Whole 30
It happens every year; usually right after Halloween. The colder temperatures make me want to bundle up and eat something sugary and comforting. Unfortunately,...
Russian Spiced Tea
The weeks leading up to Christmas were full of anticipation, magic and wonder when I was a child.
Evenings were spent making our Christmas list, practicing for...
Kindness and Generosity
On the way to get our fresh Thanksgiving turkey in Union County last Wednesday night. My tire went flat. It didn’t just go flat- it ripped...
Winter’s “to do” list
We put the gardens to bed for the winter last week. While I was pulling up the rows of spent Zinnia flowers, I found...
Taffy Pull
My Family moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee when I was 10 years old, and since we moved from a very small town, it was...
Ordinary Miracles
The golden light illuminating the trees along the old wagon road on our property, lured me outdoors this morning. The chipmunks and squirrels were...
Persimmon trees
Our persimmon trees are loaded down with fruit this year. Last year the possums got to the fruit before I could harvest it. I...
Treasure Hunt
I love a good treasure hunt! That is, I enjoy finding home furnishings for a bargain and re-purposing them. One of my favorite places...
Old Time Radio shows
Are you a fan of Old Time Radio shows such as Fibber McGee and Molly, My Friend Irma, Our Miss Brooks or Suspense?
I started...
Apple Butter
Last week I finally hired an expert wool spinner to help me figure out how to use my inherited spinning wheel.
I was determined to...
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Sandals Ocho Rios Jamaica – Part 2
Water is everywhere. With 105 pools, including 7 Main Pools, you can find YOUR spot. The Ochi Beach Club is the main place to...
Woman’s night out
Greetings!! Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center is about to celebrate its first year anniversary, and we want to invite our ladies to join...
Is timing really important?
Does it really matter when a post goes out on social media?
Yes.
However it does matter less than it used to, with the algorithm deciding...
Do essential oils live up to their claims?
Essential oils may have their benefits, but proceed with caution
Most of us have a friend or two who swear by essential oils. You may...
Five North Carolina Fairs and Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
The weather may still be in the 90s, but fall festival season is almost here. The summer beach scene is in the rearview mirror...
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Woman’s night out
Greetings!! Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center is about to celebrate its first year anniversary, and we want to invite our ladies to join...
Five North Carolina Fairs and Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
The weather may still be in the 90s, but fall festival season is almost here. The summer beach scene is in the rearview mirror...
Team of Volunteers Bring The Moving Wall to Mint Hill
The Moving Wall will be in Mint Hill at Veterans Park Oct. 10 to 14, thanks to a committed group of Veteran volunteers along...
Have a seat at the table
Charlotte, North Carolina can rightfully be called a food and drink destination. Boasting many locally owned restaurants, some of which are now national chains,...
ECU dental student from Charlotte will spend a year at the National Institutes of...
Omar Glover, a fourth-year dental student at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, has been selected to attend the National Institutes of...
