Despite reading lots of travel guides, there were still 10 things I wish I knew before traveling to Sicily for our summer vacation and I’m sharing them all with you. Sicily has been on my bucket list for so long! It may have something to do with my sweet tooth cravings (most likely), or my…
Spring at Lewis Ginter botanical garden
Lewis Ginter botanic garden has been on my agenda for weeks and always got pushed by rain, soccer games, gymnastics or other last minute things. Finally, Tiffany and I visited this magical place and we were both sad when the clock chimed at 5 although we spent the entire day between flowers, butterflies, and the children’s…
Blog’n Bake Retreat
I’ve been blogging for about five years and have attended a couple of blogging conferences, three only in the last year! I remember the first time I went to a conference! I was terrified! I hardly knew anyone and knowing how easily overwhelmed I get around strangers I started crying long before the opening evening….
Ski weekend getaway at Massanutten resort
We’re pretty lucky to live right in the middle between the Atlantic beaches and the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the winter we’re heading inland, while in the summer we’re packing light for the beach. Few weeks away, we packed our ski wear and headed for the mountains. Although my husband has skied…