We are very fortunate to live in a really great area that’s close to the Appalachian mountains. Since my brother-in-law was in town visiting we headed up to enjoy some hiking and fun family time. We first stopped in our favorite little mountain town, Blowing Rock, NC and ate at our go-to restaurant, Six…
Overview: Plans changed due to extreme weather and our Channel Islands trip was cancelled. The day was spent visiting Ojai and Santa Barbara, California. Prior to coming on the trip, my husband booked tickets for our family to venture out to the Channel Islands on a cruise ferry and then embark on a semi-private half-day…
Easy lavender cupcakes made with cake flour, butter, vanilla, and lavender essential oil, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. They’re soft, slightly sweet, and have just the right hint of floral — totally delicious and not overpowering! When we lived in North Carolina, we spent a lot of time in the Appalachian Mountains, especially in…
Explore the beautiful state of North Carolina with kids!! North Carolina is one of the most diverse states with so much to offer from the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains to the gleaming coastal shores of the Atlantic. Hike, boat, swim, climb = North Carolina has it all! This guide will help you plan your trips…
Mast General Store, Valle Crucis, NC: Blue Ridge Parkway Our kids have been on Spring Break, so, we decided to head to the mountains and spend the day in some of our favorite spots. One of them being Mast General Store as well as The Cascades Trail. If you’ve ever traveled along the Blue Ridge…
Six ways to add cozy fall decorations to your home! From faux pumpkins to floral arrangements to bales of hay. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…Fall is my favorite time of year! Hands down! I look forward to this time of year all year long! When we lived in Georgia and South…
After we wrapped up our first part of the day visiting the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as part of our 4,000+ mile road trip to Canada, we came back to our hotel and relaxed for a bit before heading out to explore Central Park and Times Square. If you’ve never been to the city…
Toms Creek Falls is a beautiful 60 foot tall waterfall in the Pisgah National Forest in McDowell County, North Carolina, near the town of Marion. The gravel trail makes for easy hiking/walking conditions and is great for the whole family! Toms Creek Falls is located at 1400 Huskins Branch Rd, Marion, NC 28752. One of our all-time…
Planning a ski trip to Utah? Check out one of Snowbird Mountain’s 144 ski trails and then enjoy the warmth of the resort. I’ve never blogged about a place I personally haven’t traveled to myself, but I just couldn’t resist not sharing these pictures with you all. My husband travels for work a decent bit…