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A Day Together on the Eastern Shore

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Our family and home life has been pretty stressful lately. Just a lot of responsibilities…and a lot of duct tape and wire nuts. Turns out when you buy a brand new house–with all brand new appliances–eventually they’re all not brand new anymore. It also turns out that the lifespan of most major appliances is about the same. Which means all our brand new appliances from when we moved in are now all on their last leg. All. Of. Them. Bless his heart, poor Mr. Fix-It is resuscitating our HVAC on a … Continue Reading…

More Staycation Destinations!

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Yesterday I shared a bunch of our favorite local things to do in case you’re in our neck of the woods some time soon. And today, I’m excited to be linking up with The Happy Housewife‘s Staycation campaign to bring you even more fun and inexpensive ideas for staying home and enjoying family time this summer! Is your town on the list? We’re down there under Southern-Atlantic if you’re from this area… Mid Atlantic NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: Maven of Savin Central, … Continue Reading…

Staycation — Enjoying Smithfield and Western Tidewater Virginia

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Any times we say we’re from Smithfield, folks immediately ask, “You mean, like the ham?” Yes. Exactly. Smithfield, Virginia is the original home (and still headquarters) of Smithfield Foods. “Hams, History, Hospitality, and HeART” as we like to say around here. Here’s some of our favorite, pretty much free, ways to spend a nice weekend around here… Smithfield Farmer’s Market…it’s growing every year and is quite the local hot spot on Saturday mornings. It includes everything from fresh veggies, to soap, to cut flowers, to bakery treats. Admission is free, … Continue Reading…