Five years ago, I rebranded my website to include articles and features focused on my favorite parts of my home state of North Carolina. Over the last five years, I’ve enjoyed sharing travel guides across the state, and you may find those here. To be quite honest, last year I lost some of the enjoyment…
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20 Moments I am Grateful for in 2020
In these first couple of weeks of 2021, I am still finding myself looking back on the year with a level of gratitude. While our worlds were turned upside down and there was so much uncertainty and unknowns, I find myself reflecting back grateful for having a home where David and I were able to…
9 Hotels on My Radar
It’s not usual for me to have wanderlust, and it’s stronger than ever since I’m closing in on one year since I flew to visit another city. This girls’ weekend in New Orleans was my last big trip in 2020 before the COVID-19 lockdown. While we’re sticking close to home until we are vaccinated, here are 9 hotels…
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: 10 Fall Essentials to Shop Right Now
It’s hard to believe that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost winding down to a close. In recent years, I’ve sat the Nordstrom Sale out for a variety of reasons, including this year. However, when checking out some of the sale items, some of my favorite fall and winter fashion staples are available for great…
Travel Tips for Staying Safe & Healthy during COVID-19
I hesitated to write this post as COVID-19 continues to move un-contained through much of the United States. However, I decided that was all the more reason to hit publish on this post instead of letting it continue to hang out in my drafts. When traveling during this time, it’s important to take a few…





