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Top 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 itās 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…
Read MoreCaribbean ParadiseāThe St. Lucia Lifestyle
Caribbean Paradise – The St. Lucia Lifestyle Heaven on Earth With its ribbons of sandy beaches, swaying coconut palms, warm waters, and coral reefs, Saint Lucia is indeed paradise. St. Lucia has evolved, in recent years, into one of the region’s most popular vacation and active adult destinations. Couples are not only enticed by the…
Read MoreEnergy Savingsā¦ What If?
Energy Savings… Green living does a household, and the world, a lot of good. Now that we’re in the 21st century, we have access to dozens of ways to live more sustainably. A great first step to discovering them all is to explore green communities, where a greener, more environment-conscious lifestyle is the norm. Consider…
Read MoreEcuadorāAffordable International Living
Ecuador – Affordable International Living Even before the 2009 economic crisis, my family and I were concerned about our financial future. We are retired and live on a modest fixed income. Expenses to maintain our lovely home were escalating daily and we had reached the tipping point, incurring a negative cash flow that dipped aggressively…
Read MoreYear of the Gaillardia
Year of the Gaillardia – The Beauty of Blanket Flowers Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont What is a gaillardia, you may ask, if you’re a novice gardener? It is often known as blanket flower, and its daisy-like flowers come in variations of yellows, orange and reds, and combinations of these. Most commonly,…
Read MoreHowl at the Moon
Howl at the Moon Party on Bald Head Island! By JASON Frye | Photography by JACK UPTON AND MILLIE HOLLOMAN Iām an hour early when I show up for my first Howl at the Moon party. Iāve heard theyāre popular and I donāt want to miss out on any of the action. A number of…
Read MoreUsing Tomatoes and Other September Gardening Tips
USING TOMATOES AND OTHER SEPTEMBER GARDENING TIPS Leonard Perry, UVM Horticulturist and Charlie Nardozzi, Garden Consultant Making the most of ripe tomatoes, preparing for frost, and planting shrubs are some of the gardening activities for this month. Don’t let excess tomatoes go to waste. Plum tomatoes and cherry and grape minis dry fairly easily in…
Read MoreThe Fourth of July Festival in Southport, North Carolina
Set against the backdrop of the Cape Fear River, the festival runs the entire week before July 4th as well, with concerts, art shows, and a reading from the Declaration of Independence.
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