Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple & Cinnamon Oatmeal

This oatmeal recipe is from my Mom and I absolutely love it. Nothing beats homemade oatmeal. She used to make this for me a lot when I was recovering from my surgery. Today was a snow day for the kids and I made it for them and they loved it! This oatmeal is great...
Fall Sunrise

Fall Sunrise

I try to always take a day off when the fall colors emerge. I started the day by heading up to Roanoke Mountain Overlook for sunrise. It’s so peaceful to almost have a whole mountain to yourself and to watch the sun rise on a cool morning. The contrast of the...
Transition to safer products

Transition to safer products

I have been thinking about a safer, non-toxic household for several years now. I have made small changes along the way, doing little things here and there and bigger shifts as I have had time. This has been inspired by several events. Expecting the twins.  I wanted to...
Books to add to your list

Books to add to your list

When I can’t travel, I like to read about travel. I’m sharing some of my favorite travel-related books or books set in other countries. How Not to Travel the World by Lauren Juliff I have followed Lauren’s blog for years and I love her honest,...
Dine with the Vines

Dine with the Vines

Yesterday evening, we had a massive thunderstorm and downpour right as we were about to head out to a “Dine with the Vines” event. I rushed out of the house wearing a sundress, but with my wellies in tow. My visions of al-fresco dining didn’t include...