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Service and Teamwork from an Early Age

Service and Teamwork from an Early Age Service and Teamwork from an Early Age Essays by the…

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Quetzal Condos at Bahia Principe

Quetzal Condos at Bahia Principe Quetzal Condos at Bahia Principe Over the past 20 years I’ve visited…

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Ultimate Excursions: 2016

Ultimate Excursions Spring is the season of renewal. All the signs are there: the weather is getting…

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Tennessee – What to See in ‘23

Terrific Trails in TENNESSEE Tennessee is filled with natural wonders in a refreshing four-season climate that encourages…

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Walkable Cities

Park the car and take a stroll in some of America’s most walkable towns.   Wilmington, NC…

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Mountain Golf Communities Near Asheville, NC

Discover Mountain Golf Communities Near Asheville, NC Asheville, North Carolina, is a haven for those seeking the…

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The Allure of Water – Lake Living

An almost primitive connection draws people to water_to the lakes, rivers and oceans. Maybe part of that reason is that, biologically speaking, human beings are about 70 percent water. Aesthetically speaking, however, who can resist the calming effect of watching the gentle ripples lap at the shore. The power of water to wash away concerns and leave you feeling refreshed cannot be ignored.

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Celebrating the 4th of July

Celebrating the 4th of July I lived in the little town of Harrisburg, North Carolina, for about…

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Cheerwine: NC’s Fizzy Little Secret

I remember the first time I ever had Cheerwine. Being a North Carolina specialty, I had never heard of it before moving here. With my family in transition from the move to NC

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Countdown 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.

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Staying In Touch Over the Holidays

The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and thanks, in which we get together with our families and celebrate together. But, if family can’t travel to be with one another, the holiday season can be a lonely time. Thankfully, in this day and age, it does not have to be. You can stay in touch with your loved ones via all manner of technologies, from Skype and FaceTime to Facebook and email.

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Eat 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.

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Design Your Ideal Lifestyle — Reynolds Plantation Invites You to Come Play

For 25 years, Reynolds Plantation has been working to perfect its unique formula for being both the ultimate residential community and an extraordinary destination resort.

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Logan Homes: Building Luxury

D. Logan, President and owner of Logan Homes, has been in the business of building strongly desirable homes for nearly thirty years. Starting out as a young carpenter’s apprentice, Mr. Logan learned his way from the ground up as he started building all types of luxury homes, and later, communities in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties. His company, Logan Homes, is known for having the largest satisfaction rating in all of North Carolina, and there is obviously a reason for this large percentage of satisfied customers.

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WaterWays Township in Richmond Hill: Experience Coastal Georgia

Located approximately eleven miles from the quiet, family community of Richmond Hill, Georgia, WaterWays Township is one of the premier Georgia gated communities with the richest of life experiences to offer. This green community is set on 2,300 acres of beautiful country, and was planned and created long before eco-friendly home sites were popular. From the coastal marshlands to intricate waterways, the landscape unfolds with natural vegetation to marvel at and hardwood canopies under which you can enjoy a peaceful hike or bike ride.

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Spring and a Chili Cook-off – A North Carolina Tradition

Spring and a Chili Cook-off Nothing says spring time quite like festivals. People have been waiting all…

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Universal Design: Home Design for All Ages and Abilities

Your home should be all about you. Universal design creates livable, workable environments for everyone regardless of age, size or ability. Universal design is human-centered design that makes life easier, not only for those with mobility limitations, but also for those who are short, tall, young and old. Universal design is for everyone.

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Lighting the Way: Lighthouses of the Southern Coast

When you picture the coast, do sandy toes, salty air, and sea shells come to mind? These are all generic icons we associate with being near the ocean. But there are other landmarks that define the coastline: lighthouses.

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The Benefits of Salt and the Sea

The Benefits of Salt and the Sea The warm ocean breeze, the salty sea air, the sound…

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Uplands Village – Personal Values First

Visions of retirement are as diverse as the backgrounds we come from, so choosing from the variety…

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