I don’t know about you, but I’m worn out. As a teacher, the past several months were incredibly challenging, on top of an already challenging year for my eighth graders. My mental health was suffering, which always triggers problems with my physical health. I needed a vacation. Jeff needed a vacation. So we did our… Continue reading Just the Two of Us – in the OBX
Month: June 2020
Kelly & Jeff’s 30-minute Meal Prep for Beginners
Canyons & Arches & Rivers, Oh, My!
Exploring Utah’s National Parks A couple of weeks ago, we noted a car commercial that promoted the idea of ‘reclaiming the road trip’. Load up the family into a vehicle that looks nothing like the old family station wagon and set off on an adventure that looks nothing like the escapades made famous by National… Continue reading Canyons & Arches & Rivers, Oh, My!
How to Add D-rings to Your iSUP
If your paddle board never came with D-rings, or if you need to add additional ones, here’s how!
Taking Steps
It is no secret that we love to hike. Pretty much any time, anywhere. If the sun is out, if it’s only slightly raining, even in a downpour once in awhile – look for us on a trail. The peace and beauty found on a hike are restorative. Given the stress of our daily lives,… Continue reading Taking Steps
S’mores Stuffed Cookies – a New Family Favorite!
Cookies are generally a hit in this house. S’mores, too. Combine them and you have a winner that few can resist. These cookies are HUGE, filled with melted chocolate and gooey marshmallows. And, although I have yet to try it, I bet you could replace the dark chocolate with Reese’s dark chocolate thins, or Milky… Continue reading S’mores Stuffed Cookies – a New Family Favorite!
Pipe + Lumber = a DIY One-of-a-Kind Desk
The other day, we wrote about the beautiful headboard we built for our daughter’s new apartment in Nashville which, by the way, is an amazing place to visit. Best known for the rowdy downtown area (also a blast!), the real Nashville is filled with parks and green spaces, great shops and incredible food. It is… Continue reading Pipe + Lumber = a DIY One-of-a-Kind Desk
Would You, Could You Build a Headboard? Yes, We Could – and We Did!
I keep trying to figure out how we are so incredibly busy during a time when everyone is supposed to be staying home and chilling out. But we are more busy now than we are under normal circumstances. It’s kind of nuts actually. Over Memorial Day weekend, we moved our daughter to Nashville. Our youngest… Continue reading Would You, Could You Build a Headboard? Yes, We Could – and We Did!