We're so excited to announce that Southern Shores Pizza is on the Outer Banks Mom Approved list! I know what you're thinking, obviously a pizza place is kid-friendly, right? I would have to agree but Southern Shores Pizza can check off every single box that makes a restaurant become Outer Banks Mom Approved! Offering so much more than pizza, this restaurant is impeccably clean which is #1 in my book. The minute you walk in the door you feel a warm welcome from the staff and f

If you have ever met the Schwartzenberg family then you know that kindness beams out of each of them like sunshine and when you stop by OBX Frozen Yogurt in Southern Shores, you will instantly feel welcome. We caught up with the local owners to invite them to our Outer Banks Mom Approved program because on top of an incredibly clean and kid-friendly establishment, they also take the time to make sure that everyone that comes through their doors receives the same top-notch ser

We've had a heck of a time keeping this a secret in a small town but now that we are officially and legally allowed to talk about it, we couldn't be more excited! We're going to be on HGTV! Since February (yep, 4 solid months!) we have been filming with the most amazing crew of videographers, audio techs, directors, production assistants and producers that you could ever dream of. It's been a total blast! I truly can't say enough about the incredible folks who we were lucky e

I've had an epic week. No, we have had an epic week. Jason and I have recently embarked on the crazy, wild and wonderful experience of renovating our home. We have always wanted a fixer upper and talked about how we would do things. Then, just as we were about to begin our renovations, something happened that has forced us to really evaluate every second of this reno! So while I had planned to give a play by play here on the blog of our renovation experiences as they happen,