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Inner Banks and Marina Living
If you have a boat (or want one), then you’re going to need a marina to go with it. Fortunately, living on or near the Inner Banks can help with that.
Read MoreSea Turtle Nesting Season
Adult Sea TurtleAlong the North Carolina coast we take the care of our local sea turtles very seriously. Volunteers from all over the coast come in to support the NC Sea Turtle Project, which was created to monitor sea turtle activity along the entire coast of North Carolina. The volunteers consist of all ages, children to adults, and some locals consider their home on the North Carolina coast to be one of the best places to retire because of how involved they can be in the protection of these beautiful animals.
Read MoreBeaches of Oak Island, NC Make CBS Newsâ Best Places To Retire List
Beaches of Oak Island, NC Make CBS Newsâ Best Places To Retire List CBS News recently published their âTop 10âł list of best beach towns to retire to and weâre excited to announce that St. James Plantationâs very own Oak Island, NC beaches made the list! How cool is that?! Get the full list here.…
Read MoreUsing Rain Barrels and Other June Gardening Tips
Using rain barrels to collect and conserve water, pruning rose suckers, and preventing tomato blossom end rot are some of the gardening activities for this month.
Read MoreTop Five Reasons You Might Hesitate to Move
Top Five Reasons You Might Hesitate to Move After retiring, many people hesitate to move from the home where they raised their children and away from the city where they worked. There are many reasons for this hesitation, but there are also good reasons to move past these worries and retire in the place thatâs…
Read MoreReasons to Live in Galveston, Texas
On the coast of Texas about 50 miles south of Houston is the city of Galveston, Texas. It’s a city with tight-knit small town friendliness, but also equipped with the amenities of a larger city. Thirty-two miles of beaches, excellent medical facilities, a vibrant historic downtown, and a subtropical climate-this city is a slice of paradise.
Read MoreGrow 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 âThe Granite Stateâ
Why You Should Retire in âThe Granite Stateâ New Hampshire, nicknamed âThe Granite Stateâ 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 worldâs 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…
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