A real Christmas tree…believe it or not, I’ve actually never had one! That is why when my parents offered to let us tag along to pick out their live Christmas tree, we eagerly agreed! They’ve had a real tree once or twice before – but it’s been during their empty nest years, so I have…
As a young mom, I couldn’t help but notice the number of families chatting about taking their little ones to Sky Top Apple Orchard in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Neither my husband nor myself are originally from the Carolinas, which makes it an adventure for all of us when we discover a fun new family…
In past generations, small children learned (and learned a lot) through their play, daily interactions at home, etc. Schooling toddlers and preschoolers is a fairly new phenomenon, and I would go as far as to say that formal schooling for your toddlers and preschoolers is actually not a necessity. With that being said, please understand…
As David and I were going through the process of building our house, we loved shopping for traditional pieces as well as furniture and accessories that we could use to furnish and decorate our home once it was complete. While we scored some incredible bargains (actually finding some of our favorite pieces on Craig’s List), there were a few specific items…