Having just packed one of the kids for a week at camp, it's now time to focus on the rest of my family and get the five of us packed for the beach. Our upcoming beach trip is a week away, so it&#…

The Crystal Coast boosts far more than what I've recommended through the past attractions and dining experiences I've written about. I thought I'd share with you some of the exciting thin…

Just south of the Crystal Coast mainland, there lies a small, little barrier island known as Cape Lookout. Made up of three islands, Cape Lookout is the southernmost tip of the Southern Outer Banks. …

Nestled along the North Carolina coast is about an 85-mile stretch of beautiful beaches, barrier islands, and unique communities known as the Southern Outer Banks, or the Crystal Coast. This beautifu…

Last week, my family spent time at Holden Beach on the coast of North Carolina.

How has already been over a month since our family vacation!? It does feel like our beach trip was forever ago, as we've been incredibly busy getting our ducks in a row to go back to school this …

Wednesday again, and this day is being enjoyed at the beach. I don't know what it is about beach photos that make everything seem right with the world. Such beauty. Such peace. I'm not suppos…

Ahh, it's swimsuit season. For those of us who live at the beach, we drag out our same swimsuit we have had for seasons, slather ourselves and our kiddos in sunscreen, grab the boogie boards and …

Every summer, my family looks forward to a beach vacation.

Summertime! The time for beaches, pools, warm weather, and.. bathing suits? If you are anything like me, you dread pulling out your bathing suit to see if it still fits and whether it's still wea…

Ahh, youth. Those carefree days of scorching hot long days at the beach, without a care in the world. Translate this to adult years and we become concerned about skincare, sun exposure, and sunburn, …

Early Friday morning- the rest of the house is sleeping. The pitter-patter of the falling rain repeats in a comforting rhythm. For just a moment, my cares float away and I'm left in a state of re…

A great pair of sunglasses is essential for the summer - pool days, beach trips, etc. - making it possible to change your style as often as you change your clothes. The sunglasses market has both sty…

Wine in a can? YES! Bev is non-GMO, 100 calories, and only 3g carbs! The best part? It is in a can so you can take it safely to the pool and beach! Whoo-hoo!

If you're lucky enough to live along the Gulf, or even to visit the beautiful Gulf Coast, you already know the beauty that awaits. For coast-dwellers and travelers alike, a trip to the beach is …

Do you have a beach trip coming up? Spring break or Easter break is prime time for beach trips, whether it's college kids headed off on an adventure or a family taking a much-needed family vacat…

It's so hard to believe that it's already Labor Day weekend!  Summer went by so quickly, but this is one summer that I am ready to say goodbye to.  I didn't get anything done that I want…

Many of you know that I love to go to the beach.  I'm blessed that my parents have a beach house and we are able to go about any time that we want.  Ondria and I go to the same beach and she pos…

Are you itching to plan a family vacation? If you are, I feel you... I really do. The winter time always has me hankering for a spring or summer trip with my loved ones. I am fortunate in that I hav…