The Madness is over and the Villanova Wildcats came out on top of the 2015-2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship after an INSANE buzzer-beater ending. This was a wild tournament right off the bat, with lots of big upsets in the first round; most notably with the #2 seed Michigan State Spartans losing to #15 seed Middle...
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101 in 1001: Take Sean to Get a Pedicure
If you're reading this post and you already want to take away my Man Card, fine, here it is (*metaphorically handing over a metaphoric card to you through the internet*). But it's true. Morgan took me to get a pedicure. It has been on our 101 in 1001 list from the very beginning so we...
Introducing Cat and Dog Tail Sweaters!
We're so excited today to be announcing that we're getting back into the boutique business! We're jumping back into the retail pool with our best product yet - CAT AND DOG TAIL SWEATERS!!! Everybody knows that boots for your pets have been around forever and are totes adorbs, but they are totally neglecting another extremity...
A DIY Pet Bed Tutorial: Love Bunks
Want to build pet bunk beds? We made these for our cat and dog and love the results! Check out our updated post with FREE PDF woodworking plans here! We love both our cat, Bear, and dog, CiCi, and love that they love each other so much. However, sometimes the togetherness can be a bit...
101 in 1001: Improv Night at Theater 99
I am not much for live music, I don't really love sitting through long plays, but oh boy do I enjoy a comedy show. I can't believe that it's taken us so long to visit Theater 99, an improv theater located in the heart of downtown Charleston, especially since it's on our 101 in 1001....
House Hunting Update
Hey guys! I wish that I was checking in to tell you that we were under contract on our perfect dream house. Frankly, we really both thought that we would be by now. We have been actively looking & ready to place an offer for almost 3 months now, but have yet to have any...
Why I Finally Joined the Public Library
I am, and have always been, an avid reader. I love real paper books and get so excited every time I crack a new one open. Historically, I have been really into reading the same books over and over again. However, about a year and a half ago, I signed up for GoodReads and suddenly...
Congaree National Park
Did you know that there is a National Park right here in South Carolina? Yeah, like when you think of Yellowstone, Yosemite, Acadia, the Tetons, the Grand Canyon and all of those others, there is an actual National Park in South Carolina. Congaree National Park is located right outside of the state capital of Columbia...
Charleston Revisions Window Shopping
I am a huge fan of purchasing older or "beat up" furniture and updating it to be exactly to my space and taste. However, if you do not have the time, skills, or tools to try to do so yourself, you might be interested in purchasing some already rehabbed pieces. If you are in the...
Inspiralized Cookbook Review
Looking for the perfect spiralizer cookbook? Here's our Inspiralized Cookbook Review! I received Inspiralized (by Ali Maffucci) and a spiralizer as Christmas gifts and we have really had a blast trying out lots of new recipes. And, I must admit, every Inspiralized recipe has been a huge hit. The book is well laid out with...
Morris Island Lighthouse on Folly Beach
One of the most iconic images of Charleston, and especially of the beach scene, is the Morris Island Lighthouse. Completed in 1886, the historic Morris Island Lighthouse weathered many storms (literally) and was at risk of falling many time. It was decommissioned in 1962 and was later added to the National Historic Registrar. The people...
House Hunting Struggles
Whew, we didn't realize that we were going to have issues with buying a house. I mean, according to HGTV, there are tons of options and you can go look at them all, debate them, lowball them and then get the house. Not on James Island in Charleston. We've been officially searching for a home...
DIY Rope Basket Tutorial
Want to make a DIY rope basket? You will love this simple tutorial! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! #SweeterEaster #CollectiveBias I love celebrating and decorating for holidays but I also like to keep...
Walking the Ravenel Bridge
One of the most iconic structures in Charleston, South Carolina is the Ravenel Bridge. This bridge spans from downtown Charleston to Mount Pleasant and features a 2.7 mile long pedestrian and bike walkway that is separated from the road by a concrete barrier. Since Charleston is so flat, it is really the only "hill" in...
