Kathiey's World

  I am always looking for fun things to do in the area.  I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month.  Let's take a look a just a few things happening in April 2023 in NC that you may enjoy. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting events to attend in April that are easily within driving distance.  I would love to attend them all! Things to do in April  in the Triangle Area The Links to Each Event... (Be sure and verify event times and locations before attending.   You may need a ticket depending on the event) Brewgaloo April 21 and 22 in Raliegh NC Wine Cheese and Chocolate Festival April 29 in Raleigh NC Cuegrass Festival April 15 in Raleigh NC Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival April 29 in Cary NC Spring Eggstravaganza April 1 in Garner NC A Few Things to do In NC that are not so local to the Triangle Area. North Carolina Azalea Festival April 12-16 in Wilmington NC Suds and Swine April 14-

  Stress Relief Can Be Found in the Flowers I do love flowers. I have spent much time at Garden Centers and Parks taking photos of flowers. I find it very relaxing to immerse myself in the environment of the flower gardens. I found peace among the beautiful plants, and some of the stress in my life was relieved.  I found this quote on Stress To Strength that says-  "A major study at Harvard University indicates that flowers are a natural stress reliever." I found another statement about flowers and stress relief on Ellison Chair .  Having flowers around the home and office greatly improves people's moods and reduces the likelihood of stress-related depression. Flowers and ornamental plants increase positive energy levels and help people feel secure and relaxed. How can we incorporate flowers into our lives?   Visit Local Gardens: One place I loved to take flower photos was Duke Gardens in Durham, NC. Nothing is nicer than to stroll through the lovely and well-landscaped

 A couple of weeks ago, I found myself at the beach.  It was a nice cool day as I walked along the shoreline. The water was beautiful, and the sun was shining. It was a beautiful day.  I did have one question, though.  What are all these Christmas trees doing on the beach? Mixed in with the white sand were Christmas trees partially covered by the sand.   They have been putting recycled Christmas Trees on the beaches of North Carolina for more than 70 years, according to an article on wbtw news.  There is a great reason for this...it is a great way to combat beach erosion.  Here is what a local park ranger said about this process... “The sand starts collecting around the trees, it slowly starts to build up. Once that happens, other kinds of plants that normally stabilize the dune start to fill in things like sea oats and things like that,” park ranger Benjamin Fleming said. “Once that happens, it kind of helps build the beach up further and further out, protecting the beach as a whole.”

Interestingly, there are times in our lives when we have it all figured out. We know what we need and are confident that our hopes are the right ones and in line with God's will for our lives. As far as we can see at the moment, these self-proclaimed hopes will never change. But guess what?  They can change. Our situations, experiences, joys, and pains may lead us to other hopes and dreams.  A  A dear friend of mine had a hope chest. We were teens, and I remember her chest filled with sheets, towels, tablecloths, and other household items leading up to her envisioned and hoped-for marriage. Her hopes sounded perfect to me. I now wanted a hope chest because I dreamed of marriage, a lovely home, happy kids, and endless friends.  What would I have put in my hope chest in my teen years? I would have put things in the chest for my home. I also had non-physical hopes, such as the hope of a loving husband who would love me forever, children that would fill the house with joy and laughter,

  I am always looking for fun things to do in the area.  I thought I would take it a bit further and see what events are occurring in North Carolina in a specific month.  Let's take a look a just a few things happening in March in, NC that you may enjoy. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, so I looked for exciting events to attend in March that are easily within driving distance.  I would love to attend them all! Things to do in March  in the Triangle Area The Links to Each Event... (Be sure and verify event times and locations before attending.   You may need a ticket depending on the event) Top Chef 5-Course Dinner and Cocktail  Pairings  March 7 in Raleigh, NC Art in Bloom March 15-19 in Raleigh NC Jurassic Encounter is March 15-19 in Raleigh NC Paddy of the Green St Patricks Day Festival  March 18th in Raleigh Wine Down Wednesday , March 15th, in Apex, NC A Few Things to do In NC that are not so local to the Triangle Area. The Viking Experience March 25-26 in Stem NC Low Tide