Ready to shake up your kitchen this May? I’m diving into a fresh batch of new recipes, and I’m inviting you to join the adventure. Whether they turn out simple, delicious, or interesting, this month’s recipe challenge is about exploring and having fun. Let’s get cooking! (The photos below are as close as I could…
Author: Kathiey V
North Carolina Travel and Events May 2025: What’s Happening and Where to Go!
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in May 2025 in NC. NC travel and events May 2025 I live in the…
Inspirational Quote-Turning Lemons Into Lemonade
I am late to the party, but I just started watching This is Us on Hulu. What an amazing show about families, their ups and downs, and their highs and lows. This show reinforces that, yes, life has its challenges and its joys. In times when life is difficult and leaves a very “sour” taste…
Joy-Finding Joy Even In Difficult Times.
Joy is relative. I may find joy in something that does not bring you joy, and you may find joy in something that does not bring me joy. That being said, we can find some joy in all phases of our lives. During the most difficult and joyless time of my life, when my husband…
Travel North Carolina-The Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park In Wilson NC
A couple of weeks ago, I drove to Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, North Carolina. I had heard about this park several years ago and had wanted to visit it for some time. It was a windy, cool day and a perfect day for this outdoor adventure. From the website “Wilson, North Carolina’s story…
Journal Prompts:Tell Your Story Through Journaling. What was Your Career Goal as a Child? How Was Your Reality Different?
Tell Your Story Through Journaling I have found journaling to be an invaluable tool. Journaling is not only a way to relieve stress and help us process things; it is also a way to tell our story. My career goal as a child was pure, idealistic, and full of hope. I recall so clearly my…
Want to Find a Few Fun Things to do in April in North Carolina? A Few April Events In North Carolina!
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events occur in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at a few things you may enjoy in April 2025 in NC. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for…
Travel NC-Eno River Farms in Hillsborough NC
Let’s Go On An Adventure! Eno River Farm In Hillsborough, NC It is always a great day when I can go on an adventure with family or friends. On this particular day, my daughter Erica and her two little ones, Jane and Riely, were my adventure partners in crime. We decided Eno River Farm was…
Inspirational Quote-Finding Joy In Living!
Inspirational Quote Finding Joy In Living! I don’t know how often I have not participated in an event or activity because I focused on what could go wrong or because I questioned my comfort in a new situation. Yes, things can go wrong in every aspect of our lives and at any moment. With that…
Stress Relief and Self Care-The Initial Plan
I started a series several years ago called Stress Relief and Self-Care. I want to include self-care in this series because, by taking care of ourselves, we can decrease our stress, at least for a moment. There are many times in our lives when we need stress relief. Divorce ranks high on the stress meter….