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…

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…

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…

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.

Reach into your cupboard or look up at your hanging rack and grab your frying pan. How old is it? For many of us, we use the same pan until it's nonstick anymore, and then we don't have the h…

My sister is a self-professed "book lady" as she is a lover and seller of Paper Pie Products. She also loves to take photos/ video, and loves to travel. Once a year, we travel together with…

In the late 1700s, the British figured out how to take a licorice root (an ancient herb used for health purposes) and sugar to create a semi-edible cough syrup. From there, the concoction took off an…

Taking the time to work out, even at home, is very important. I must admit-it's a habit that I struggle with, given my crazy work schedule that often includes filled days and evenings. In the pas…

Yellowstone fans, if Dutton Ranch holds a special place in your heart, grab your boots and head out to the barn to find your ranch dogs, because it's time to give them a treat! Ranch dogs work a …

Are you and your kids on sugar overload? I love my caffeine as much as the next person, but my body recognizes when it needs water. No matter whether it's from the dry air of heating being on, fr…

There are a lot of things that make me excited in life. One of them is new baking tool! Yes, I love to bake, but don't often have the time to do it properly. I dream of learning professional baki…

If I was ever called to another career, I would probably choose a baker. Watching the bake-off shows on TV have always inspired me to want to learn how to be a pastry chef, to learn the art of decora…

Are you seeking a gift to make someone you value feel loved and remembered? If yes, then a jewelry piece is a perfect choice. Like an engagement ring for your special someone , jewelry is not only mea…

For most folks, sunglasses are an accessory that might only be used in the hot summer months. For me, sunglasses are a way of life. That may sound strange to some, but most people in my life know tha…

Y'all, I have no idea where April went. With the end of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday, somehow the month transformed into May very quickly! May has brought lots of wind, but lots of warmer w…

It's hard not to see people with wireless ear phones these days. In the car, at the grocery store, out on a run are some of the most recent I've seen. These are all great places to wear them …

What is that one thing that your mom taught you that you will never forget? Maybe it's a specific craft/ hobby, a trait like hospitality, or even a health & beauty routine. Or, like my mom, p…

Ahh, the holidays. By this time, most of us are hustling and bustling to get all the gifts wrapped, cookies made, and rooms clean for our visiting family and friends. The holidays bring lots of joy a…