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Discovering the Best of the Tarheel State: North Carolina Activities
North Carolina offers a diverse range of attractions for visitors, from the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, boasting 250 rooms and sprawling gardens designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, offering breathtaking views of the Appalachian Mountains and access to waterfalls and cultural landmarks. The state’s natural beauty and rich history are further showcased at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, where four floors of exhibits, a 3D theater, and a living conservatory bring to life the wonders of dinosaurs, geology, astronomy, and more. With free admission, the museum is a gateway to understanding the region’s natural heritage. Whether indulging in the luxury of…
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The Story of the Sock Monkey!
IF you are of a certain age YOU no doubt had a sock monkey growing up. I STILL have mine (AGAIN, I AM NOT a HOARDER!) Handmade by my Aunt Mary Jo. Side note… at 65 years old I still have several of my favorite toys. (kinda makes that whole “I’m not a hoarder claim fly out the window huh?) OR were you surprised?? Regular visitors, I am 100% certain that this did not surprise you at ALL!! Just a little FYI here; the Sock Monkey originated in the Victorian era. Those Nelson Socks have come a long way! Now socks are a true fashion statement as well as a…
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4 Window Care Projects You Can Do Yourself
Explore four DIY window care projects, including cleaning, caulking, painting, and weatherstripping. These projects make your windows beautiful and functional.
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Winter Readiness!
I really don’t want winter readiness yet. I would rather be summer-ready! BUT, I live in Sandpoint Idaho, and like it or not WINTER is a comin’, and when she does, she dumps a LOT of snow on us. Check out The Husband last year. In the MIDDLE of winter! We still had so much more snow to come. So, when I say I take travel time in my car VERY seriously. (at least my car is BRIGHT orange so I can hopefully be spotted!) My Winter Steps At the beginning of winter, I make sure to fill my gas tank as soon as I’ve used a ¼ of the…
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Dinner Time!
Dinner time is a pain in my skillet. I could easily cook for my entire family. Easy peasy. Then in the blink of an eye, I am cooking for 2. ACKKKKKK!! I always make too much. Then we eat TOO much. (THEN I wonder why I’m so round??) ANYWAY!! WHINE INCOMING Whine, whine…. (have too! It’s in the NAME of the BLOG!!) Cooking for two is HARD. It sounds stupid to say that but going from a big family to just two gives me a headache. Even though I WHINE about COOKING dinner. I am not whining about dishing up dinner, sitting at the table or even putting dishes in…
