Hello, I'm Nicole, an engineer by degree but a creative at heart! I am the author of this family, lifestyle blog.
Last year my mission was simply to “Be Happy“. It was a great approach to the year. When I look back at the year as a whole it was a good one, and it ended on a good note.…
Home Alone is my FAVORITE Christmas movie of all time. I’ve watched it a couple of times already this month (including last night). This year is the first time I’ve watched it and really thought about some of the stuff…
Before Mario and I got married we went to premarital counseling with our pastor. One of the things we had to do as a part of this counseling is write down things we’d leave behind and some parameters we felt would…
In the mist of social unrest, brought on by the devastating events and subsequent grand jury decision in Ferguson, Mo, I implore people (specifically Black people) to strategize, brainstorm and work together. I need people that truly understand the economy,…
{source} It’s November, folks, one of my favorite months; along with February, May and June. My favorite people were born in those months; Maddie (Feb. 26th), Mario (May 17th), Me (June 19th) and Mommy (Nov. 13th). And, yes, I’m one…
{source} I did it! I’ve written thirty-one posts for the month of October and it was most certainly a challenge. Each week my urge to give up would increase a little more than the last. Especially towards the end there…
{source} The older you get the quicker time flies. This month I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how I spend my time; this challenge has done that for me. As you get older you tend to get caught…
{source} I’m too hard on myself. I’m certain I’m hardest on myself in the area of parenting. I want to be a good mom. I want to make the right choices that allow my child(ren) to thrive. I want to…
{source} I don’t listen to my husband very well. He’s a rambler, bless his heart, and often times he tells me something important long after my mind has started to wonder during his story. Everything is a story, bless my…
We made our way to the NC State Fair yesterday. We only rode on two rides (because fair rides just aren’t safe) and tried some new food (elephant ears being our new favorite) and just enjoyed the time among friends.…
Have you heard?! Another Broken Egg Cafe’ has made it’s way to North Carolina. I was speechless as I approached it on my way to a massage a couple of weeks ago. It was right there, in my face, across…