Posts by ideal-Living
Making Your New Yearâs Resolutions Matter
2019 is upon us. Are you like most people and make resolutions? It can seem overwhelming when you look at all the things you want to change about yourself over the next year. But most people give up on their resolutions by midway through the yearâsome even as early as the end of January. This…
Read MoreEat Poor on New Years, Eat Fat the Rest of the Year – Collards and Black-Eyed Peas Recipe
collard greens & black eyed peas (Large)Collard greens and black-eyed peas form a traditional Southern meal and staple New Year’s Day tradition, which dates back to before the American Civil War. In fact, the tradition may even stretch beyond the South and beyond the United States, all the way to the Jewish New Year celebration, Rosh Hashanah.
Read MoreNature’s Edge – Lake Wales Florida
Nature’s Edge is a beautiful, affordable 55+ manufactured home community situated on the Lake Wales Ridge, the highest point in Central Florida. It is here that Bok Tower Gardens, a national historic landmark and home of the annual International Carillon Festival, marks the highest point in Central Florida. Natureâs Edge is located on the peninsula…
Read MoreSt. James Plantation is the Place to be for Wine Connoisseurs!
St. James Plantation is the Place to be for Wine Connoisseurs! Via St. James Plantation Blog At St. James Plantation, you are not only close to fantastic restaurants, shopping, and the beautiful beaches of Brunswick County, but you are also just minutes away from an amazing wine-making facility and several area restaurants with fantastic wine…
Read MoreAn Intangible Difference
An Intangible Difference Written by JG Walker. Previously published in the Winter 2015 ideal-LIVING Magazine. Daniel Island isnât an easy place to label. Words like âunique,â âdiverse,â and âthrivingâ are certainly applicable, but they donât tell the whole story. Thereâs something more intangible about Daniel Island that makes it special. Daniel Island is a 4,000-acre…
Read MoreMoving Solo? 8 Tips For Finding Your Ideal Place
Moving Solo? 8 Tips For Finding Your Ideal Place Itâs official: The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that for the first time, more than half the adults in the United States are single (always-single, divorced, or widowed). Yet, if we look at most of the ads beckoning us to relocate, we tend to see…
Read MoreThe City of Palms – Ft. Myers, FL
The City of Palms – Ft. Myers, FL By Diana Hansen. Previously published in the 2015 Winter Issue. Feel cabin fever sneak in with colder winter weather? Desire a journey to usher in holiday cheer? Crave warm sun and white, sandy beaches but countless travel destination choices look daunting? Consider Ft. Myers, FL, for your…
Read MoreCreate a Living Legacy
As we age, we start to consider what kind of impact will we leave on the world, our communities and our families. In business, that might mean creating a product that will last decades, or maybe mentoring young entrepreneurs.
Read MoreEnjoy a Night Out in Beautiful Southport NC
Enjoy a Night Out in Beautiful Southport NC Via St. James Plantation Blog St. James Plantation is just minutes away from the charming town of Southport NC. The town has the look and feel of a New England fishing village with a pleasant atmosphere and loads of the areaâs renowned Southern hospitality. This combination ensures that…
Read MoreBest Holiday Desserts
The best holiday desserts are not those that are elaborate, overly-flavored dishes which take six hours in the kitchen with eleven different pans and two dishwasher cycles. While every Christmas themed recipe book my mother has on her shelve suggests differently (and there are quite a few that do), the very best desserts in the…
Read More