Happy Friday! It’s been an interesting week around here! The North Carolina Governor announced the options for re-opening school in the fall, and then our school district announced their plan… Similar to New York’s plan, schools will allow for 2 weeks of in-person instruction in the classroom at 50% capacity to learn the virtual learning …

A Power Rangers Party is the ultimate way to make your little one’s day unforgettable! If your kid is obsessed with the Power Rangers (or maybe you’re just here for the fun), this theme is packed with action, color, and all the excitement you need. Think epic decorations, cool games, and a party vibe that’ll …

Yesterday Matt turned 40!! We were all so excited to celebrate him and this milestone birthday. First things first, I surprised him with a Yard Card even though he specifically requested no yard card…He ended up loving his lawn surprise and got such a kick out of it! We had a pretty busy day at …

You all shared SO many delicious chicken salad tricks with me on my recent Instagram poll. Many of you requested I share the responses and I’ve finally rounded up the most popular tricks, tips and recipes: For non chunky salad, use the stand mixer (which I agree — the best trick)! Swap out mayo for …

I was so excited to read through all of your favorite summer nail polish colors! I think I need to make a bucket list of all these colors for summer — I love ALL of them!! I’ve rounded up some of the best Essie and OPI polishes (all from Amazon)  so you can see all …

Last weekend I revisited one of my favorite summer beverages from my cocktail archives — Grapefruit Lime Sparklers! I forgot how much I loved these and wanted to share them again… My sister introduced me to this cocktail combo a few summers ago. It’s Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka mixed with Sparkling Dasani Lime…which …

Happy Friday! 1. Baked Spaghetti This week I made baked spaghetti for dinner and doubled the batch so I could freeze one for another night and gift a few to Thomas’s teachers. These are so easy to make, they freeze really well and are so delicious. Note: If you’re freezing them, skip the baking step! …

I recently shared my favorite summer cocktail hack — Chick-fil-A Spiked Lemonades on Instagram and y’all LOVED it. In case you missed it, I wanted to share it again here because it’s super easy and refreshing to drink during the warmer months — especially poolside!  This cocktail recipe actually evolved from my original Rosemary Thyme …

Last weekend we were invited to stay at Upstream Way’s Bohemian House in Asheville. The luxury vacation home is huge (sleeps 16!!) so we invited our friends to come with us. The house and the weekend were absolutely perfect. Shortly after dropping our bags off at the house, we headed a few minutes down the …

We are tackling a home project that I am so excited to share with y’all! I honestly cannot believe this is finally happening…we are renovating our back deck! We actually started planning this project last summer and spent months considering what we wanted this space to look like. And then we spent another few months …

As our beautiful city continues to re-open, more than ever our local small businesses could use some extra support. So today I wanted to highlight a few of our favorite small businesses, products or services that Matt has really loved in case you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift idea. Trueman Auto Detailing I cannot …

Dole Whips Disney are one of the most iconic treats you can get at the Disney parks, and now you can make them at home! If you’re craving that sweet, creamy, pineapple goodness that’s a fan favorite, this recipe is just what you need. It’s super easy to make, and the best part? It tastes …