V...

...is for vegetarian/vegan. I've always been intrigued by the vegetarian/vegan life style. I love trying new foods, and have found that the vegetarians where I work bring in some very interesting creations. I love meat too much to ever make the switch, but admire the determination and dedication of those who do.

...is for vacation. I need another vacation! :0) Every summer, we visit the North Carolina beaches and last year we found 'our' new spot. The Crystal Coasts - Atlantic Beach, NC has to be the nicest, cleanest, most family oriented beach there is! We decided to try it out and instantly fell in love! Not only with the beach, but also with the villas where we stayed. The photo of my kids on the beach used for my blog banner, was taken on our last night there this past summer. Let the countdown until next June begin...