As a stay-at-home mom, my son and I spend a lot of time at home. That means that it is so important to me to find fun activities in the Hendersonville, NC area we can do that are budget friendly, which means free or inexpensive. Playing in our yard is fun, but occasionally we just […]
Four Days in Orlando: The Perfect Itinerary
Thank you to Spirit Airlines for sponsoring this post and providing airfare. Sometimes you don’t need a week long vacation to relax and have fun. Which is a good thing because it can be nearly impossible to take off an entire week from our schedules. Thankfully, a long weekend can be great for building memories. […]
Low Cost Flights From Asheville to Orlando on Spirit Airlines
Want to fly between Orlando and Asheville? Or how about flying to Tampa or Ft. Lauderdale from Asheville? Enjoy direct flights for less money with the new service from Spirit Airlines flying these popular vacation routes between North Carolina and Florida. Flying from Asheville to Florida Spirit Airlines has started direct flights from Asheville Regional […]
Family Friendly Halloween Events in North Carolina
North Carolina offers a variety of family-friendly Halloween events which will make your children happy, instead of haunting them with nightmares! From trick-or-treating on a battleship to visiting a haunted farm, the Tarheel State has a lot of fun to be had during the Fall season. Here our our top picks for Family Friendly Halloween […]
Best Southern Sweet Tea Recipes
One of the things we miss most when traveling outside of the South is sweet tea. It seems silly if you weren’t born a Southerner, but there’s just something special about sweet tea. It’s a drink that in one smooth, sweet sip can remind you of fun childhood outings, picnics in the park, BBQ restaurants […]
Chihuly at Biltmore: Ultimate Guide of What You Need to Know
Chihuly at Biltmore has been one of the most anticipated events to come to Asheville, NC and the Biltmore Estate. When we heard the announcement, we started counting down the days until the glass exhibition debuted. Happily, we were blessed to visit and see behind-the-scenes of Chihuly at Biltmore when it was being installed. We […]
Chihuly at Biltmore Preview
We have been anxiously awaiting the new Chihuly at Biltmore exhibit for months! After seeing Chihuly exhibitions in other cities and the Chihuly Collection at the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, we knew it was going to be AMAZING! And still, when we serendipitously saw the beginning of the art installations at Biltmore […]
Was Abraham Lincoln Born in North Carolina?
Could President Abraham Lincoln have been born in a small town in North Carolina – and not Kentucky? Though the revelation would dramatically alter American presidential history, convincing evidence does seem to exist at the Bostic Lincoln Center in Bostic, North Carolina. Abraham Lincoln: Born in North Carolina? Honest Abe’s past might be more checkered […]
Christmas Events in Hendersonville, NC
The Christmas events in Hendersonville, NC are full of small town charm and down home holiday fun. We love enjoying all of the Christmas activities in our hometown. Many of them are traditions that have been going on for years and years. Others are brand new. All of them create a memorable holiday experience in […]
Building Our Modular Home: Come Along For The Journey!
As much as I love watching the show ‘House Hunter’s, living it isn’t as easy! Is there ever a perfect fit? The debate of looking for a home that fits MOST of what your needs are, or building exactly what you want is a tough one. For my husband and I, there were a lot of […]
