A few years ago, my friend, Courtney, on an afternoon adventure to Tarboro Brewing Company in the quaint eastern NC town of Tarboro. On our trip, we talked about her North Carolina experiences as she had moved here from Pittsburgh. On that drive, we decided it would be fun to do a little fast food…
2024
What I’ve Been Cooking Recently: Volume 2
David took over the majority of the cooking during the summer, which was a nice little reprieve for me. However, I am back in the kitchen and have been enjoying the process of cooking still. I am still looking for recipes that are relatively easy to make or prep in advance, and those types of…
Primary Bedroom Closet Organization Ideas
David and I rely on using a vision board for any home improvement project we start around our house. One of us usually finds the initial idea to begin building from and then continue building it. We’ve done this with our primary bedroom, home office, guest bathroom, and living room. We started brainstorming about updating my…
The Ultimate North Carolina Bucket List: Top 25+ Things to See and Do
As a native North Carolinian, one of my favorite things to do is to share my favorite experiences of what to do and see in the state. North Carolina has a lot to offer, and it is important to note that tourism dollars help fund public schools, which is another passion of mine. So, today,…
A Guide to Western NC Wineries
Did you know that the first grapevine in the United States was found in North Carolina? It is located on Roanoke Island and was first discovered in 1584. So, while eastern North Carolina has quite the history of wine in the state, it is western North Carolina that has become the go-to place for wine…





