Buy Haywood’s Uniquely Local Food Crawl #golocal
When my grandparents and parents were young, “farm-to-table” wasn’t a way to describe establishments that used locally-produced, farm-based foods; it was the way of life for most families. Somewhere...
View ArticleHaywood Pathways Center #teardownthesefences
I take my life for granted all of the time. I take big things for granted like owning a car and having two healthy children, so I certainly take small things, like food and shelter, for granted. Not...
View ArticleBiltmore Estate: Family Fun for Everyone #biltmore #asheville
Spending a day at Biltmore never gets old. I love how the Estate routinely changes the house tour, hosts seasonal events, and includes activities for family members of all ages. Last weekend, we had...
View ArticlePumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Festivals in WNC
Eliada Home’s Annual Corn Maze “Fields of Fun”: Address: 2 Compton Dr., Asheville, NC, 28806. Dates: September 5-October 26, 2014 Hours: Thursday (9 am-4 pm), Friday (10 am-8 pm), Saturday (10 am-8...
View ArticleThe Holidays are at Biltmore! #biltmoretreeraising
With temperatures dropping lately, it feels like the holidays are truly on the horizon. I was asked to attend the annual tree raising event at the Biltmore Estate. Four bloggers from the region were...
View ArticleFamily Day at Biltmore #Christmas
A couple of weeks ago, my family spent the day at Biltmore, and when I say ‘spent the day’, we arrived around 10:00 am and left at 8:00 pm. It was one of those rare warm days in December. The boys were...
View ArticleDate Day #SmallBusinessSaturday
I’m not sure how we got so far behind this year with Christmas shopping. We accomplished nothing the week of the wreck so that set us back significantly. Thursday, I felt like I’d been smacked in the...
View ArticleBUY HAYWOOD #ShopSmall Contest
I backpacked in Europe as a college student, and a number of people, places and things left a lasting impact on me. I really loved how the locals bought their bread at one store, cheese at another,...
View ArticleLessons Learned from the Soup Kitchen #FeedTheNeed
I love people. I love meeting them, talking to them, understanding them and learning their stories. It seems like a lot of folks may not have had a happy beginning or a happy current situation or a...
View ArticleCanton Labor Day Festival: A Perfect Blend of Old School & New School
Now that school is in full swing for most of us, fall seems nearer than ever. For me, Labor Day weekend kicks off the fall season. My family has never had a consistent plan for Labor Day. We don’t...
View ArticleHappy Labor Day! Family, Festivals and Campfires.
Happy Labor Day, friends! Have you had a good weekend so far? I really love this holiday. To me, it’s all about rest, rejuvenation and reconnecting with family. My family is so insanely busy during the...
View ArticlePumpkin Patches, Apple Orchards, Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals in WNC #Fall2015
Now that Labor Day has come and gone, it’s truly feeling like fall around these parts. Western North Carolina is the best place in the world during this time of year. With apple orchards galore, corn...
View ArticleFREE Event at Portrait Innovations: Monday, 10/26/15! #HalloweenPortraits
I don’t know about you, but I am a picture nerd. Whether I’m the one taking the photos or someone else is holding the camera, I love capturing life in a photographic way. Halloween is an especially...
View ArticleImportant Tips for Car Seat Safety #SafetyFirst #FourSeasonsFord
Today’s world is a beast, and as parents, we have to be vigilant about the safety of our children. My mom always talks about when my sister and I were little and she put is in little carriers that...
View ArticleRevamping the Family Photo: New Portrait Studio Opening in Asheville
Remember the days of Olan Mills family photos where hands were placed tenderly on shoulders and everyone smiled endearingly at the photographer? That image turned me off completely to formal photo...
View Article3 Reasons to Visit The Portrait Studio-Asheville #photography #AVL
I love when I have the opportunity to announce exciting news on my blog. Last week I told you about the opening of The Portrait Studio of Asheville on January 27, 2016. They have been busily preparing...
View ArticleCheer on the Panthers for Huge Savings at Four Seasons Ford #SuperBowl...
A couple of months ago, I worked with the folks at Four Seasons Ford in Hendersonville, NC on a car seat safety campaign and just fell in love with the family and the atmosphere at the dealerships. Not...
View ArticleI’m in Love with The Portrait Studio of Asheville
I am going to be honest here. I never thought I would like indoor portrait studios because every time I’ve walked by this type of business in the mall, there are hoards of people waiting to get...
View Article2 Awesome Upcoming Races: Run to Help Students #budgetwoes #community
My family says I’m over-committed. But really, I just love being involved in community events, especially when the events contribute to the happiness and education of children. Currently, I’m on two...
View ArticleJust a typical Wednesday morning chatting with the fellas of Dad Rock #USAToday
Late Tuesday night I received an email from the folks at USA Today asking if I could do a phone interview with Patrick Foster and Jim Lenahan early yesterday morning. I typed these exact words in...
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