One of the reasons Greensboro holds a special place in our hearts is its unique ability to serve as a living history museum. As a former public high school social studies teacher, I am constantly reminded of the importance of bringing history to life—and the Historic Magnolia House is a perfect example of that mission….
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20 North Carolina Dishes I Enjoyed in 2022
Earlier this month, one of my favorite Instagram follows, Lindsay from Welcome to Raleighwood, shared some of her favorite dishes that she had tried around the Triangle in 2022 and I absolutely loved it! So, I shared some of my favorite meals from across North Carolina in a two part series on my feed (part…
2022 Review: Our Year of Travels
I know I say this every year, and yet I can hardly believe we are closing in on the end of 2022. This post kicks off my V favorite series of reflection posts and a way to highlight some of the brightest spots in my year. This annual post gives me so much joy because…
A Complete Review of Le Méridien Essex Chicago
At the beginning of the month, David and I visited Chicago for a weekend getaway. It was the first time that David has visited the Windy City and my first time back since 2019! We stayed at Le Méridien Essex Chicago, which is located right across the street from Grant Park along Michigan Ave. It is…
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…
