Another Labor Day weekend is upon us and marks the end of most swimming pool seasons and the last of cookout get togethers. I’m always glad for a long weekend but never ready for summer to slip away! Let us be positive and reflect on how much gratitude we hold for the American work force and ethic. [...]

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! What made ours even warmer was the gorgeous weather in Charlotte. It felt like spring time! This was a very special Thanksgiving because my parents and sister and her family all relocated to Charlotte earlier this year. We had a great potluck spread and my sister hosted. [...]

Thank you to everyone who entered my first giveaway and for all of your fun, supportive, and informative comments. I used the Word Press Pick Giveaway Winner plugin. The randomly picked winner is Sarah Morgan. Congratulations Sarah! I will email you. Remember, you can still get a 10% discount on all of your purchases at Juice [...]