Last year, my family and I embarked on our first cruise ship journey. I’d heard so many great aspects of cruising from numerous people. The one thing they all seemed to have in common was that it is a great…
“Hello 2021”
Wow, I can hardly believe that we are hours away from the year 2021! I know COVID has made time a blur, but how did these months skate by so quickly? Many of us are still trying to wrap our…
What are you serving up for dinner this Christmas?
As of today, we are only five days away from Christmas…FIVE…Cinco….and I still have not managed to get myself into the true Christmas Spirit as in years past. The one thing that I have consistently done, seemingly on a rotational…
Staying connected through the Holidays
Can you believe that we are four days into December? DECEMBER!!! How did we get here already? I mean one minute I was composing a Halloween post, Thanksgiving flew by in the blink of an eye, and now we’re days…
Spotlight Feature: Young Entrepreneurs
Move over Yankee candle, there’s a new candle maker in town!!! When you think of entrepreneurs, what comes to mind? Gone are the days when the word “entrepreneur” would evoke thoughts of successful businessmen and women on wall street. These…
What’s your favorite US destination?
As a kid, I could hardly wait for summer vacation. The thought of hanging out with friends, having sleepovers with my cousins, and sleeping in late throughout the week, although my Mom totally didn’t believe in this, made me beam…
Is Halloween cancelled?
Halloween will look extremely different this year due to our old friend, COVID, who is hell bent on sticking around. By now, stores everywhere have the typical kid costumes on display. By typical, I mean your run of the mill…
What series are you currently binging?
Since March (hello to you too COVID), streaming platforms have gained a significant increase in popularity among all households and age groups. I mean if someone had told me back in 2002 to invest in Netflix’s stock, I probably could…
Celebrate “YOU”
When was the last time you celebrated yourself? I mean, really celebrated yourself? The kind of celebrating that happens at weddings, graduations, or baby showers? I truly admire those who choose to celebrate themselves and their accomplishments, no matter how…
Are Date Nights a thing of the past?
I had a conversation with one of my very best friends where she asked, when was the last time you went on a date with your husband? Honestly, I couldn’t remember. Before COVID, my husband and I tried to have…
Restaurant “Spotlight”
Hey guys! I sure hope that you are enjoying this beautiful Labor Day weekend in the Queen City. My family and friends all know that I am a die hard foodie and one thing I love more than anything is…
Lake Lure…A North Carolina Gem
Happy Sunday guys, I hope as we begin this new week, your mind, body and soul have been refreshed. I can say that I am ready to tackle the week but honestly I’m dreading it. I know this week will…