Surry County is located in North Carolina’s Piedmont region leading nicely into the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina and shares a border with Virginia. Surry County plays host to a few charming towns and beautiful landscapes. Plus unique dishes, wineries, antiquing, and more! Surry County has been around since 1771 and was named…
2023
Is Buying a Peloton Bike Worth It?
It has been almost 2 years since David and I purchased our Peloton Bike+ for our home. And I am fully ready to talk about how much I have enjoyed having one in our home. Consistent physical activity is incredibly important for me for my mental health. And having access to workouts 24/7 makes me…
4 Books I Read in August 2023
I got a late start reading last month and really enjoyed all of the books I read. I read two non-fiction books and highly recommend both of them. The other two were thrillers, one of which has been on my To Be Read list for over a year and it did not disappoint. Keep scrolling…
6 Books I Read in July 2023
July proved to be a month that I needed some escapes and taking some time with a good book is always a helpful way for me to do that. This month, I enjoyed a good history book by a North Carolina writer, an inspiring book about living creatively, and a couple of really good reads….
5 Things I Tried and Loved in July 2023
This is a new series to the site for 2023 and one that I have really enjoyed working on each month. Here are 5 random things the I tried and loved last month, including a new favorite household necessity, a reversible swimsuit option, my new go-to ink pens, the little packet I do not leave…





