Dirt Road Adventures – Only One Week To Go

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.

I hope you have had a wonderful week of Christmas planning. Can you believe we only have one week left?

This past week, we had some fun gatherings to soak up the season. I thought I’d share a fun behind-the-scenes with you.

Behind the Scenes – An Inexpensive Adventure

First, some friends and I visited the Historic Village of Gold Hill last weekend. It’s a magical adventure that is fun for the whole family and an inexpensive way to step back in time to enjoy the simple pleasures of the holiday season.

Gold Hill is a charming restored historical town celebrating North Carolina’s Gold Mining Boom. Walking the wooden sidewalks and stepping into the restored shops was like stepping back in time. Gold was first discovered here in 1824, and the town thrived. It is home to numerous gold mines, the two most significant in the Southeast.

We attended their annual Christmas in the Village and enjoyed popping into the quaint gift shops and antique stores. We even ran into the Grinch while shopping for antiques.

We had a delicious Cheeseburger at Flynn’s Village Grill, which was like an old tavern and very budget-friendly.

And then we spent the rest of the time exploring the cute village. There were activities for kids in the village and even a hayride. It was a fun experience spending the afternoon in the middle of nowhere!

If you’d like to know more about the Historic Village of Gold Hill, visit – Shop Gold Hill

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Rudy was also excited to have Jackson and Millie visit with us last weekend. They took over the guest bed.

Rudy gets so excited when they visit that he sleeps for two days afterward. LOL

In Case You Missed It

Adventures Off The Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Each week, there are so many wonderful blog posts, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.

There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL

These cute pearl Christmas Ornaments are perfect for CoCo’s soft pink Christmas Tree, and they look easy to make.

Wendy is so talented, and I love these gingerbread house printables that she shared.

And I couldn’t resist sharing her Marshmellow Christmas Trees. I definitely want to remember both of these for next year.

KariAnne shared some great gift wrap tips. Wait until you see how she personalizes ribbons for her packages.

If you are looking for elegant home decor ideas, you need to see Anne’s Elegant Christmas Home Tour.

Looking for activities that won’t break the bank? Check out Kim’s Seven Fun on a Dime Ideas.

I love free pinecone crafts, and you have to see Jennifer’s cute Rustic Pinecone Christmas Ornaments.

Stacy has the best gardening and plant tips. Check out How to Propagate Pothos in Water.

Tammy shared a cute bottle brush tree that’s perfect for Winter Decorating.

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Last Words…

I know this coming week will be filled with last-minute details. I hope you take the time to enjoy the process. And I certainly hope you are blessed with an amazing Christmas filled with good health and much joy! I’ll take a break from Dirt Road Adventures other than to give you a recap of the previous week on the blog.

So here’s my Merry Christmas Wishes to you and yours.