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 + Easy Travel Fashion
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 […]
Our Urban Adventure Quest in Asheville, NC
This post is sponsored by Urban Adventure Quest. Looking for an adventure in your own back yard? Do you love Trivia? Urban Adventure Quest is definitely an adventure you’ll want to go on! Urban Adventure Quest takes a city near you and guides you around looking for clues and learning about your city’s history! OR, […]
Waterfalls in DuPont State Forest – Brevard, NC
The waterfalls in DuPont State Forest near Brevard, NC are among the best to enjoy in Western North Carolina for an easy day hike. DuPont State Recreational Forest is a 10,000 acre gem for many reasons. The land has been given to the state for outdoor pursuits (notably hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding on […]
Protect Yourself From Bears in Your Yard
Whether you live in the country or in the city, bears in your yard is becoming more and more of a problem for homeowners. Bears are quickly losing their habitats as overdevelopment strips them of their home. So, of course, they’re going to find a new home – and it might be near your yard. […]
