive. Every year they celebrate a gingerbread house competition where people from all over come to share their masterpieces. All entries are up for display throughout the holiday season. There is even a life size gingerbread house…
It’s a Butterfly Birthday Party!
This might be one of the top parties I have hosted. I am always looking for a party place or theme where I can actually enjoy the party with the girls. I prefer to have a some activities and help at the parties so I can be mom and not just host. With that being…
Hey Boo, Happy Fall! 10 easy things to do for Fall and Halloween
Fall and Halloween are becoming my favorite times of the year with kids. There is so much going on, the summer temps are slipping away and cozy sweater season is approaching. With that being said, sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what to do because there is so much. Here are my…
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