ls One of our favorite spots to get away for a weekend is Wilmington and its local beaches, so we snuck away for a coastal holiday weekend featuring all of the beautiful sights around town. We lucked up with gorgeous weather, which made it even more magical. So, keep reading to see our itinerary and…
2022
22 of My Favorite Things of 2022
Every year, I look forward to taking time to reflect and celebrate the end of another year. This includes a loose outline of the content I want to share on here for the year ahead. Part of that process includes checking back on some of my favorite products from the year. Also, highlighting them in…
The 2022 North Carolina Holiday Gift Guide
My absolute favorite article to write each year is my North Carolina holiday gift guide that highlights makers, artisans, and other creatives across my home state. One of the reasons I enjoy writing about North Carolina is getting to share the best of the people and our traditions from around the state. Stay tuned for more holiday travel…
10 Small Businesses to Shop this Holiday Season
As we are approaching Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite small businesses. Let’s support them for your holiday gift giving needs. I am highlighting my favorite products from their companies in my first annual Small Business Holiday Gift Guide. You may be familiar with my annual North Carolina…
Chicago Getaway: The Best Things to Do and Places to Eat
Chicago is one of my very favorite cities to visit for a quick weekend getaway. The flights from Raleigh are quick and easy, and it is the perfect spot for shopping, sightseeing, and eating through a big city that is walkable and easy to get around via public transportation or a ride share. Here are…
