This post was made possible by a paid partnership with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Gregory Vineyards. All opinions are my own. See Disclosure/Disclaimer for details. Dr. Lane Gregory hasn't met a rooster he didn't [...]
Fall is my favorite time of year. The kids are back in school, the weather begins to get a little cooler, everything becomes pumpkin flavored, and Football is Back!! I can't believe that 7 months ago, I was cheering for my Carolina Panthers in the [...]
No Adulting Here. Cleaning, cooking, working, and playing with the kids (adulting in general) takes it toll. I guess I didn't realize how much I needed this weekend away until I opened the door to our room at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in [...]
Angry and scared are the best ways to describe my 7-year-old son when I told him about his dentist appointment today. It's not one of those biannual cleanings; it's going to be an extraction. They are going to put a needle in his mouth, numb the [...]
My 4-year-old Liam had a good time trying on the over sized coat at PDQ. We promised him a milkshake and chicken if he was a good sport and modeled the coat for PDQ's partnership with The Salvation Army. While my son may not understand the impact of [...]
Tucked behind the trees and foliage on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill is an elegant hotel that resembles an Italian Tuscan Villa-- the Siena Hotel and Il Palio restaurant. At first glance, it's easy to see why this richly appointed Autograph [...]
Let’s be honest, grocery shopping is not high on the fun things to-do list. Add a few kids to the mix and it ranks near the bottom. It’s a need. We all need food, so we grudgingly push our cart up and down each aisle until the basket is full. [...]
I have been vacationing at Sunset Beach, NC, since I was 12-years-old. It started with long weekends with my parents that stretched into an annual week in our favorite rental house, and now weeks with my own family and children. We've always had a [...]
Routines, schedules and to-do lists seem to control my life. It's not a bad thing; it keeps me moving and things are accomplished. However this week, I tried to be less OCD about things I had to do, and put more emphasis on enjoying the beautiful [...]
It's fair season in North Carolina, and the NC State Fair runs till Sunday. It's a huge production of concerts, livestock, exhibits, rides, games and food. North Carolina's Homecoming is the theme this year. If you're not a native of NC, then [...]
