North Carolina – A Photo Essay
North Carolina has always had a special place in my heart. It’s where we vacationed when I was a kid, and where my fiance have chosen to explore more recently. The food is fantastic, the people are nice, and the beer’s always cold. These are some of my favorite things from around North Carolina. 1. Sunsets Over the Pier 2. A Southern Trifecta: Biscuits, Pimento Cheese & Grits 3. Experiencing the Power of Water ASHEVILLE POSTS: Hiking Around Asheville in the Rain | Asheville – A Food & Beer Town 4. Wandering through the Art Park 5. Exploring the Forests…
Sausage & Hashbrown Casserole
Breakfast sausage is a favorite comfort food of mine. Especially if it’s mixed in something. As a kid I would mix it into mac & cheese. This casserole is the ultimate comfort food: sausage, potatoes, & cheese. What more could…
Goal Summary for October 2019
Was October 2019 long for you? It seemed to go on forever. But not in a bad way. We went hiking for two weekends. I went into work 18 out of 19 days in a row. I made more time…
Framelit Storage That Doubles As Decor
It’s no secret among my friends that I love to craft. Whether it’s yarn, paper, or random craft supplies – I’ve got a stash of it. For framelits, I hated the little envelopes they come in. I couldn’t see them…
8 Tips to Save Money On Groceries
Unless you have money to fling around chances are you could go for having a smaller grocery bill. Who doesn’t want to save money on groceries? These tips are easy to implement and don’t need any coupons. For all of…
Stress Free Pumpkin Cheesecake w/ Cinnamon Whipped Cream
It’s October and pumpkin everything is in full swing, but honestly pumpkin cheesecake is good year round. I’ve made it in March, July, and December. Sweet pumpkin pairs with cream cheese and warm spices for a smooth, rich dessert. It’s…
Goal Summary for September 2019
Where did September go? Often I feel like time is moving fast, but September flew by. But at the same time looking back to things that happened just a few weeks ago, it feels like forever. Funny how some months…
So We’re Engaged – What Next?
This is such an exciting time! We’ve been engaged for about a month (actually exactly a month today). The first day was over the top exciting. After that things have calmed down, but I’m realizing we have a wedding to…
Pizza Gnocchi – A Delightful Change of Pace
I don’t know about you, but I was unfamiliar with gnocchi until a year or two ago. I’m not sure where it’s been hiding. My love of carbs wholeheartedly approves of this potato-pasta crossover! If you haven’t had gnocchi [or…
Taking Care of Your Engagement Ring
Let’s start with this: I’ve managed to ruin my fair share of rings. I smashed one building our closet. I somehow cracked the band of a gold ring that is basically the only nice piece of jewelry I owned before…
Goal Summary for August 2019
August was a very busy month, ending with a shiny diamond ring. We’re engaged! August 25, 2019 is one to remember 🙂 While my brain is hopping into planning mode, I’m trying to keep myself in check and remember that…
