There’s nothing like visiting a town when it’s all dressed up for Christmas. We’ve been scheduling a Christmas weekend getaway each year for some time now and these trips have ended up being some of my all-time favorites — and it’s no surprise when I think about it… As fun as my own hometown’s holiday traditions […]

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December 7, 2018

A Christmas Weekend Getaway in Winston-Salem

Just 30 minutes from Asheville, Maggie Valley has all the ingredients for a fun-filled family vacation in the North Carolina Smoky Mountains. Check out my tips for the perfect winter weekend vacation! This post was written in partnership with Visit North Carolina Smokies and Travel Mindset. I’m a sucker for a good winter vacation. I […]

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January 24, 2018

25 Reasons Maggie Valley is the Perfect Spot for Your Winter Family Vacation

What to do with kids in Maggie Valley

Looking for things to do with kids in Carolina Beach? Here’s a list of my family’s favorite Carolina Beach activities! This post was written in partnership with Carolina Beach. Headed to Carolina Beach, North Carolina  and wondering what to do with your family while you’re there? Worry not. We recently vacationed in Carolina Beach and […]

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May 12, 2017

22 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Carolina Beach

Things to do with kids in Carolina Beach

When movie producers were looking for the perfect lake resort shooting location for Dirty Dancing, they chose Lake Lure, North Carolina. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this charming town hugs a serenely beautiful man-made lake and is just a few minutes away from the world-famous Chimney Rock State Park. It’s a […]

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October 19, 2016

30 Things to Do with Kids in Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge Foothills

Things to do with Children in Lake Lure