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Homes for Life: Pulte, Centex, and Del Webb
PulteGroup Inc. homes are up to thirty percent more energy-efficient than the average home. Programmable thermostats, premium insulation, and high-efficiency AC all provide ways to save energy. The homes are also environmentally friendly, built of recycled building materials.
Read MoreAlbemarle Plantation: Life in a Quieter Setting | Active Adult Lifestyle
Albemarle Plantation: Life in a Quieter Setting There’s nothing wrong with a little peace and quiet. Gloria Hoffman and her husband, Steve, are well aware of its importance, which was one of the many reasons they decided to make their home in Albemarle Plantation. “It’s a quiet setting,” Gloria said about the community’s location, which…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolution
The height of my fervor for any given New Year resolution comes in around 11:30 pm on December 31st. It occurs when I am in bed and thinking about the copious amounts of sugar cookies, and honey baked ham, and sweet potato casserole I have consumed during the entirety of December. My New Year’s Resolution…
Read MoreSouth Carolina’s Little Secret: Pawley’s Island
Separated from the mainland by saltmarsh and nicknamed “arrogantly shabby”, Pawley’s Island is one of South Carolina’s little secrets-literally. The barrier island is less than 4 miles long, and for the most part only one house wide. But it is one of the East Coast’s oldest summer resorts, and for good reason. I
Read MoreKiawah Island, SC – Happiest Seaside Town in America
Kiawah Island has a great location in South Carolina and offers all the amenities that will make your retirement the one you’ve been dreaming about for ages. Come to Kiawah Island and find out why everyone is so happy.
Read MoreTraditional Southern Cornbread: Best Holiday Recipes
Traditional Southern Cornbread: Best Holiday Recipes No recipe collection of any southern cook would be complete without a recipe for cornbread. Cornbread has been around for as long as its main ingredient, and Native Americans learned early in their history how to dry corn and then grind it into meal. The next logical step was…
Read MoreHistoric Wilmington Has Something for Everyone
Historic Wilmington Has Something for Everyone Known as the Port City, historic Wilmington has something for everyone. Located in southeast North Carolina, the city is set between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Residents enjoy a mild climate, making outdoor activities possible year round and with water nearby, it’s hard to ignore the…
Read MoreWinter Weather – Average Temperatures at these Ideal Destinations:
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Around Christmas, the average high in Rehoboth Beach is 47 degrees, and the average low is 32 degrees. Rehoboth is a great vacation spot in the summer, but there are plenty of fun things to keep you entertained here over the holidays. Free of charge (donations accepted), you can visit Santa’s House…
Read MoreOn the Road: Winter Travel Tips
The flakes were so tiny. You could hardly see them! Throughout my North Carolinian days, I had been made to believe snowflakes were the size of white construction paper cut outs we made in each of my classes. I pictured snow falling in soft pieces bigger than my face.
Read MoreThe Central California Coast
The Central California Coast Welcome to the Central California Coast! The Coast is comprised of four regions beginning at Ventura in the South, crossing through Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, and then ending at Monterey Bay just south of San Francisco. There are miles of rocky shoreline along the way, with beaches where you…
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