As I mentioned previously, one of the activities we like to do as a family is visit North Carolina State Parks and get our NC State Parks Passport book stamped. We decided to make use of our time on the southeastern coast to check out a few of the state parks that we wouldn’t ordinarily…
Attracting More Wildlife To Your Yard
It’s officially fall. I look forward to the slowing down of our lives as fall turns into winter. My husband has been working on completing some smaller projects around our property – building our blackberry trellis and working on a swing set for the boys. I’ve turned my attention to a very specific strain of…
Fall In The Blue Ridge: A Packing List For Hiking
Are you planning a fall getaway to the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains? Then you’ll want to make sure that you’ve packed all the essentials. From clothing and hiking gear to snacks and electronics, this packing list will help you make sure you’ve got everything you need for a successful trip. With this guide, you can…
The Structuring of a Garden’s Bones
When discussing the “bones” of a garden, gardeners are not speaking literally about skeletal remains. Instead, they are referring to the structural components that define and unify a garden’s aesthetic design. These features become particularly apparent during fall and winter when trees shed their leaves and the flowers and plants that once provided vibrancy and…
Hiking Lake Waccamaw On the Way to Surf City – Saturday, June 3rd
After hearing how much fun we had during our April trip to Surf City and Topsail Island, my husband decided that he now wanted to go in June to celebrate turning the big 4-0. So we packed up the children and started on the 5-hour drive down to the beach. One of the activities that…