Category: Green Living

On the Monday after we arrived in Asheville, Andrew took a little time to himself and I headed to check out the Western North Carolina Nature Center (check out the live otter cam on their site!) with the boys. It was a bit overcast and drizzly that morning, so the choice was a deliberate one; there is … Continue reading “Asheville with Kids: Western North Carolina Nature Center”

On a beautiful warmish day of our trip, we headed to Chimney Rock Park, ranked by USA Today Travel as one of the 10 Best High Places in the World… obviously, we wanted to check it out! We parked for free near the Rocky Broad Riverwalk entrance, where there are plenty of cute little souvenir … Continue reading “Chimney Rock & Rocky Broad Riverwalk”

While in Asheville, we made it a point to eat out plenty. We had heard such great recommendations for restaurants, but the only problem was, with three boys aged 7 and younger, it’s not always easy to eat out at a new place. But one meal always seems easier with the kids: breakfast. So we … Continue reading “West Asheville (Favorite Breakfast Joints)”

Hello! We just returned from a week-long trip to Asheville, North Carolina — it was an amazing week exploring the city, taking hikes, playing in streams and rivers, and avoiding any and all technology (I didn’t even realize my cell phone battery died one day in!). I have to admit, typing on a computer feels … Continue reading “Back from Asheville”

This with this. As a child, my all-time favorite book was Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. I remember being literally on the edge of my seat in class as my teacher reached for the book, preparing to read it aloud to the classroom, anxious with anticipation. I was an adventurous girl, feeling happiest exploring barefoot the … Continue reading “Reading…”