by Parker Wilson | Jan 15, 2021 | LIFE & LEISURE
I have quickly learned how to get my daughter’s attention when dinnertime rolls around. “Hey Hatton…I have an idea.” “What, mama? What?” “Let’s have BREAKFASTY dinner.” “YES! That’s a great idea, mama!” Every time we land on “breakfasty dinner,” she...
by Parker Wilson | Jan 8, 2021 | LIFE & LEISURE
When I began my annual process of identifying this year’s “one word,” I found it challenging to come out from the fog of last year. I spent some time walking through five days of reflection, outlined by my friends at The Inspiration Lab. The journey included...
by Parker Wilson | Dec 30, 2020 | LIFE & LEISURE
As we close out the year, I have spent the last few days reflecting on all that 2020 has taught me. — In my 36 years, I have not experienced a more transformative and challenging year than this one. Encyclopedias outline the major impact of certain events in our...
by Parker Wilson | Dec 18, 2020 | CAROLINA CHARM, LIFE & LEISURE
Happy Christmas from our own little “National North Pole.” — Every year, our team rallies in support of the Salvation Army. The Organization collaborates with companies and individuals to provide Christmas magic to children nationwide. This year, the non-profit...
by Parker Wilson | Dec 11, 2020 | LIFE & LEISURE
Friends – We are just two weeks away from our family’s Christmas Eve dinner, and my husband has checked in on my “turkey stress management” about 192 times. You see, my first attempt at a Thanksgiving turkey was downright perfect. So the bar has...
by Parker Wilson | Dec 4, 2020 | LIFE & LEISURE
Friends – I have big news. I managed to cook a Thanksgiving meal – all by myself! Thanks to a favorite chef and author, Danielle Walker, I was able to create my first brined turkey, three side dishes and gravy (all with the kiddos squawking with...