Here are 6 Tips to Thrive in the Dog Days of Summer with Kristin Ferree of Crystal Coast Family If your summer has lost its sparkle, you will want to read this!  Caroline’s friend and neighbor, Kristin Ferree of Crystal Coast Family, has joined us to share 6 tips to survive the dog days of […]

If you are a mom, you know dealing with kids’ clothing is a huge task. Kids’ clothes are a never-ending cycle of too big, too small, hand-me-downs, worn out, etc. Here’s how I handle it in my house, and I hope some of these tips will work for you! To give some perspective, I have […]

Hello sweet summer and sunshine!  Ok, so it’s not quite summer yet, but temps are rising in Eastern North Carolina, and we are already looking forward to long days on the boat and nights by the firepit.  (I’ll have to show you the firepit and patio my husband and I built recently!  I’m still recovering […]

First, let me start off by saying I LOVE The Container Store! Really. I could browse for hours, and I really wish there was one in Eastern North Carolina.  But before you plan your trip to The Container Store, you must do this one thing! You must declutter!  Don’t close the tab!  Hear me out! I […]

I was scrolling through my podcast episode library the other day and stopped in my tracks.  My podcast library is full of podcasts related to business, fitness, nutrition, spiritual/mental health, and some lighthearted ones like Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.  (No true crime for me!) What stopped me was the titles of some of my […]

For so long the idea of self-care really stressed me out.  I know it doesn’t make sense at first, but to me, it always felt like one more thing to add to my to-do list.  The last thing I needed was more on my list whether it was to “care for myself” or not. I […]

I am so excited to offer some serious help in the kitchen. No, I’m not going to cook for you, but I will help you get organized with a free 5-Week Take Control of Your Kitchen email challenge! So many of you have asked for help organizing the kitchen, but I kept putting it off […]

My friends know that I am about as low maintenance as they come, and you are about to meet two ladies who help me stay that way.  That’s right, I’ve recruited friends to give us tips on simplifying your beauty routine, and I am SO excited to share this one with you!  We are going […]

I am so excited about this post for a variety of reasons!  In it, we discuss simplifying and increasing productivity, which is 100% my jam.  It is also the inaugural “Better Together” post where I invite smart and savvy people to share tips on simplifying various aspects of life. Being productive is about doing less, […]

Here are some of our most-used recipes in my recipe binder!  I hope you enjoy this recipe round-up! It is very rare for me to follow a recipe exactly.  Sometimes I’m missing an ingredient, and other times I simply think a tweak or two sounds better.  I’ve made my notes below on what I’ve done, […]