Driftwood and Iron moved cross-country! Last month, my husband and I packed up a POD at our house in Marietta, Georgia, got in our Mazda with our doggo and made the journey to Graham, Washington. It was a long trek, and we learned a lot in the process. Moving in general — let alone across […]
The 7 Blogger Tools You Need to Start a Blog Now
How did you create your blog? I get asked this question pretty regularly when friends, family and sometimes neighbors find out that I have a blog. Creating a blog isn’t very difficult, though I will say that having quite a bit of industry experience has probably helped me skip a few steps. So who am […]
How to Survive Cold and Flu Season + COVID-19 This Year
2020 has been one for the books. We’ve officially entered cold and flu season, and COVID-19 certainly hasn’t made anything easier. Keeping your family (and of course your friends and neighbors) safe is so important, especially as new COVID cases are on the rise and flu season is upon us. Some of the best ways […]
12 Complete Hosting And Entertaining Products You Need
This year (and let’s face it, possibly a good chunk of next year too) may look a little different for hosting and entertaining than what we’re used to. Instead of hosting large gatherings with 50+ people present, we may need to look to host more intimate events with only a few people during the autumn […]
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals 2021
Amazon Prime Day is June 21 and June 22 this year. It can become a bit of a whirlwind! (Especially if you’re easily overwhelmed like I can be with the amount of items. Or if you’re second guessing if it’s a good deal) So throughout the two days of Amazon Prime Day, I will be […]
Ellijay Apple Festival – A Complete Guide to the Best Orchards
I take autumn very seriously. Every year (usually in October when the leaves are starting to change color), my husband and I make a pilgrimage to the apple orchards in Ellijay, Georgia. I started going to Ellijay with my family when I was in high school. After more than 10 years of making the trek […]
A Complete Review: Is Thrive Market Worth It?
Healthy food and chemical-free home and beauty products at wholesale prices? Thrive Market is kind of like an online Costco for healthy food, but is it worth it? Because let’s face it, eating clean and healthy is expensive. Today I’ll be giving an honest review of my family’s experiences with Thrive Market, from using the […]
25 Days of Christmas – The Ultimate Classic Holiday Movie Countdown
Have a holly, jolly Christmas! It’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if they’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer!” It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and nothing gets you into the holiday spirit quite like snuggling up in front of the fire to watch Christmas movies with […]
The Ultimate Non-Scary Halloween Movie Countdown
Pull out the candy, hot cider, and pumpkin spice, it’s finally FALL! I’m obsessed with this season — the colors, the food, the clothes. Everything is so colorful and crisp. And it’s the best time to grab some tea, cocoa or cider and curl up and watch a good Halloween movie. I’m not a fan […]
Your First OBGYN Visit: What to Expect Advice from a Big Sister
Sometimes I wish I had an older sister. Although I was taught to be very independent and take control of my doctor’s visits and overall health early on, there are a lot of questions and things I came across in my early 20s that I wish I could have asked without feeling silly or embarrassed. […]