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Eat-Stay-Play in Charleston + Fiji Water

sponsored· Travel

This post brought to you by FIJI Water. All opinions are 100% mine. Last year around this time Hubs and I celebrated our 20th anniversary with a trip to the Caribbean (click link to see our trip!). It was amazing ! The vacation was our 1st time away together for more than 24 hours since our honeymoon! After that vacation, hubs finally realized how important it was to spend the time and save the money to "invest", as I like to call it, in our marriage.  We are planning our next excursion ... Read More about Eat-Stay-Play in Charleston + Fiji Water

Voice Controlled Smart Thermostat

giveaway· sponsored

This post brought to you by Honeywell International Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine. Baby it's cold outside, but inside I'm staying warm with my new Wi-Fi thermostat that listens, learns, saves, and talks! It's the new Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat with Voice Control and I'm giving one away to a Sand & Sisal reader!  I recently shared a few 3 simple tips for maintaining a warm home and you can see from the pic (above) of my new thermostat, that we are having very cold weather here! ... Read More about Voice Controlled Smart Thermostat

Neutral Valentine’s Mantel

Coastal Decor· decorating· decorating inspiration· design· mantels· Valentines

Now that the pine needles are cleaned up and Christmas decor is all put away, my home has been feeling so bare. The mantel needed something but what? I do not go all out in the Valentine's Day decor. It's just not my style, but I like giving a gentle nod to the holiday. If you feel the same then may I suggest a Neutral Valentine's Mantel? This year's mantel could also be called my coastal Valentine's Day mantel too. Because after all these crazy cold temps we have had, I'm longing for warm ... Read More about Neutral Valentine’s Mantel

Ceiling Fan Direction for Winter + Tips

DIY· How to

This is the coldest temps we have had in decades here in coastal Virginia. A majority of the country is in Father Winter's grasp too! Since most of my fellow southerners are not that familiar with these frigid temps, I thought a few tips on how to keep your home warm were in order. I have 3 simple tips for any homeowner. Tip #1 Switch Fan Direction. This tip deals with a question I come across all the time: "Which direction should a ceiling fan turn in winter?" The answer is ... Read More about Ceiling Fan Direction for Winter + Tips

Baked Seafood in Parchment

Recipes

Now that it is a new year, I'm trying to change up our dinner menus and introduce the family to new dishes. We eat quite a bit of fish and seafood during the summer but not during the winter months. Time to change that! Last night I made Baked Seafood in Parchment with Fennel and Sweet Onion Pearled Couscous! Sounds like a fancy, complicated dish doesn't it? Well it isn't. If you are looking for a healthy dinner that you can make in less than 30 minutes, I recommend this recipe. The seafood ... Read More about Baked Seafood in Parchment

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