Statues of Jake and Elwood Blues from The Blues Brothers, dressed in black suits, sunglasses, and black hats, standing in front of a chain-link fence. Jake is posed adjusting his tie, while Elwood strikes a mid-dance stance. Behind them, Zach stands playfully in the background, partially visible through the fence, adding an extra layer of personality to the scene. Captured outdoors in Stedman, NC.

Blues Brothers Statue – Stedman, NC Gem

🎩 Blues Brothers Statue – Stedman, NC 🎩 📍 Location: 175 East 1st Street, Stedman, NC 📍 Blues Brothers Statue Stedman, NC is a quirky roadside tribute that fans of The Blues Brothers won’t want to miss. Located at 175 East 1st Street, these statues were placed by a former mayor who had a deep …

The Wheel of Kazoos” – a circular display of brightly colored plastic kazoos radiating out like rainbow sunbeams, center-capped with colorful resonator buttons. Pure kazoo chaos. Pure delight.

Kaboozie Kazoo Factory Tour

How We Came, Hummed, and Conquered the Kazoo Factory You can’t be in Beaufort, South Carolina, and not go on the Kaboozie Kazoo Factory tour. When called ahead, and they told us the morning tours had a class of first graders on them. We didn’t want to wait until late afternoon—we were heading back on …

CopyCaturday logo — cartoon cat with text overlay for hashbrown casserole copycat recipe.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps ~ P.F. Chang’s CopyCaturday

This Saturday, we tried our hand at chicken lettuce wraps — a homemade version of P.F. Chang’s favorite! Somewhere along the line, someone in Instagram-land decided to make Saturday into Caturday 😹 And while we love our cats, I can’t see making a post about them every single weekend. They pretty much do the same …

Long-haired ragdoll cat with tan and biscuit-colored fur, sitting confidently in front of bold "CopyCaturday" lettering.

Crunchwrap Supreme Copycaturday: Our Take on the Taco Bell Classic

🐾 CopyCaturday: Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Somewhere along the scroll-happy corners of Instagram, Saturday morphed into Caturday—a celebration of fluff, feline chaos, and that signature judgmental glare our cats deliver daily. But while our seven cats deserve the spotlight, posting about them every Saturday felt… excessive. So we’re switching it up: CopyCaturday—a monthly mischief mission …

Thermajane Base Layer Review: 3 Years of Real Winter Testing

Update January 2026: I’m currently sitting in our bus during an Arkansas snowstorm wearing these exact Thermajane base layers. Three years after writing my Thermajane Base Layer Review, they’re still the first thing I reach for when temps drop. We just got around 3-4″ inches of snow overnight, and I’ve been outside multiple times this …

The World's Largest Chest of Drawers, a towering 38-foot furniture landmark in High Point, North Carolina. Its ornate gold handles and playful oversized socks hanging from an open drawer highlight the city's rich furniture heritage. The bold lettering reads 'Furniture Capital of the World,' reinforcing its iconic status. A visitor stands in front, showing its impressive scale.

North Carolina Roadside Attractions: Giant Furniture & More

North Carolina Roadside Attractions – Thru the Fog 😳 We rolled out of Tennessee on eerily foggy roads, taking it slow on purpose. Even with short driving days, North Carolina’s roadside attractions made every mile worth it — from quirky small‑town finds to record‑breaking “big things” that begged us to pull over. Mt. Airy, NC …

Oversized metallic teapot sculpture known as The Mickey Coffee Pot, standing tall in Winston-Salem with dried grasses in the foreground and bare trees in the background.

Mickey Coffee Pot Winston Salem – Historic North Carolina Landmark

Why the Mickey Coffee Pot Winston Salem Landmark is a Must-See As certified coffee fanatics, we couldn’t skip this oversized roadside wonder! ☕ We drink coffee all day, every day, so when we saw a giant coffee pot sculpture in Winston Salem, we knew it belonged on our itinerary. The History of the Mickey Coffee …

The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station, a bright yellow building designed like a giant seashell, with two vintage pastel gas pumps and a red door

The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station: North Carolina’s Nostalgic Stop

A Nostalgic Stop Worth the Detour Y’all, let me tell you about the Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station North Carolina that we stumbled across on our way back to Winston-Salem! This quirky little gem was just one of many delightful surprises from our Journey into North Carolina road trip. The Last Shell-Shaped Shell Service Station …

The World's Largest Chest of Drawers towering over the street in High Point, North Carolina, with a pair of colorful socks hanging from an open drawer—a playful nod to the city's furniture industry.

The World’s Largest Chest of Drawers in High Point, NC

The World’s Largest Chest of Drawers High Point – Because Why Not? When we rolled into High Point, North Carolina, we knew we had to see this thing. I mean, come on – the World’s Largest Chest of Drawers? That’s exactly our kind of weird roadside attraction! High Point calls itself the Furniture Capital of …