January: January is almost over, but this week I will be checking out our local library. I have a feeling that there are still some cold days ahead, and I still have time to pick up a good book, wrap up in a warm blanket, and sip some (spiked) hot chocolate. The library can save you bundles! Books, for both adults and children, are so expensive, and how many times have you shelled out full price, only to read the book once? The Chatham County Library is a beautiful new addition to central NC, and totally worth checking out! It is a beautiful piece of architecture, and is also a state of the art "green" building.
February: Valentine's Day plans are to be made this month. I am going to learn a new recipe to cook for my sweetie, hand make a card, and order any personalized gifts from etsy's handmade market. We will be staying in for the evening and not battling the crowds, but as a special treat I will be picking up one of my husbands favorites, ale in the form of a "growler" at the Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro.
March: Saint Patrick's day sham-rocks...badumpching! This year we won't be partying it up down in Savannah like years past, and it will be a more family friendly holiday. So why not spend it in the greenest spot near me, the park! There are so many parks near us that I want to visit, but a past favorite that we will visit again this month is Cedar Rock Park . This place offers walking trails, and two disc golf courses, which we greatly enjoy. It is also a historical working farm. This is not a kids park per-say, but our little one is still too small for jungle gyms and the like, so this is perfect for a play, a walk, and a picnic!
April: The 20th is Easter, and since my little one is still much to small for egg hunting, we will just be observing the other little's on their search at the North Carolina State Zoo in Asheboro. It should be a great time to visit as it is not too cold now, and not super hot either. I will also be focusing on spring cleaning. It will be the perfect time to re-asses the items my son will have outgrown, and get these items ready for our annual yard sale at my mother in law's house in Raleigh.
May: The flowers should be blooming here in NC and there is no more beautiful place to see this splendor than the Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, NC. This is such an amazing display every year of many varieties of plants, and the entire park lay out is like something out of a movie. It is the perfect day to spend on a picnic as a family, and take a zillion pictures.
June: School is officially over, and with my husband being a teacher, this still makes us feel like kids again! We hope to take our first trip to the ocean as a family this month, and one favorite spot of ours along the NC coast is Kure Beach. It is a family friendly spot where we can get some tasty ice cream, and take a stroll down the pier. If you visit in June there is also significantly less traffic than if you visit this touristy area around Independence day in July.
July: This year we are going with a large group of family members and getting a beach house down at Ocean Isle Beach, NC. It is a much more private area than other beaches we have visited in the past, and will be a great time for adults and kids alike. Everyone has their own room (and some privacy), it has a large common area and kitchen, and our own little slice of beach heaven. I can't wait!
August: We will certainly visit more than once, but in the scorching heat of August, Jordan Lake is a fantastic place to play. There are covered pavilions to use, or you can even rent them for the day for a large group if you wish, and it is very affordable. There are plenty of picnic tables and grills in the shade, and many areas to swim or fish (not the same areas though, for safety). The lake itself is very large, and there area many parks and beaches along its shores, depending on what you are up to doing. Check out the link for more info.
September: Schools starts back up this month, so now is the time to do any last summer activities we may have missed, like visiting the pool, playing some tennis, or a round of golf. I prefer doing any physical activities in the early day or late evening though, so it isn't quite so hot! Since it is a little too hot to go out mid day, we will be visiting an indoor land of wonder called the Greensboro Science Center. This place is a zoo, an aquarium, and museum, all in one! For us, it is perfect, as most of it is inside, in the a/c!
October: Fall is coming, fall is coming! This month holds our anniversary, and my son's birthday,and one of my favorite act-like-a-kid holiday, all in one. On the first I will pull out all of our Halloween decor, and scatter cute little spookies all over the house, inside and out. I am also looking forward to taking my son to his first pumpkin patch and hay ride! This month is also the time to start pulling out that warm weather gear like our winter coats, hats, gloves, and more.
November: A month to be thankful! There are so many things I love about November: family, friends, colder weather, baking, eating, and shopping! Let the Christmas shopping begin (though I probably will start a little earlier this year to get the most bang for my buck. We also want to go to an apple orchard for some fresh apples, a pie or three, and some hot cider.
December: I love the cold weather, the hot coco, cookies, the wrapping of presents, the family gathered around, and the excitement in the eyes of little ones. The adults may take a night out to see the Nutcracker in Raleigh sometime this month as well (no link to this year's performance just yet). This month marks the end of a year, and the prospect of what a new year will hold. Don't think about what you will get as gifts, but reflect on the year past (the good and the bad), and set your sites on the future!
December: I love the cold weather, the hot coco, cookies, the wrapping of presents, the family gathered around, and the excitement in the eyes of little ones. The adults may take a night out to see the Nutcracker in Raleigh sometime this month as well (no link to this year's performance just yet). This month marks the end of a year, and the prospect of what a new year will hold. Don't think about what you will get as gifts, but reflect on the year past (the good and the bad), and set your sites on the future!
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