I transitioned my space to write more about North Carolina travel to highlight some of the best parts of North Carolina, especially those lesser-known small towns. I have always been a big fan of coffee table books, so I recently updated my collection with some North Carolina-specific ones. While I typically enjoy finding ones at…
2023
30 Meals I Enjoyed in 2023
Last year, I rounded up my favorite meals from across North Carolina on Instagram in a two-part series on my feed (part 1 | part 2) + a reel of our annual Christmas Eve tradition. I got this idea from Lindsay of Welcome to Raleighwood because she shared some of her favorite dishes that she…
22 5-Star Reads from 2023
I had another year where I read 55 books and thoroughly enjoyed updating my site and Instagram with my progress. You can find all my reads from previous years on my “Reads” page on my site. Today, I am sharing my 22 5-star reads from 2023. I think it is important for me to acknowledge…
Day Trip Guide: 5 Things to Do in Benson, NC
One of the ways I enjoyed the holiday season was by visiting Benson for a little day trip as part of my 100-county tour across North Carolina. Benson, NC is located in Johnston County and is located approximately 30 minutes south of Raleigh. Johnston County was formed in 1746 and was named after Gabriel Johnston,…
9 Books I Read in November & December 2023
I always enjoy reading holiday romance novels as those are the equivalent of Hallmark movies for me. I really enjoyed several of the books I read and I finished 5 books short of my goal of reading 60 books in 2023. Keep reading to see the ratings of my books throughout November and December and…
