Heart of the Holiday
If you happened to catch my husband and I on HGTV last Summer then you heard me say, "The kitchen is the heart of our home" like ten...
top of page
_PNG.png)
recent blog posts
Audra Krieg
Nov 16, 20175 min read
WWJD
I don’t know about you guys but I have been in the mood to break out my Christmas decor since we walked in the door from Trick or...
Audra Krieg
Sep 26, 20175 min read
Hurricane Prep - Mama Style
True to form, the National Hurricane Center starts naming storms and I start cleaning my house. So naturally when Hurricane Irma started...
Audra Krieg
Aug 25, 20173 min read
Back to School - Shop Local
With limited shopping options on the beach we are rounding up the best local stores for Back to School shopping! Knowing that our weather...
Audra Krieg
Jul 4, 20172 min read
Last Minute 4th of July Treats!
With the 4th of July falling on a Tuesday this year I feel so unprepared for our annual family cookout! I woke up yesterday in a bit of a...
Audra Krieg
Jun 26, 20176 min read
A Season to Splash!
I’ll be the first to admit it. I moved to the Outer Banks seven years ago to get away from the hustle. I high tailed it out of suburbia...
Audra Krieg
Mar 16, 20175 min read
Go Fish.
Card games. I hate them. I'm not good at them and I always lose. When I was a kid, I remember cheating in Go Fish. For whatever reason,...
Audra Krieg
Mar 6, 20172 min read
Just Play.
It's winter on the Outer Banks and y'all.. I am bored! There, I said it. Usually, I love snuggling in and enjoying the downtime with my...
Audra Krieg
Feb 13, 20179 min read
Eloise Rose
If You Want to Hear God Laugh, Tell Him Your (Birth)Plan. I love birth stories. I mean, I really really love birth stories and I don’t...
Audra Krieg
Dec 22, 20164 min read
My Hospital Bag - Baby Number 3
When I packed my hospital bag 12 years ago for our first baby, I packed everything but the kitchen sink. Yet somehow, I still didn't have...
Audra Krieg
Dec 9, 20162 min read
For the Love of Seashells (and Grandparents!)
Our kiddos are so incredibly lucky to have SIX amazing grandparents. We have always tried our best to teach our kids to be good gift...
Audra Krieg
Nov 23, 20163 min read
Our Coastal Thanksgiving - Outer Banks Style
The holidays are rapidly approaching and we're gearing up to host Thanksgiving here on the Outer Banks! We have hosted Thanksgiving every...
Audra Krieg
Oct 19, 20163 min read
All About Fall - Upcoming Family Fun on the Outer Banks
So often I am asked the same question about life on the Outer Banks: What do you guys do in the off season? Is there anything going on...
Audra Krieg
Oct 17, 20163 min read
Nothing Dirty About Thirty.
Our kiddos get so excited for their birthdays. Year after year, they look forward to a day of being spoiled and celebrated and of course,...
Audra Krieg
Sep 29, 20163 min read
Mom Time.
Mom Time... Mom Guilt... same thing, right? But why? This is something I truly struggle with and probably not for the reason that you...
Audra Krieg
Sep 9, 20164 min read
Hashtag.
We’re starting to feel it in the evenings here on the Outer Banks, that crisp chill in the air that reminds us that Fall is around the...
Audra Krieg
Aug 24, 20161 min read
Pink & Blue Skies...
We have a surprise! We're so excited that we had the chance to announce the upcoming arrival of our third baby at the end of our episode...
Audra Krieg
Aug 19, 20162 min read
Our Top 5 Questions Asked About HGTV
Ever since our HGTV film crew pulled out of the driveway in June, Jason and I have been reminiscing and talking about how much fun we...
Audra Krieg
Aug 3, 20163 min read
Comparison.
Heavens, I learned a lot during our home renovation. A lot. One of the life lessons that I learned during this process was a little...
Audra Krieg
Jul 29, 20162 min read
My Front Porch Looking In
We're so excited to start sharing some of our favorite home renovation projects in the coming weeks, many of which we won't be able to...
travel to the outer banks:
our town guides here
sign up for a monthly dose of
vitamin sea
Highly caffeinated Ramblings from an Outer banks mom who prioritizes family, waves and laughter.
bottom of page