DIY Pill Caddy from a Lip Balm Canister
Looking for an idea of what to do with an old empty lip balm container? You will love this DIY hack! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone and should not be taken as medical advice. #HonestGoodness #CollectiveBias New Year, New You, right? It's important...
KitchenAid Spiralizer Attachment Review
I received a KitchenAid spiralizer attachment as a Christmas gift and couldn't wait to start using it. I wanted to use it for a while (2 months now) before officially ruling in with a review. In short: I love it. I previously used this handheld model, and while it got me interested in spiralizing for...
Stingrays Hockey
If you love sports and are in Charleston, you should definitely check out the Stingrays hockey games. They are held at the North Charleston Colliseum and feature all of the excitement associated with NHL hockey. The Stingrays are a very family-friendly atmosphere that is great for getting your kids interested in sports. There is great...
Weekend Whereabouts
Happy Monday! We had a crazy fun weekend and wanted to stop in and share it with y'all! We were excited to have my parents come to visit for the weekend. They got here around 6pm on Friday. We went to dinner at the Bohemian Bull & then went for a nice long walk on...
Patriot's Point Nature Trail
We are back again today with another easy Charleston hike - the Patriot's Point Nature Trail. This is a 1 mile each direction (2 mile total) flat shaded trail. The parking lot and entrance are located directly across from Omar Shrine at Patriot's Point. If you are looking for more hikes in the Charleston area,...
How to Change a Toilet Seat
So you want to know how to replace a toilet seat, eh? Lucky you, you came to the right place. It's super easy to replace a toilet seat yourself if it breaks or if you just want a new one. If you are a new homeowner, you might just not want to sit your butt...
Preparing Our Condo to Sell
We've already told you that we are looking forward to move. As soon as we go under contract, we are planning to put our condo on the market. In order to make it sell for as much as possible as quickly as possible, here are some little things that we have been doing: Preparing Your...
Deciding on a Forever Home vs. a For Now Home
We've made no secret about the fact that we really want to buy a house & move. We've wanted to for about a year now, but forced ourselves to wait until January, for a few reasons. First of all, we weren't certain where we wanted to move. We have talked about James Island, West Ashley,...
I'm Feeling Lucky
I'm feeling lucky. I've been feeling really lucky lately. Not in the sense that I feel like I could win the lottery, but more like I've won the life lottery. This isn't a post about a recipe, or a craft, or a DIY project, but it's still important to me. Sometimes, it's good to remember...
How to get Paint off of Tile
Did you get paint on your tile? Yikes! No worries - here's an easy tutorial on how to get paint off of tile! This is a simple tip but one that I have found very handy for getting paint off of tile. We have recently been doing some work on our condo so that it...
How to Replace a Refrigerator Water Reservoir (or what to do if you fridge is leaking on the inside)
You're thirsty, so you go to the fridge to get a glass of water from the dispenser. You push your glass against the dispenser.... and then nothing comes out. Oh no! Your fridge's water system could have a couple of different problems. In our case, it was a small crack in the refrigerator water reservoir...
Protecting Your Dog While Walking at Night
CiCi is the most precious animal we have ever met (well, tied with Bear). We love her so much and she is an absolutely wonderful dog. We treat her like a family member and often better than we treat ourselves. Every night, CiCi gets a nice long walk after being cooped up in the house...
Francis Marion National Forest Sewee Shell Ring Trail
If you are looking for short, easy hikes in the Charleston area, we really recommend that you check out the Sewee Shell Ring Trail in the Francis Marion National Forest. This trail is located deep in Mt Pleasant (practically to Awendaw). When going north on 17, you turn at the sign onto Doar Road. Take...
How to Fix a Clogged Garbage Disposal – Quick Guide
Learn how to fix a clogged garbage disposal with our guide. Learn the easy steps to clean, remove blockages, and maintain your disposal unit. So you just stuffed a few things down your garbage disposal, turned it on, and now nothing is happening. You hear a different noise than usual, and now water and gunk...
