Peak leaf season is just around the corner. In about a month the North Carolina mountains will transform into a rainbow sea of red, yellow, orange, and green. Those of us that live here are fortunate enough to experience the change from our own homes. And those of you who live in other areas of […]
There are a few moments in my life I will always remember. One of the most vivid was sitting at a friend’s house watching footage of Hurricane Katrina. I remember seeing desperate families on rooftops begging to be saved from the rising water and feeling completely helpless. Three years later I visited New Orleans and […]
This week I’ve come face to face with my toughest opponent. Every year I walk away defeated, hanging my head in shame. I’m talking about school lunches, people. Feeding my picky child is always a chore and sadly his school has no cafeteria. My goal this year is to be as hands off as possible […]
Have you heard that there’s a solar eclipse on Monday? A few weeks ago I wrote about the eclipse and what to expect. Click here if you missed it! Here is a list of eclipse events from Charlotte to the High Country. Click the links for additional details. Keep in mind traffic is going to […]
Summer is almost over! Many kids are preparing to go back to school. That means it’s time to get them excited for the upcoming school year and fill their backpacks with school supplies. Gone are the days of a pencil pouch and a few spiral notebooks. Supply lists are long and financially overwhelming for some […]
I love cooking…nine months of the year. I absolutely despise it in the summer. My family frequently eats scrambled eggs with whatever vegetables I have sitting around for dinner. There are too many fun things to do outside to hole up in the kitchen. I’ve decided to look up summer crockpot recipes to try out. […]
My family and I just made our annual trek to Ontario to visit my Grandparents. It’s my favorite trip of the year, but it’s looonnngggg! We pass the time by playing road trip games and singing obnoxiously at the top of our lungs. My grandmother, cousin, 9 year old son are helping me create a […]
As I was preparing for our summer family vacation I picked up a bottle of sunscreen to throw in the bag. I noticed two things right away: the bottle was empty and the list of ingredients was a mile long. I couldn’t pronounce most of them. Why am I spending so much money on organic […]
Every now and then I get a little bit lonely so my family is coming ’round…for the eclipse. Seriously, my awesome family is coming to visit for the solar eclipse on August 21st. I’ve ordered the glasses, looked at the maps, and read everything I can get my hands on in preparation. We’re outside the […]
It’s time to celebrate the July 4th with your family and friends! This means cookouts and picnics, potato chips and cookies, and leaving ashamed of yourself and the choices you made. Or is that just me? Here are some healthy and different alternatives that can make you as proud of yourself as you are of […]
