Hello, I'm Nicole, an engineer by degree but a creative at heart! I am the author of this family, lifestyle blog.
1 Tomorrow (4.25.15) is the day that Pharr Away turns three years old! This blog has come such a long way, and I’m so proud of it’s growth. I have a heart to make this space better year after year…
I’m on-the-go quite a bit due to the nature of my job. As an engineering consultant, I travel quite a often; to and from the client site, between client sites, and/or to our local office. I also travel around the…
1 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Good weather is upon us! At least here in NC it is, and I’ve been itching to take a break and get away from the day to day to enjoy some fun in the…
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The messiness and clutter of different areas around the home can be demotivating and make one feel unproductive. I’ve got a feeling that if we can get things organized then we can find things easier,…
I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching lately, trying to figure out what direction I want to go in life. I’ve been asking myself if I’m happy with my accomplishments, am I striving for and reaching my goals, could…
1 / 2 It’s National Autism Awareness Month! Tomorrow, April 2nd, is specifically designated for the “Light It Up Blue” campaign. People around the world will wear blue, and some buildings will use blue lighting in support of autism awareness.…
This quarter is practically over, and I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed. I need a break, a real break and I need it desperately. With that said, we’ll spend some time talking about traveling plans next month to get us…
1 I think we can be a bit too stringent in our approach to healthy living. We often go into it with an all or nothing attitude, and can be a bit too demanding on ourselves. It’s a recipe for…
International Women’s Day occurred, as it does every year on, March 8th. I enjoyed seeing the different posts celebrating, encouraging and promoting women throughout the day on social media. In case you aren’t aware, March is National Women’s History Month.…
I don’t know about you, but the first quarter of this year has been quite full for me thus far. So much has been going on lately. Maddie turned three, switched classes, and is starting dance! Eeek! Mario has a…
Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition – an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity – is a cornerstone of good health. Poor nutrition can lead to reduced…