Francis Marion National Forest Swamp Fox Trail
If you live in Charleston and love hiking mountains, you're out of luck. You're going to have a drive a ways. We don't have any big mountains or National Parks anywhere near us, but we do have the Francis Marion National Forest. "What's the difference?" you say? I'll let the National Park Service tell you...
Our Traditions: Sunday Night Pizzas
It's funny how life gradually changes, huh? People always talk about how they have gotten in better shape, or had a kid, or changed their house, whatever it may be. Well, our big change is in the way we have pizza! For a long time, we were into ordering a pizza from Dominos every Sunday...
5 Healthy Dinners & a Grocery List
While we have really enjoyed sharing healthy recipes with you recently, after talking with some friends we thought that it would be fun to share a sample meal plan with you as well. For the record, we aren't nutritionists or chefs in any way, but this is a sample of what we might eat for...
101 in 1001: Treat Yoself
One of the more frivolous goals on our 101 was for each of us to buy something that we wouldn't normally buy - for ourselves! Sean already shared his "splurge" of a major overhaul of his sock drawer. But, to understand my self-splurge, you need to know that Sean's sock purchase wouldn't really be a...
101 in 1001: Go to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina
Yesterday, we told you all about how we spent a few days in Asheville, North Carolina, doing some hiking and going on a self-guided brewery tour. One day when we were there, we spent the entire day at the Biltmore Estate. The Biltmore was originally a vacation home of the Vanderbilts, but they turned it...
Our Trip to Asheville, North Carolina!
We took a week and a half off work for the holidays and spent Christmas and the weekend after with my family in Charlotte and Morgan's family in the mountains at Lake Lure. While that was great, if we were going to use a bunch of vacation time from work, we wanted to spend some...
Five Tips for Beating the 3 o'clock Slump
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryALittleGoodness #CollectiveBias January is a great time to start making changes to your daily habits for a happier and healthier you. A lot of the time, those changes involve foods and eating. However, if you're like both Sean and myself,...
How We're Storing our Holiday Cards
This was the first year that Sean & I sent out our own Christmas Card. In case you weren't on the list (oops.... sorry!) here it is: It's also the first year that we have received more than a couple of cards! We got some great photos as well as a baby announcement or two...
Chimney Rock North Carolina
This year we spent Christmas Eve & Day with Sean's family in Charlotte, North Carolina, and then went to meet up with my family for the weekend. Instead of heading to their home near Raleigh, they rented a couple of condos in Lake Lure, North Carolina so we could spend the weekend hiking in the...
Our Five Favorite Tools for Keeping Fit
It's January, which means that it's the time when a lot of people re-evaluate their lifestyles and start to make some new healthy choices. While many are making resolutions, we challenge you to make small, long-term lifestyle changes. We really made huge steps to live a healthier life in 2015 and are excited to extend that into...
New Years Resolutions
I can hardly believe that it is 2016. That still sounds like the future to me! If you know me well, you know that I love lists. So, it should come as no surprise that I love New Years goals and resolutions. Image Source I wanted to pop by today and review the resolutions that...
A Homemade Wedding Painting
Here's how I made a homemade wedding painting for our anniversary of our first kiss at our ceremony! I am sure that many of you guys are already in the full holiday swing. I wanted to stop by and share one of my favorite gifts this year - that I've already given. Sean and I...
Our Favorite Christmas Movies
Here are our favorite Christmas movies! We love to debate. Chime in with yours! It's getting down to crunch time on the Christmas season. Christmas is only days away and many people are probably off work for the rest of the year. What will you do with all of your time? How about watch some...
Holiday Baking
We love to do baking at the holidays! Here's some of our favorite recipes for what we make for ourselves and others! Every year around this time I go baking crazy. I have a marathon baking day (usually on a Sunday) and make five or six different things. Then, we package (most of) them up...