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Hotel Indigo Winston Salem

I had the pleasure of staying at the new Hotel Indigo Winston Salem last weekend on a press trip. It was spectacular, and it made the perfect home base for exploring the city. The beautiful new boutique hotel is smack in the heart of downtown and within close walking distance to lots of restaurants, shops, [Read More…]

Cookies and Crème Pie Dessert Nachos – Move Over Ice Cream… There’s a New Dessert in Town

Thank you Edwards® Desserts for sponsoring this Cookies and Creme Pie Dessert Nachos post. Head to the frozen desserts aisle of your grocery store to pick up your favorite Edwards pie! Last week I was at the grocery store to get cake and ice cream for my son’s birthday and for some reason, I felt [Read More…]

Switching to Primo Water – The Best Thing I Did For My Family This Summer

Water is an integral part of a health and fitness journey and it most definitely is the key to my daily well-being. Whereas I used to fill up on diet sodas all day long, now I quench my thirst and hydrate my body with water, water, water. But I don’t get my water out of [Read More…]

Edenton NC Bed and Breakfast Bests

It’s not easy deciding which of these Edenton NC bed and breakfasts to stay at when visiting one of America’s prettiest towns. Each of them oozes southern charm, cozy guest rooms and a breakfast to remember. You might just want to visit Edenton more than once so you can stay at each of them! Granville [Read More…]

Red, White and Blueberry Salad

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. You’re going to love this red, white and blueberry salad! Loaded with fresh watermelon, raspberries, blueberries, pecans, and fresh spinach, this summer salad is an absolute delight and takes advantage of the bounty [Read More…]

Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Appetizers – Sweet PotaTOASTS!

This post is sponsored by Sweet PotaTOASTS but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Not only did I discover the tastiest, most convenient way to make sweet potato appetizers, I’m using the world’s first superfood toast to do it – Sweet PotaTOASTS from the creators of CAULIPOWER. The ready-to-toast sweet potato slices [Read More…]

Raspberry Peach Sweet Tea Spritzers

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sweet Leaf Tea. The opinions and text are all mine. Hot summer days call for ice-cold refreshment and there’s nothing better than an ice-cold glass of sweet tea. It’s the perfect drink for every occasion. Well, sweet tea fans, I’ve got a fun summertime [Read More…]

Fresh Peach Upside Down Cake

You’ll swoon over this peach upside-down cake served warm from the oven. And if you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, you’ll swoon all the way to heaven. It’s decadently good! The key to the magic is in the peaches and I used nothing but the best fresh, juicy and ripe peaches […]

Easy Steak and Potato Foil Packet Dinners on the Grill

These steak and potato foil packet dinners were sponsored by Better Than Bouillon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Fire up the grill with flavor and serve a fun campfire meal at home with these easy foil packet meals. Loaded with chunks […]

Blackberry Cream Cheese Dessert #SummerDessertWeek

This blackberry cream cheese dessert recipe was created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Get ready for a soft, luscious and creamy dessert that practically melts in your mouth. This blackberry cream cheese dessert is truly delectable! It’s made in four layers […]

Nation’s Only High Wheel Race in Frederick MD

The second I heard about a high wheel race in Frederick MD, I knew I had to see it for myself. Watching someone balance atop an old-fashioned high wheel bicycle (also known as a high wheeler, penny farthing or an ordinary) with its large front wheel and small rear wheel is quite the sight to see. […]

Mars Exploration Celebration Days – 8 Out-of-this-World Ways to Have Fun in Mars!

Mars Exploration Celebration Days is a quirky weekend festival for people who love all things planet Mars, whether it’s the science of the Red Planet or just a love for Martians, UFOs and kooky things. The Mars Exploration Celebration Days event takes place in the borough of Mars (just north of Pittsburgh) every other year […]

Farm Fresh Produce – It’s About How Good You Look

Last summer my daughter and I visited two Northeastern North Carolina farms with our friends from Got to Be NC. Not only did we get to see where goodness grows, we saw how it’s harvested, sorted, packed and sold. And I learned that we consumers are ridiculously picky! Take cucumbers, for instance. We visited AJ […]