Hi!
I’m Christina, the author behind Carolina Charm. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, I’m the wife to Matt and a coffee-fueled mama to Caroline (9) and Thomas (8).
Since 2011, I’ve been using this space to share a mix of recipes, my favorite things, the moments that make my mama heart spill over, and so much more. And in 2022, after a decade of climbing the corporate ladder, I paused my career to spend more time with my kids, balance our home better, and focus on growing this community.
When I’m not in the kitchen, you can find me creating magic for my family and celebrating moments big and small. Nothing makes me happier than a basket of french fries, gathering people I love together, and a decently vacuumed floor.
My hope is you will find something in this space that encourages, entertains or inspires you — whether it’s a recipe, a new product, a family-friendly travel destination, a party theme or just a good laugh.
Thank you for being here!
XO,
Christina
TOPICS YOU’LL FIND HERE
Recipes…like, a lot.
Here are a few of the most popular ones:
- The Jennifer Aniston Friends Salad
- Baked Spaghetti (Easy Freezer Meal to Bring Someone)
- Easy Pumpkin Bread
- White Chicken Enchiladas
- Pumpkin Dip
- Fast Family Dinner: Greek Chicken Bowls
- Starbucks Medicine Ball Brew
- Fast Family Crockpot Dinner: Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes
- Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
- Tuna Poke Bowls
- Kale & Brussels Sprout Salad
- Sausage & Cheese Tortellini Soup
Entertaining
We LOVE to gather people together in our home! Here are my best Party Planning Tips, along with a few of our favorite parties:
- Murder in Murderitaland: Our Murder Mystery Party
- Roll-Your-Own Sushi Supper Club Dinner
- Favorite Things Gift Exchange
- Rosé Wine Tasting
- TaTa to the TATAS Party
- Ryder Cup Themed Birthday Party
- Last Day of School Party
DOUBLE MASTECTOMY
In 2015, I underwent a prophylactic double mastectomy. Here are a few helpful posts to share with others who are considering the surgery:
- My Prophylactic Double Mastectomy Story
- TaTa to the TATAS Party
- Mastectomy Planning, Necessities & Gifts
- 5 Things You Should Know About A Double Mastectomy
Motherhood
- My Corporate World Exit
- Homemaker Tips: Meal Time, Laundry, Organization & Outsourcing
- A Day In Our Life:
- Working Mama: Travel Edition
Our Home
A few of our favorite spaces around our home:
- Our Kitchen (Popular Kitchen Posts: Our Kitchen Cabinets & Organization & Our Kitchen Appliances)
- Our Outdoor Family Room
- Garage Makeover
- Thomas’s Room
- Caroline’s Room
- Kids Bathroom Renovation Reveal
- The Circle Room (Popular Post: Circle Room Design Plans)
- Our Family Room
Travel
A few of our favorite adventures with and without kids and how I plan them: