Every year, I look forward to writing this article because I love nothing more than sharing small local businesses and the best of my home state. One of the reasons I enjoy this space so much is that I get to highlight the best of the people and our traditions from around the state. I…
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5 Things I Tried & Loved in February
Last month, I shared 5 things I tried and loved in January highlighting the things that I plan on repurchasing again when I run out or that I recommend adding to your closet. All of that to say, I decided to make it a series this year as I am working to eliminate the amount…
Weekend Travel: the Best Things to Do in Black Mountain, NC
One of my favorite mountain towns to visit is Black Mountain, located about 16 miles east of Asheville. It has the cutest downtown, delicious restaurants, great places to grab a local beer. Also, it makes for the perfect weekend getaway. It takes just a little under 4 hours to get to from Raleigh. It is…
Day Trip Guide: 5 Things to Albemarle, NC
After a break following the holiday chaos, I took my first day trip to visit Stanly County for my 100 county tour across North Carolina. My first county visit this year was of Albemarle, NC, located in Stanly County. Stanly County is located in the central part of the state, approximately 45 minutes north of…
5 Things I Tried & Loved in January
I set a personal goal for myself to not buy items just to buy items in 2023. Mostly because whenever we go through a purge of our home, I get really frustrated with the amount of money we have spent on things that we rarely used or wore. With that in mind, I decided to…
