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Nov
2
2020

Atlanta Georgia

After enjoying amazing autumn weather in Boone, NC, we began our journey south with a stop in Atlanta Georgia. And understand why it is often referred to as “Hot’lanta”! We were back in the heat of summer. But it felt good after our 40-degree morning...
Oct
29
2020

Hopes for Healthy Eating in 2021

This year has been eye-opening on multiple fronts. During the latest Well+Good TALK, The Future of Healthy Eating in 2020 and Beyond, four food industry experts discussed the impact of the pandemic and racism on healthy eating. Here are 4 industry’s experts...
Oct
29
2020
An old gas station sign and pump at Mast General Store

Mast General Store

Mast General Store is in Valle Crusis, North Carolina. It was a short drive from our campsite at Flintlock Campgrounds in Boone. And it was along our way to the Blue Ridge Parkway for our leisurely scenic drive. Mast General Store Our friends Connie and Guy had told...
Oct
26
2020
A fan shaped rock with trees and blue sky along the Blue Ridge Parkway NC

Blue Ridge Parkway NC

One of the highlights of our visit to Boone NC was taking the scenic drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway! White knuckle drive If you ever have a chance to take that drive, you really should do it. Be warned though, it’s not for the faint of heart. The parkway...
Oct
22
2020
Red flowers, a rushing creek, rocks and a cabin in Boone North Carolina

Boone North Carolina

Steve and I had never been to Boone North Carolina. And I, for one was very excited to be going there. Boone NC Boone was actually our second choice to visit in the North Carolina mountains. Our first choice was Asheville because Travel + Leisure listed it as one of...
Oct
19
2020
The view of a lake and sky seen through trees at Jordan Lakes State Park

Jordan Lakes State Park

Because we wanted to spend a bit more time with our son and daughter in love we booked 2 weeks at Jordan Lakes State Park in Apex, North Carolina. Apex is only about 20 minutes to Raleigh and convenient to all of our favorite shopping locations. Brian and Eve had been...
Oct
15
2020
A colorful plate with a hand above it holding a breakfast sandwich with an oozy egg.

Breakfast Sandwiches

Breakfast Sandwiches, or Mommy McMuffins as my son called them as a little boy, are a great way to start the day. And they are wonderfully portable. Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links, and I will earn a commission if you purchase through these links....
Oct
12
2020
A view of a bay, sky and clouds seen through the woods at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

After an amazing week at Delaware Seashore State Park we continued our family vacation at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia. Our time spent there had three major purposes. First, it made the trek back to Raleigh more manageable. Second, IKEA. And third, we still had...
Oct
8
2020
A gorgeous sunset in pink, coral, yellow and lavender behind a small building at Delaware Seashore State Park

Delaware Seashore State Park

We were so excited to get to Delaware Seashore State Park in Bethany Beach! We were meeting our son and daughter in love for an 10 day camping trip. For the past several years it has been a tradition to spend a week in Atlantic City together at Brian and Eve’s...
Oct
5
2020
A dining room with green walls, black and white floor and square table set with white tablecloth and blue dishes at George Washington's Mount Vernon

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Do you remember when you were in school studying George Washington and his mansion in Virginia? Well George Washington’s Mount Vernon was a place that both Steve and I have always wanted to visit. And it was only about 40 minutes from our Cherry Hill Park...
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