Photo by Alex P: https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-and-gray-scissors-2831794/ As a teacher, going back to school time is always so bittersweet. I am excited for the new year and all the adventures th…

Shower Curtain Art When I was a young girl, one of my favorite movies was  The Princess Diaries.  I am not an artistic person, but there was one scene that I always wanted to try but never got around t…

Staying at home with my three-year-old during the summer can be challenging, as we both go from daily schedules to freedom. After a few days filled with meltdowns and frustrations, I went to the sour…

I love this motivational quote- "It always seems impossible until it's done," don't you?

Regrowable Groceries Photo by Ron Lach : https://www.pexels.com/photo/teenage-boy-holding-groceries-10397916/ Groceries are out of this world expensive right now. Wouldn't it be nice to get someth…

Whipping Up More Than Just Whipping Cream! Photo by Felicity Tai : https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-adding-vanilla-extract-to-the-cream-7965960/ Whipping cream has never really been a staple in my ho…

Why Can't We Be Friends?:  Guide to Companion Gardening Pexels/ Mali Maeder  Who knew your garden could turn back into high school cliques? Did you know that where you plant each vegetable, herb, f…

Saint Patrick’s Day will always hold a special place in my life. As a graduation gift for myself after finishing my master's degree at Wake Forest, my best friend and I booked an eight-day tour o…

Growing up in the South, I found summer gardening to be a way of life. Knowing where my food comes from, the chemicals used on it, and true shelf life are all things that I start to care more about a…

I don't know about you, but I love soup season! It is a time when I tend to experiment the most in the kitchen. I had never made Chicken and Rice soup until recently, but it is my new go-to. This…

pexels/ Kristin Vogt  Happy Snowy Friday everyone! One of my favorite things to do in my class is to ask my students about their favorite things to do. With the incoming Winter Storm, the question revo…

Thanks to Earth Grown KidDough for sending me these samples. All these opinions are all my own. Looking for a fun and interactive play experience for your kiddos this holiday? Look no further than Kid…

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 …

Photo by Vlad Cheța Have you tried counting your blessings today?

Wendy Wei- Pexels Thanksgiving is almost upon us and something I have found interesting as I have gotten older is people are more interested in the sides than the turkey. Move over turkey, your reign …

Thank you to the Autumn Sons Baking Company for sending these cookies mixes to me.  The thoughts and opinions are 100% my own! I will never forget the first time my daughter ate eggs, she was six month…

Thank you to Jackie for providing me with a sample of the Heirloom Video Book Kit. All opinions are 100% my own. My family isn’t originally from North Carolina. My dad grew up in West Virginia, and my …

Thank you to Jordan and Frontline Optics for providing me with a sample of the Glorietta Sunset Mirrored Lens Sunglasses. All opinions are 100% my own. Summer might be over. But the sun‘s not going any…

Thank you to Lydia from Quarto for sending me a sample copy of the Healthy Living Planner. All reviews are 100% my own opinions. I love to eat!! I love to cook for friends and family!! I know that I ne…