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Things to do in Pinehurst and Southern Pines NC (Not Including Golf)

Except for the miniaturized version, I want nothing to do with golf, so when I was invited to visit the Home of American Golf this year on a press trip, it took a little convincing. But I gave in and set out to find things to do in Pinehurst and Southern Pines, NC – no [Read More…]

Smoked Ham Pancakes

Smoked ham pancakes! It might sound a little crazy, but I promise you that once you try pancakes with ham, you’ll be hooked for life. They’re every bit as light and fluffy as traditional hotcakes but with the extra savory goodness of ham inside, they’re even better. You have to taste to believe! HOW [Read More…]

Getting Started with Cricut Explore Air 2 + DIY Paper Food Cones

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

How to Make a Wellness Gift Basket with Pom Poms

I made this wellness DIY pom pom basket in partnership with Source Naturals, Align, Metamucil and Vicks as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or [Read More…]

How to Roast Chestnuts On an Open Fire

Figuring out how to roast chestnuts on an open fire has been a bit of a mini-obsession for me this year. I know how to roast chestnuts in the oven but there’s something especially Christmas-y about doing it the old-fashioned way. And so on Christmas Day night, we lit a fire and roasted chestnuts in [Read More…]

Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin with Maple Glaze and Wild Rice

Prepped in just 5 minutes, this slow cooker turkey tenderloin with maple glaze and wild rice is perfect for the busiest of days. Why turkey tenderloin instead of turkey breast? You could absolutely use a turkey breast in this recipe if you wanted to, but I like using turkey tenderloin because it’s boneless, skinless and [Read More…]

Biking Percival’s Island Trail – Lynchburg VA

The Percival’s Island Trail is just one section of the expansive Lynchburg VA trails system. There are over 40 miles of trails crisscrossing some of the city’s most picturesque, historic and memorable spots. Each of the trail sections has a different name (which is either genius or incredibly confusing), but we decided to bike the [Read More…]

Beef and Barley Soup

This delicious beef and barley soup is warm, satisfying and surprisingly light. It’s a perfect winter soup as we head into the new year. The soup is loaded with veggies, flavorful beef chunks and tender, plump barley. It’s absolutely delicious! There’s a nice boost of fiber from the pearl barley in this beef and barley […]

Skillet Baked Beans with Kielbasa and Pulled Pork

This skillet baked beans with kielbasa and pulled pork recipe was created in partnership with Perdue Farms. Opinions are my own. These skillet baked beans are easy to make and have a rich, smoky flavor that goes beautifully with pork, chicken and beef. I’m extra excited about this recipe because the premium proteins came from […]

Homemade Toffee with BAILEYS® Original Irish Cream Baking Chips

I’ve partnered with Clabber Girl for this homemade toffee recipe as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I love making homemade toffee and it’s always a huge holiday hit when I add it to my cookie trays and dessert plates. But this year I took my […]

Biltmore Christmas Tour

Bucket list: Biltmore Christmas ✅ It’s the most wonderful time of the year at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina when fresh evergreens and twinkling Christmas lights add holiday flair to one of the most beautiful mansions you may ever see. This was my first time seeing the Biltmore at Christmas, but since we […]

Weird and Wonderful Winston Salem (Things to Do)

I finally had the chance to explore Winston-Salem over a summer weekend and I completely fell in love with its walkable downtown, vibrant arts scene, amazing architecture and storied past. Winston-Salem is a hot spot! The city is completely reinventing itself without losing sight of its cultural and historic arts and tobacco roots. Old ‘bacca’ buildings […]

ZestFest Brings the Heat to Irving TX

If you love hot and spicy food, you won’t want to miss the annual ZestFest in Irving TX where everything sizzles! Can you take the heat? One of the largest events of its kind in the country, ZestFest brings together fans of the hotter things in life for three days of zesty food and entertainment. […]