Give me my sister. When life is happy and everything’s right, When joy and success are all that keeps me up at night, Give me my sister. When celebrations are often and happiness follows me around, When there’s no reason to worry and only blessings abound, Give me my sister. When life is sad and …
A Family Adventure Take a trip out to South Mills with your family for a great day of adventure at the Dismal Swamp State Park. If you are like me, and you’ve been before but not recently, visit again! The park is located in Camden, just three miles south of the Virginia border on U.S. …
An Unforgettable Day Planning a birthday party, summer celebration, or family reunion? Add a Triple C Farm Party for an unforgettable day! I am thrilled that we have this option here in Eastern North Carolina. A few years ago, I wanted a farm party and I hired someone from Virginia, hours away. It’s so nice …
A Twisted Meaning You’ve probably heard this idiom before. A feather in your cap means a job well done, a success, an achievement. We earn feathers in our caps when we graduate, get a new job, receive a recognition. Some of us live for the feathers. Did you know warriors once added a feather to …
Education First (EF) student travel has literally changed my life. I have seen amazing things that I never would have seen if it was not for this company. Ice skating inside the Eiffel Tower? I’ve done it! Great Wall of China? I’ve been there! Kissing the Blarney Stone? I tried! Tasty fresh termites? I just …
sometimes I feel like I’m wrapped tight in thin paper and if I breathe too hard it will tear I crawl in bed, at times when I know I’m not supposed to be there at first it came and went and now it seems to stay a sadness that won’t shake an anger rubbed in …
Family Friendly Located on Burnetts Way in Suffolk, Virginia, this small restaurant packs big flavor into its dishes. Mason’s Grill & Smokehouse is locally owned and welcomes families. We visited on a Saturday, early afternoon, and the atmosphere was laid back and casual. If you haven’t been yet, add this to your to-do list! There …
Ok y’all, I have seen suggested gifts for Teacher Appreciation Week recently that are just horrible so I had to write this. Please do not give your teacher a seat cushion, glue, or a broom and dustpan unless they have specifically asked for those things. Teachers are amazing people. If you give them a coffee …
Potts N Paints is the perfect place to go to spend some time with your family or best friends. We ended up here because my search for a unique Christmas gift for one of my daughters led me to their pottery wheel lesson. I purchased it way back in the fall and we just got …
Philadelphia Fun We recently took a quick weekend trip to Philadelphia to celebrate my husband’s 40th birthday. It was a weekend to remember from beginning to end. Our rainy drive up and confusion at the airport finding our rental car was all worth it. We used American Express Skymiles rewards so our rental car was …
