What you need to know before you visit this theme park that spans two states!
The Insider’s Guide to Carowinds for 2022
Author: Alyssa
Everlane Reviews: The Curvy ’90s Cheeky Jean, Organic Cotton Tissue Tank, Gathered Drape Trench, and ReLeather Tennis Shoe
Breaking news: I recently found the very first pair of 100% cotton jeans that work for my curvy figure. Up until now, all of my jeans have had some sort of stretch (at least, from my late-middle school years until my thirties – I have no idea what kind of denim my parents purchased for …
The Best Luggage for Travel: Every Suitcase, Overnight Bag, and Organizer I’m Traveling With in 2022
I expect my luggage to be as hardworking as the stuff it contains. With limited vacation time, I don’t have time or patience for ripped seams or busted wheels – my travel bags need to be able to withstand the rough nature of travel, over and over again. So today I thought I’d share the …
Three Outfits for the Spring of Deception—and Tips for Transitional Dressing—featuring American Giant
For those days where it’s not quite warm yet not quite cold
Skincare Review: Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment
“Your face is really red.” A statement I’ve heard too many times to count. I admit I never know how to respond – or even what the person is expecting to hear as a response. “Thanks, it’s natural.” “Oh gee, I’m so glad you told me – I’ll just clap my hands, do a spin, …
Checking In: A Romantic Staycation at The Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte, NC
…and why you should book it for your next stay in Charlotte, NC – whether you’re a local or from out of town.
Review: The Clara Shirt Dress from wool&
I have a confession to make: I’ve been holding out on you. I received the Clara Shirt Dress from wool& two years ago and haven’t written about here yet. Well, I did, kind of. I wore it here, on my trip to Winston-Salem. But I haven’t given this dress the time and review it deserves, …
Charlotte Restaurant Review: Supperland
Widely regarded as one of the hottest spots in town, it’s hard to believe that Supperland has only been open for about a year. Supperland is not the kind of place you go for a recurring weekly dinner (at least, that’s not the case for most people in our socioeconomic bracket) – it’s the place …
Cuyana Leather Travel Case Set Review – Four Year Update
As so much time has passed since I first reviewed Cuyana’s leather Travel Case Set (that was way back in 2018 – can you believe that was four years ago?), today I thought I would share an update on how I feel about these leather cases and show how they’ve held up over the years. …
Pit-Stop Paradise: A BBQ-Filled Day Trip Guide to Lexington, North Carolina
Continuing our efforts to visit at least one destination in the Southeastern U.S. each month, Michael and I decided to make the quick trip up to Lexington, North Carolina, one Saturday in early February. This wasn’t our first visit to the small, Piedmont town just south of Winston-Salem. We made the trek almost exactly one …