Monthly Motivation Sometimes, fear does get in our heads and in our way. The fear of failure, the fear of the unknown, and the doubt that we are incapable of success may block our progress. We will miss many opportunities if we listen to that negative voice. What does God say? “Have I not commanded…
Food and Drink-November 2024 Recipe Challenge!
I love to try new recipes. I find if I don’t sit down and make a list of new recipes to try or old recipes to re-explore, I will not make an effort to try the foods that sound delicious to me. So that is what I decided to do. I am going to make…
Travel North Carolina-A Few November 2024 North Carolina Evnets to Enjoy This Year!
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I decided to take it further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s look at just a few things happening in November 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so…
October Party Plan-Let’s Have a Pumpkin Carving Party/With Recipes
Well, it is that time again. Time to plan a party. It is October, and the choices for fall parties are endless. I decided to plan a pumpkin carving party for October. Let’s start with the pumpkins. You can elect to provide the pumpkins or ask your guests to BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin). I…
Tell Your Story! What is your Favorite Ice Cream? Share an Ice Cream Story
What is my favorite flavor of ice cream? That is a tough question because there are so many delicious flavors from which to choose. I guess my favorite flavor is chocolate, although my favorite emotional flavor is Butter Pecan. My mom loved Butter Pecan ice cream, so I think of my mom when I indulge…
Recipe Review-White Chicken Chili
Recipe Review-White Chicken Chili from Cooking Classy It is finally fall here in NC. You can feel the weather trying to change but it is still hot. I am waiting impatiently for the cooler weather. I had read an article about White Chicken and Wine Pairing and I thought I should try that. Just…
Travel-Let’s Visit The NC Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival 2024
Every month, I put out a post on “A Few Things to do In North Carolina” for that month. It seems that most of the time, I don’t get the chance to visit any of the events I suggest, but in September, I did have the opportunity to attend an event. I attended The North…
Books-Reading Wrap-Up For September 2024
Join me for my reading wrap-up for September 2024! Plus the books I am reading currently. (There is an Amazon link to each book. If you are interested in a bit more information, click on the link. I am an Amazon Affiliate. If you click on the link and buy anything at all, I…
Travel-A Few Things To Do in North Carolina in October 2024
I am always looking for fun things to do in the area. I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month. Let’s take a look at just a few things happening in Oct. 2024 in NC that you may enjoy. I…
Books-A Few New Books In September 2024 That Caught My Eye
Here are a few books that caught my eye that will be released in September 2024. 1-All Shook Up A Novel Realistic Fiction, Rock and Roll, Young Adult by Enid Langbert Release Date: September 10, 2024 Good Reads gave it 4/5 stars Overview… This YA debut speaks to the continued interest in the teen…