Happy (almost) weekend!! This will officially be our LAST WEEKEND here in North Carolina. We leave super early next Saturday morning to road trip up to Massachusetts. Can you believe it?? Time has . . . Read the Post
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Snow Days in North Carolina
Okay, okay, it only took me an extra week-ish to get these snow days photos up; but they were just too cute not to share. Snow is still such a novelty for us - being from Miami - and even here in . . . Read the Post
Guide to Millstone Creek Orchards in North Carolina
Two weekends ago we headed to the opening weekend for the fall season; a.k.a., apple harvest, at Millstone Creek Orchards. I've been dreaming of checking out the apple orchards in North Carolina since . . . Read the Post
Our Spring Family Vacation 2016: Georgia and North Carolina
If you follow along either on social media, you may have caught a few behind-the-scenes from our family vacation over on instagram, facebook, twitter, and snapchat → glitterinclexi (lots of fun videos . . . Read the Post
Guide to the North Carolina State Fair (with Kids)
I've seen fairs. I love fairs. But nothing is as outrageously humongous and fried-food packed as the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, North Carolina. The N.C. State Fair is chock full of classic . . . Read the Post
We’re Moving to North Carolina!
I still can hardly believe the big news. On Friday, after years of unbelievably hard work, an MD and a PhD, my husband matched at Duke. (You can read all about the Medical Residency Match process and . . . Read the Post
65 Easy Instant Pot + Crockpot Dinner Recipes
Instant Pot, Crockpot, and Slow Cooker recipes are stress-free dinners at their finest and these 65 delicious and easy recipes will have you believing in dump-and-go meals from here on out. One of . . . Read the Post
Exploring Boston: Blueberry and Strawberry Picking at Ward’s Berry Farm
Looking for somewhere family-friendly to do a little berry picking around the Boston area this summer? We’ve founded the sweetest spot to pick blueberries, strawberries, and even cherries! A few . . . Read the Post
The End of Our Medical Journey + We’re Moving (Again!)
The day has finally come: our family is at the end of my husband's medical journey! Fellowship is nearly done! And, big news: we're moving (again!) Read on for the details. The secret’s out: we’re . . . Read the Post
4 Beautiful and Unique Holiday Home Tours
Decorating your house for Christmas? Let these 4 beautiful and unique Holiday home tours inspire you this holiday season! Goodness, is it just me, or is this holiday season absolutely flying? Maybe . . . Read the Post
Family Road Trip: Great Wolf Lodge in New England
Planning a family trip to the Great Wolf Lodge? We’re sharing all about our long weekend vacation at Great Wolf Lodge in New England (just outside of Boston), and how to have the best time ever with . . . Read the Post
A Big Week of First Days
It feels both like just yesterday and a lifetime ago that I wrote the post - "A Big Week of Last Days" - as we were wrapping up our final days of school back in North Carolina. And just this past . . . Read the Post
50+ Awesome Lunch AND Snack Ideas
Make lunchtime and snack-time a breeze with these 50+ awesome lunch AND snack ideas both grownups and kids are sure to love! Admittedly, this summer has felt like a bit of a blur, with a huge move . . . Read the Post
How to Throw a Simple Backyard BBQ Picnic
Soak up the great outdoors and serve dinner outside this summer. We're showing you exactly how to throw a simple backyard BBQ picnic your whole family will love! School’s out and summer is here, . . . Read the Post
20 Family Fun Things to Do This Summer; a.k.a., Our Summer Bucket List
Looking for a little inspiration to kick your Summer bucket list into high gear? I’m sharing the 20 things topping our Summer to do list, and I’m hoping it inspires you and your family to make the . . . Read the Post
We’ve Moved to a Brand New City and State!
It's officially official!! As of this week, we're officially Massachusetts residents. (Read our big moving announcement here.) Last week, we packed almost all of our belongings on the moving truck, . . . Read the Post
A Big Week of Last Days
Last week was a pretty big week for our sweet girl, Scarlett. She had her last dance recital and her last day of pre-kindergarten. It was a week of last days and I'm a big bundle of mama . . . Read the Post
Little Love Notes + A Moving Update
Happy (almost) weekend, friends! This is the first weekend in many that we'll actually be staying put here in North Carolina, which is a good thing, since the big move is just 7-ish weeks away and we . . . Read the Post
Vacationing at Biltmore in Asheville with Kids
Planning a family trip to Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina? We're sharing all about our long weekend vacation at Biltmore, and how to have the best time ever with your kids. Yay! I am so . . . Read the Post
My Thyroid Cancer Story: Wearing and Healing Scars Like a Badge of Honor
Today I'm (finally) sharing my thyroid cancer story and how, with the help of Palmer's® Cocoa Butter Formula® Skin Therapy Oil, I'm wearing and healing my scar like a badge of honor since my . . . Read the Post
Little Love Notes
It's here!! This afternoon we drive to Biltmore for a long weekend stay and I could not be more excited. Scarlett is equally excited to stay at "the castle" and I think we're all just over the moon to . . . Read the Post
My 4 Favorite Cold-Weather Winter Boots
Winter boots - I've tried them all; these are my 4 favorite cold-weather winter boots that have gotten me through some seriously cold winters, snow, ice, and all. Plus, my thoughts on warmth, . . . Read the Post
7 Ways to I Plan to Be Happier in the New Year
Looking to focus on the good stuff this year? I'm sharing 7 ways I plan to be happier in the new year - and you can too! Happy almost new year everyone! I'm popping in to share a few un-resolution . . . Read the Post
Our Family Holiday Looks, This Year’s Holiday Card, and Some Really Big News
Need a little help planning your family holiday looks for this year's holiday card? Don't stress, have fun with it, and follow these simple steps for adorable family holiday looks everyone will be . . . Read the Post