Thanks to Bright Stripes for providing me with products for this post. All thoughts are my own. As a mom of a preschooler, I'm always on the lookout for activities that keep little hands busy, enc…

Thanks to my sister for her birthday gift that helped fund this luxurious experience!  Lately, in Wilmington, I've been seeing a lot of ads for scalp and head treatments, with several new head spa…

Thanks to Nex Playground for providing a sample for this post. All thoughts are my own. This post contains affiliate links. When a package arrived containing the Nex Playground and a one-year Play Pas…

Last week, I traveled 2 hours north up to Atlantic Beach for a luncheon hosted by the Friends for an Earlier Breast Cancer test . Based in Greensboro, their mission is to develop a biological test for…

This is a sponsored post with Momentum Influencers. Opinions are 100% my own. Hey parents, can we talk about phones for a minute? Because if you're parenting a teenager right now—or even a preteen …

I knew the anniversary of Thor's passing was coming. The date has lived quietly in the back of my mind, the way these anniversaries always do. No matter how much time passes, there are certain da…

Summer is in full swing, and if you’re anything like me, the mere thought of packing for a family beach getaway is enough to make you want to stay home and turn on the sprinkler. Between the mountains…

Thank you iSense for sending me the FlexiCool pillow! All thoughts are my own. If you're anything like my husband, bedtime comes with a routine. Flip the pillow. Search for the cool side. Turn the…

Last week, I spent my days at Camp Lutheridge, one of our lutheran camps in Western North Carolina. We all know that camp food... is camp food, right? Being adult leaders, we have the perk of leaving …

In a world where our calendars are jam-packed and everyone has a screen within arm’s reach, finding "quality family time" can feel like just another stressful item on the to-do list. We oft…

Ah, yes summer birthdays, I've got two in my house! On one hand, you don’t have to compete with holiday chaos or school sports schedules. On the other hand, you run into the ultimate summer paren…

Disclosure: This sponsored post was created in partnership with Madame Alexander. We received complimentary products in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed are my own and reflect my hone…

If you've been following along with my gardening adventures this year, you know that I've dedicated a good portion of my garden to flowers grown specifically for cutting. There's somethin…

I am so stoked! Hubby and I are headed to a bucket list concert in August, and I can barely contain my excitement. We've waited years (and I do mean years... we're talkin' 23+) to see thi…

One of the most common questions I hear from new gardeners is, "How do I know when it's time to harvest?" After all, there's nothing more disappointing than picking vegetables too ea…

After the excitement of the holiday weekend, today offers us a chance to slow down, catch our breath, and prepare for the week ahead. We had some crazy storms to end the evening and traveling will no…

I stepped out into the garden this morning and found myself smiling at our green bean plants. This is the very first year we've grown green beans in our garden, and I'm delighted that they…

Once known as Federal Point, this isolated tip of Pleasure Island was home to few people, lots of natural wildlife, little resources, and a harsh winter that was difficult for the population that liv…

People often say that motherhood gets easier as your children grow up. I'm not sure that's true. The sleepless nights may eventually fade, and you may no longer be packing lunches or helping …