I knew we would put an offer on our house even before I saw it. Not because it was my dream home or in my dream location. I knew it because the universe told me. No, I haven’t a run in with Heaven’s Gate or Ayahuasca. Hear me out. Not long after we moved to […]
I’ve covered 3,000 miles during road trips in the past four weeks. The majority of the miles were covered with my husband, son, and dog. Due to motion sickness and what some may call “control issues” historically I’ve been the family driver. I’m not sure what happened to cause me to loosen up a bit, […]
I love my home. Every single thing about it. I deliberately chose the paint colors to be soothing and neutral to keep from competing with the natural beauty through the picture windows. Its clutter-free because I’m a strong believer in a clean home helps with a calm mind. I fancied it a Zen mountain retreat […]
Did you hear that it snowed in North Carolina this weekend? Charlotte saw a dusting of snow, followed by freezing rain and sleet. Hickory got around 5 inches of snow and the High Country got who the heck knows how much. Some people lost their minds before the snow started. Buying all the bread and […]
The past year has been hard, right? Death, divorce, job loss, sadness over political events and violence around the world are some of the things we faced. The New Year begins with a lot of uncertainty. I’ve been reflecting on how to be more optimistic about the New Year and what I can do to […]
Relocating can induce feelings of great optimism and adventure. A fresh start! It can also be a stressful time. We understand how change affects our human family members, but we may overlook ways we can make moving pets less stressful. Like people, the hardship that arises from moving is generally based around anxiety. It is […]
Every December I have three goals: to stay healthy, to refrain from drinking too much and to avoid incarceration. Seems simple enough? It never works. December starts out easily enough. Everyone is happy and cheerful, but by the end of the month it’s family time. My family drives over 2,400 miles between Christmas and New […]
I get it now. I completely understand why the elderly are always checking the weather forecast and strategically choosing their seats based on air vents. Getting old and always be cold is the pits. Conversations about energy efficiency are about as thrilling to me as discussing gas prices or weekly sales at Walgreens. BUT I […]
It’s the time of year where we shower loved ones, and ourselves, with fun presents! Getting good deals isn’t hard to do between Thanksgiving and Christmas, but if you’re like me you’ll only be online shopping. To find the VERY best deals I scan through the website Hip2Save a few times per day. A woman […]
Charlotte area holiday lights Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Santa, trees, lights, carriage rides, warm beverages and music. November 18- January 1. Belmont, NC. Check website for hours and prices. dsbg.org The town of McAdenville. The whole town lights up! Officially lighting is December 1 and goes through December 26. McAdenville, NC. FREE! Check website for […]
