Being born and raised in the South, I was not a well-versed winter weather person, especially when it came to packing for cold weather travel. In recent years, I’ve been getting better at picking up winter wear that is good for cold weather, though I still rely on David for help with packing. His Buffalo…
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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…
Our Packing List for Fall in New York City
A few years ago, David and I made our first trip New York City together to celebrate David’s birthday. While we had both been to New York City separately, it was our first trip together and we had a great time. We love New York City any time, though it was especially lovely during the…
Local Businesses to Support during the NSale
This month is full of annual sales, including the Nordstrom sale, which will be the major topic of conversation on the Internet and social media for the remainder of this month. Now, listen, there is not anything wrong with that! In all fairness, it is an important time for writers and influencers to make money…
10 Things to Do on a Casual Summer Getaway to NYC
At the end of June, David and I flew up to New York City for a summer weekend getaway to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. This has become sort of a tradition for us over the past couple of years. You may find last year’s recap here. Each year, our approach to our trip changes a little…
