Amazing Amazon Finds!
March 17, 2023 • Lifestyle
This Women's Chiffon Top is cute for Spring.
I am in love with these Faux Boxwoods. These pictures do not do them justice. I have them on top of planters by my front door and they look so amazing.
Recently, we stayed in a hotel in Charleston, and they had these sleep machines in the room. As soon as we came home we ordered them, I like how you can adjust the volume of the white noise with a simple turn.
Ella was accepted to App State, and I am over the moon with excitement and pride. This App State flag is garden size flag and looks amazing in my yard. Show your Mountaineer Pride and pick one up today.
Hope you enjoyed a peek at our Amazon finds and hopefully, you have found something that you would like in your own home.
Cheers!
Dana
Homemade Pimento Cheese
March 15, 2023 • Cooking
We Got New Flooring!
March 13, 2023 • Our Home
We have lived in our house for approx. 24 years and with all things, time takes its toll and things need a refresh. Our house has lots of traffic with 3 people and visitors, we also have 3 cats. We have so many memories here and plan on making a bunch more.
Our floors have been neglected, we have had the same builder grade carpet, since we built our house.
But, this change is really coming because, I am sick of being sick. My family and I, have been sick since Aug, and it is really starting to suck. We have had everything from ear infections, strep throat, sinus infections and so much more. The carpet can't be holding anything good in them after all these years.
We went with Stainmaster Summit Oak |
I also wanted cohesive flooring in the whole house, as we had 3 different types of flooring that could be seen from our foyer. So, up they came and new non-carpet flooring will go down.The flooring we chose is going to be a LVP-Luxury Vinyl Plank from Stainmaster, it is more affordable than hardwood, but better than laminate, in my opinion.
Oh my, I am not going to miss this at all. Bye!! |
We will be using Lowes Hardware for this project. We have tackled other projects around our house but, we are smart enough to know, this is a monster we do not want to wrestle.
Lowe's came out to our house, and measured our floors and started the process.Our first floor is 1700 sq ft and it all got new flooring.
We picked out a color that we felt would be a great fit for our family for years to come. They have so many options to choose from.
The prepping part is the hardest on us, we had to pack up all the knick knacks, nothing could be left on the floor and the furniture had to be clear of lamps or anything else that was on the top surface.
Prince thought all this flooring was for him |
Kitty quickly made herself at home in the moving boxes |
We also used this as a time to purge junk, we all have "stuff" that serves no purpose, and it makes my type "A" brain happy to clean out and make space for calm. I am a huge fan of these Bagster-Dumpster in a Bag and use them often, they really hold a bunch of junk and pick up is easy as one simple call. We moved upstairs for a few days while the floors were replaced downstairs. It was a lot of work to prep our house for new flooring, but the reward is amazing.
Also, I was warned of the dust that would be going on during this project but, man I way under estimated it. I am still finding places where there is dust hiding. The pictures below are just a brief look into the process we went through.
So long carpet |
Lowes team was very calculated and took rooms in sections |
Yes, that is our toilet sitting on the front porch |
We have started moving some things back inside but, some pieces didn't make the cut and are still sitting in the garage waiting to be hauled to Goodwill.
Living room before |
Living room after, our large area rug is being cleaned and should be back soon |
Soooo much better |
Holiday Bucket List
December 1, 2022 • Lifestyle
What is Mirepoix and why you should be using it!
November 22, 2022 • Cooking
Today, I wanted to tell you about something I learned about,I mean I just turned 55 and had for some reason, never heard of Mirepoix. My family was gifted some meal kits and I was preparing one of them and the recipe said to add the Mirepoix and so, you can say after that I have kinda been obsessed with it.
What is Mirepoix?
With wintertime here it is the perfect time to try making mirepoix for your next pot of soup. I promise you it will give you flavors that you have only tasted at fancy restaurants or your Momma house.
Our Whirlwind Weekend in Charleston/Mt Pleasant!
May 26, 2022 • Travel
Where We Stayed
What We Did
Eating at Mattie's
• Cooking, Lifestyle
Planning a Staycation-6 Family Favorites!
March 2, 2022 • Travel
Long Cove Resort Beach Area |
Just one the 33 properties offered at Long Cove Resort ________________________________________________________________________________ If indoor waterparks are your thing and the weather is just not warm enough for outdoor swimming, head to another one of our family favorites, Great Wolf Lodge in Concord. They now offer day passes without having to stay in the hotel. The prices for a full day pass from open to close are $40, and passes that cover you from 4pm to close are $32. You can go all out and book one of the gorgeous rooms and stay the night as well, it's all up to you. _____________________________________________________________________________________ This stop on our staycation should have been #1 because, this is my all time favorite thing to do in the summer, and I go as often as I can. Pictures this, it's a hot summer day, you pack some food in the cooler, throw a few cold drinks in too and you drive to Zaloo's Canoes in Jefferson, NC. Once there you immerse yourself into a tube and spend the next 2-4 hours gently floating down the New River. I always say, I bet this is what Heaven looks like, and once you go, you will agree. Adult Tubes rent for $20 and a cooler tube(a must) is $15 for a 2 hr float. Trust me, go ahead a pay a little more and book the 4 hr trip, you will thank me. Our Crew Getting ready To Tube The New! The New River _________________________________________________________________________________ From Jefferson, NC to the heart of Charlotte is our next stop at the sprawling Camp North End with 76 acres of food, shopping, fun and history. A cool place for the whole family to just hang out in a hammock swing with a cup of coffee or a cold beer and take in all the cool art work and the amazing use of the space. Looking to up your IG game, this is the place to go for some great backdrops. Explore the property and grab a bite to eat or do a little retail therapy. __________________________________________________________________________________ Another family favorite past time is Carowinds and season passes are a must for this park, so you can come back again and again all year. Full of rides, fun and year long events makes Carowinds all around great deal. The water park is included in your pass and it is perfect in the heat of a southern summer. Looking to save some money? Yes, i know food is expensive in the park but instead, plan ahead and pack a picnic and leave it in the car, half way thru the day take a break and come out and enjoy. My family does this often and it gives us a chance to catch our 2nd wind to finish out the day. _____________________________________________________ Just North of Charlotte the amazing Lake Norman State Park sits on the largest manmade lake in NC and boasts one of the region's more popular mountain biking trails, a sandy swim beach area and bathhouse. A family campground with 32 sites and all beautifully laid out within walking trails and paths. Pack the tent and stay for the night or just go for the day, it will be perfect! This should keep the kids busy for a while and allow you to relax and recharge. These places are affordable too, so you don't have to take a hammer to the piggy bank. Enjoy! Cheers! Dana Cliff Hangers is a new, state-of-the-art indoor climbing facility that brings together the passion of challenging yourself to new heights with a community of friends and supporters along your journey. With everything from speed climbing, introductory classes, yoga studio, fitness area, cafĂ©, and kid’s climbing area – Cliff Hangers has |