Eating in Charleston, Part 1
My husband and I have been vacationing in Charleston, SC for seven years now (thanks to our wonderful life-long friends, Jim and Carolyn Brown). When we were ready to buy a house, this city was the only other contender with Greensboro. While we have made Greensboro home, we just can’t seem to stay away from Charleston ...
Slow Cooker Balsamic Roast
This go-to slow cooker roast is delicious. I make it a ton once the weather starts to get cooler (I have some sort of aversion to using the slow cooker in the summer). I have been making this one for a few years now and have tweaked it a number of times. By far, my … Continue reading Slow Cooker Balsamic Roast
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili & Rain on the Roof
Here in the northern parts of North Carolina it has been raining constantly for about a week. It was our turn to host our church community group this week and I decided that chili would be the perfect option. We are super fortunate to have bought a house with a screened-in back porch and the … Continue reading Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chili & Rain on the Roof
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
In this futuristic world, society is divided into reds and silvers. The reds are poor commoners who are ruled by the god-like silvers that possess unique powers. The reds live in slums, work in jobs that serve the needs of the silvers, and are sent to fight a never-ending war when they turn eighteen. The silvers … Continue reading Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
My Daily Essential Oil Routine
I often have people ask me how I use essential oils on a daily basis. After using them for over a year, I definitely incorporate them into many aspects of my life. Here is a rough outline of how I might use them throughout a typical day: Morning: Rub peppermint and wild orange in my hands … Continue reading My Daily Essential Oil Routine
The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty
Sophie Honeywell is 39 years old and often reminds herself that her biological clock is ticking away. She thought she had found “the one” when she was with Thomas, but he just wasn’t right for her and she ended up breaking his heart. Three years later when Thomas calls asking to have lunch with her, Sophie … Continue reading The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty
Spaghetti Squash and My New Favorite Restaurant
I recently celebrated my 31st birthday and my awesome husband took me to what I have declared to be my new favorite restaurant (well, one of them anyways). Southern Roots, a quaint little farm-to-table restaurant in Jamestown, NC, is absolutely delicious. This was only my second time there but everything about it is wonderful (the food, wine, … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash and My New Favorite Restaurant
Natural Glass Cleaner
My windows have been in much need of a good cleaning. Windows are typically the very last thing that I think to clean, thus they are often neglected. I’ve been using a vinegar and citrus window cleaner that is super easy to make. Call me crazy, but there is something about good smelling cleaning products that makes … Continue reading Natural Glass Cleaner
10 Things I Love About Fall
So my favorite season is fall. Spring and summer are great (I have a bad relationship with winter), but fall is by far my favorite. Here’s why: Hot Beverages: Coffee, pumpkin lattes, tea, and hot chocolate. There’s nothing like a warm beverage on a cool day. Fall Music: That’s right, I have a special playlist … Continue reading 10 Things I Love About Fall
An Abundance of Pears
My husband and I recently bought a house in Greensboro, North Carolina. It is a bit of a fixer upper, but we love it. One unexpected joy in moving into our new home was discovering that we have a pear tree. Growing up, my grandmother had apple trees in her yard and I remember getting … Continue reading An Abundance of Pears
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