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It’s the first day of winter today here in the northern hemisphere – which means it’s the first day of the season of cracked hands, itchy scalp, and chapped lips. In preparation for all the excessive moisturizing to come, I recently decided that I should add a lip scrub to my routine, in addition to …
Happy Small Business Saturday! In honor of the day, I thought I’d share a roundup of gift ideas from right here at home in North Carolina. We’re pretty spoiled here in The Old North State, as there are so many amazing local makers right in this pocket of the country. In keeping with the theme …
The gift guide that is always the most fun to put together isn’t the luxe guide or the gifts “for her”, where I get to slip in dream gifts or ones that are on my list – it’s this one. Although prices climb steadily year after year, there are still so many great things you …
I’m back with another gift guide today! Today I’m sharing my round-up of “Luxe” gifts. Wait – why is luxe in quotes? My definition of luxury varies a bit from others; I view an item as “luxurious” if it is one of the best iterations of a product in its category. I find luxury that …
Rounding up my top gifts for him for 2021
Rounding up my top gifts for her for 2021
Oh, hey. I promise I haven’t forgotten about this space – or you. It’s been a busy few weeks moving up here and getting acquainted with our new city, and it hasn’t necessarily been an easy or smooth transition. I was rear-ended a few days after we moved, and managed to throw out my back …
Wherever you are in the world, no matter how or if you celebrate, we wish you all the best on this Christmas Day. Take time today to enjoy the gifts of life and love with those around you. I’m signing off for the day to be fully present with my family, but I’ll see you …
A trip to Orlando without visiting a theme park? Yes, indeed.
I mentioned in Monday’s post that Michael and I took a trip to NYC last year in lieu of our typical gift exchange. It wasn’t that we grew tired of finding special gifts for the other person; we both love it when we find that perfect item we think the other will enjoy. Instead, we …