Joint aches, hip pain, muscle strains, and the likes all seep into our body during the holiday season. Whether you are trying to be the king & queen of your neighbor's light displays, hauled …

Thanks to Costco, XBox, and BackBone for providing products to facilitate this post. All thoughts are my own. Do you have a gamer in your life to shop for this holiday season? If so, I've got some…

Are you looking for a new holiday scent this year and for the rest of the year ? The Charleston Candle Company has all the candles needed for every holiday and everyday warmth. I’m all about shopping …

2024 Holiday Gift Guide Featured Gift Thank you to Modular Robotics for sponsoring and providing me with product for this post. All thoughts are my own. As a mom of three with kids in three different a…

Traveling during the holidays means lots of luggage, presents, and usually lack of space. Perhaps your Christmas cabin doesn't have a coffee maker, you are visiting mom & dads who only drink …

Every pet needs a holiday treat, but still needs to stay healthy. My dog loves his treats like any good furry creature, but sometimes his tummy doesn't. When I look for treats, I look for quality…

Here in NC, the winter chill has settled in early, causing my bones and muscles lots of aches and stiffness. I have found myself wishing for my own personal masseuse, but alas, I do not have the budg…

In full disclosure, I do not participate in a fully gluten-free diet, but I have started to become more aware of flours and products within my foods due to digestive sensitivities.  Also, many people…

Do your pets travel with you during the holiday season? Even if it's just to "Aunt Betty's house", your pets should be buckled in to their seat as any human would be within your car…

While loading up on fun chocolates and gizmos for your family's stocking stuffers, be sure to add some of these great round-up brands to your list. They will help keep you and your family safe, w…

'Tis the season for homemade pastries, breads, and dumplings. In my home, I vaguely remember my grandparents making such things around the holidays, but with a two-working parent household, often…

If there are dogs in your family, you either made a firm commitment to not allow your dogs on the bed, or you caved and the furry four legged creatures take up all your space. When I first adopted Ch…

Roasted Turkeys, Mashed Potatoes, and stuffing.. oh my! It's time for holiday meals, and that means holiday spices! If you are planning your menus and gifts for the next few weeks, like my neighb…

Are you getting ready to "pound" the concrete (floors) during Black Friday next week? If you are anything like me, shopping is detrimental to your feet and the muscles. The walking, the sta…

Holiday wear can be difficult in the southern states. It's too cool to go sleeveless, but it's not quite warm enough for the stylish jackets & cardigans our stores push when it's stil…

The juice craze has been around for a hot minute. People swear by juicing to get their weight down and their nutrients in, but juicing also doesn't give everything a body needs. Juicing removes t…

In my Coastal North Carolina life, I am lucky that the holiday season is full of beautiful, wonderful weather. For the past few years, both Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays have been warm enough t…

Are you a Christmas jammies family?  Check out Bellabu Bear. Pajamas for kids and adults make matching fun! Now, this isn't our family, but my sister did say my nephew could use a new pair of PJ&…

Bread lovers, rejoice! There is finally a container made specifically for that long loaf that your family isn't able to finish in one meal.

What's your favorite beverage during the holiday season? No matter if it's hot chocolate or mulled cider, most likely your favorite drink includes a tad bit of sugar. This holiday season, con…