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Shamrocks, Leprechauns, and Parades: St. Patrick’s Day!
Shamrocks, Leprechauns, and Parades: St. Patrick’s Day! As children we learned that on St. Patrick’s Day we wear green to avoid getting pinched. There were also tales of leprechauns, and pots of gold at the ends of rainbows. As we got older, we carried on the age old tradition of wearing green, but might have…
Read MoreRomantic Getaways
With holiday travels long over with and summer vacation months away, now is the perfect time to break out of your routine and go on a long romantic weekend with your significant other. If you can time it so that it falls on Valentine’s Day, even better! But we think it’s possible to fill any weekend with love. Here are a few weekend trips we came up with to rekindle the romance.
Read MoreSuper Bowl Munchies
Super Bowl Munchies By Chad Lovette Super Bowl parties always end up being divided into two specific groups: ‘the go-hards’ who keep their eyes glued to the screen, and the ‘commercial lovers’ who are just at the party to party with friends. There is one thing that these two groups both love, and it isn’t…
Read MoreHoliday Recipe: Turkey vs. Ham
The Age-old Debate: Turkey or Ham Plus, a couple of recipes for both to make the decision even tougher. When preparing to cook the holiday dinner, there always seems to be a toss-up between which kind of meat to fix—turkey or ham? Fortunately at my holiday gatherings I can expect to find turkey and ham…
Read MoreNC Holiday Events Sure to Keep the Spirit Alive
NC Holiday Events Sure to Keep the Spirit Alive Complete the Holiday Season With Retire NC While every town and city pays homage to the holidays, some place more emphasis than others. If you’ve ever been to the historic Biltmore Mansion in December, for instance, watched the Holiday Flotilla near Wilmington, or visited Santa on…
Read More7 Lifestyle Hacks to Lose Weight
7 Lifestyle Hacks to Lose (almost) 17 Pounds (almost) Effortlessly by Jan Cullinane (Updated – originally published in the 2015 Fall Issue of Ideal-LIVING Magazine) I love the articles about people who have lost 100, 200 and 300 or more pounds. Their stories are inspiring and riveting, and I find their before and after photos…
Read MoreLabor Day: In Honor of You
Celebrating you as a worker, whether you’ve worked in the past and have retired, or work presently. You are the reason for Labor Day, a contributing member of society.
Read MoreTop 10 Home Trends for the 55+ Market
Top 10 Home Trends for the 55+ Market by Kelly Godbey 1. Open Floor Plan This is not a new trend by any stretch, but it’s one that is now found everywhere. The kitchen opens into the great room. 2. Disappearing Formal Dining Home size is not necessarily changing. But, formal dining space is…
Read More#NationalHotDogDay – Bring on the Chicken
#NationalHotDogDay – Bring on the Chicken Recipe by: Fanny Slater A undoubtedly American tradition, the hot dog is something to be celebrated, indeed. But, because there’s enough pork being passed around on #NationalHotDogDay and everyday (not to mention pork can be a touch heavy on the hips!), why not choose chicken? Please everyone in your…
Read MoreA Special Way to Visit Callawassie Island
A Special Way to Visit Callawassie Island Experience Life at Callawassie Island firsthand. There’s a Special Way to Visit Callawassie Island! Reserve your DISCOVERY VISIT today Become a Callawassie Islander for 3 days and 2 nights through our $299 Discovery Visit. Make yourself comfortable in on-island accommodations. Take a tennis or golf lesson with our…
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