We took the boys to see A Snow White Christmas at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. We loved the re-imagined story and Panto style (audience interactive) of the production. The show was geared toward children but was filled with modern music and humor that were designed to keep the parents entertained as well. The kids were captivated…
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I have never had fruit cake but I know that the general consensus is that fruit cake is gross. So when I started celebrating Christmas with Joe’s family I was a little hesitant to try his mom’s fruit cake cookies. He swore they were the best cookies ever so I gave them a try and was pleasantly surprised. I still…
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The 5th annual NC Chinese Lantern Festival is currently on display at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC. Last week Joe and I visited and the all new display is phenomenal and a must-see during this holiday season. The Chinese lanterns are created by hand exclusively for this event. This walk through exhibit features colorful lanterns showcasing the beauty…
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One of my favorite hobbies is creating art with alcohol ink. Last Christmas the boys and I made Alcohol Ink Ornaments. They were super easy and fun to make. But I also like to make artwork for my home using alcohol ink. It’s super easy and the results are always unique. The key to creating beautiful alcohol ink art is…
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This week is Thanksgiving and a short school week so our family meal plan is going to be a little bit different. I’ll try to keep it simple on most days since there is typically a lot of cooking and prep work to be done before Thanksgiving. Sunday – Strawberry BBQ Chicken Salad Monday – Carnitas Burritos Tuesday – Baked…
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