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Fun Facts About Poinsettias
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Do you like trivia, or at least learning more about the top-selling holiday plant? If so, perhaps you will be interested in a dozen fun facts about the poinsettia plants you buy and see everywhere each December. Fact 1: Did you know that the poinsettia’s main attraction…
Read MoreCity Life at the Beach – Carolina Walk at Towne Centre
Want the best of city life at the beach? Consider living at Carolina Walk at Town Centre in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. From the community, you can walk to Mt. Pleasant Town Centre, where you can shop, eat, or go to the movies. The community is conveniently located close to medical centers, parks, and sports…
Read MoreSoutheastern Christmas Festivals You Won’t Wanna Miss
With Thanksgiving over, it is now the joyful Christmas season. What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to explore some Christmas festivals, specifically in the Southeast, where the weather is still warm enough to be enjoyable. These seven festivals and events will awe you with their bright lights, warm you with their cheer, and…
Read MoreIn the Midst of the Best North Carolina Amenities: Golf View at Stonebridge
In the Midst of the Best North Carolina Amenities Golf View at Stonebridge lies within the very heart of North Carolina, providing the ideal neighborhoods and atmosphere for a thriving retirement community. Designed by Tribute Homes, Golf View has taken every aspect of peaceful, enjoyable living into consideration. As observed in the title of this…
Read MoreVisit North Carolina: What Are You Waiting For?
Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, Bogue Watch, a master-planned community, offers coastal living at its finest. At Bogue Watch, residents can enjoy a life that flows with tides of shimmering lakes and the Intracoastal Waterway. Newport, North Carolina, is a relaxing town, filled with charming shops, old-fashioned courtesy, and the award-winning…
Read MoreCountdown to Christmas: Creative Advent Calendars
Need a more festive way to mark the days off your calendar until Christmas other than the traditional “X” across the date box? Here are some ideas that will leave you entertained, and with something to look forward to each day as you anticipate the arrival of Christmas.
Read MoreWinter Squash
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Versatile, variety, and nutritious are all adjectives that can be used for winter squash. Whether you grew your own, or buy them from local farmers and markets, consider putting some up for winter. With proper storage of squash, you’ll benefit from their fresh flavors for months—often until…
Read MoreWinterize Your Garden
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Just as you make sure your car is ready for winter this time of year, so should you make sure your garden is ready. Cleaning up the debris in your garden, removing dead foliage, and cutting back dead growth on perennials are some of the ways to…
Read MoreJubilee: The Perfect Place Between Worlds
Jubilee: The Perfect Place Between Worlds Have you ever wanted to experience life in the Pacific Northwest, situated among the towering pines and the pristine beaches of the Puget Sound? If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in one of the nation’s top-rated areas, look no further than Shea Homes at…
Read MoreSoutheastern NC: We’re In The Movies (TV, Too!)
St. James Plantation is not only The Number One-Selling Community in The Coastal Carolinas, but it is also just a short ways away from several Hollywood filming locations! Southeastern North Carolina’s gorgeous weather and picturesque scenery make it not only a wonderful place to live and retire, but it also make it an ideal backdrop…
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