Archive for May 2014
Grow Your Own Cucumbers
Most know cucumbers from their use in salads, eaten fresh, or pickled. They are among the top five vegetables nationwide, and in recent Vermont surveys they ranked the fifth most grown vegetable.
Read MoreWhy You Should Retire in āThe Granite Stateā
Why You Should Retire in āThe Granite Stateā New Hampshire, nicknamed āThe Granite Stateā for its granite formations and quarries, is the northernmost state on the eastern coast of the United States besides Maine. It is a small state, most popular for its winter sports activities, and home to some of the largest ski slopes…
Read MoreGet Ready for Summer: Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
If you’re hosting a summer soiree or just want to have a backyard lunch with your family, you’re not going to want to run back inside and out of the fresh air to fix meals. Why not upgrade your family’s grill into a full-on outdoor kitchen?
Read MoreSummer Top Travel Destinations
Summer Top Travel Destinations TripAdvisor (the worldās largest travel site) just recently posted their results for their annual summer travel survey. Comprised of 2,500 respondents, 89% are planning a summer vacation. We have the winter to thank for these numbers, people chomping at the bit to get away on a nice, long, warm vacation. The…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Salt and the Sea
The Benefits of Salt and the Sea The warm ocean breeze, the salty sea air, the sound of the ocean waves rolling onto the shoreāthatās what daily life near the coast is like. The relaxation the beach and coastal area carry are just one of the benefits that bring retirees to the East Coast Shores.…
Read MoreMemorial Day and Its History
Memorial Day & History: In 1915 after being inspired by the poem “In Flanders Field” by Jim McCrae, Moina Michael wrote her own poem in reply…
Read MoreAchasta: Mountainous Wine Country
Less than an hour from Atlanta lies Achasta, a Reynolds Signature Community. Surrounded by breath-taking views in a mountainous countryside, Achasta has much to offer. From substantial amenities to expansive home sites, Achasta is the perfect place to settle down and enjoy life in the heart of the Appalachians. Located in Dahlonega, Georgia, Achasta gives…
Read MoreScotch Hall Preserve: An Inner Banks Gem
Scotch Hall Preserve: An Inner Banks Gem Here, in the Albemarle Region, on the part of North Carolinaās coast curving inward, 75 miles southwest of the Outer Banks, is Scotch Hall Preserve. This community knew what it was doing when it nestled itself in the midst of 3,000 miles of inner coastland, with land that…
Read MoreA Look Into Mattapoisett, MA
A Look Into Mattapoisett, MA Once a bustling ship building town turning out coastal schooners and whaling ships, Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, has since settled down into a quiet coastal community nestled on a deep water harbor. The natural harbor and grand stone wharves (dating back to the 1800s) allow boats of all sizes access to the…
Read MoreRetire to the Mountains of Tennessee
While some dream of retiring to the coast, for others, the mountains hold a certain majesty that can’t be matched. If you want rolling green fields and luscious forests, consider putting down your retirement roots at
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