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Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Elote (Mexican Corn on the Cob)

Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Elote A popular street food in Mexico, not many Americans know about elote, how simple it is to make, or how delicious it tastes.

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Listening to the Loons at Eastman

Listening to the Loons at Eastman By Milt Weinstein Loons communicate with four basic vocalizations: the wail,…

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Unplugged, Not Disconnected – Modern Lifestyles on Two Carolina Islands

By JG Walker. Previously published in the 2015 Summer Issue. Most of the developed islands along the…

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The Reserve at Lake Keowee | South Carolina Mountain Communities

Lake Keowee – South Carolina Lake Living

What’s better than living on a lake? Living on a lake in beautiful upstate South Carolina! Located in Sunset, South Carolina

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ideal towns >> orlando, fl

Orlando — A Small Town Big City by Scott Kauffman With Walt Disney World leading the way,…

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ideal towns >> naples, fl

On the southwest side of the state, there’s certainly no shortage of wealth. Indeed, Naples long held the unofficial title of having the most millionaires per capita. But when it comes to attitude and style, Naples is as far from Miami Beach as the seemingly endless Alligator Alley that separates the two coasts.

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Ideal Towns >> Little Rock, AR

New South Culture — Thrives in Little Rock by Nancy Gross Revitalized Little Rock offers a lovely…

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Minto’s Isles Club at The Isles of Collier PreserveInspired by a page from Naples’ history

Minto’s Isles Club at The Isles of Collier Preserve, Inspired by a page from Naples’ history The…

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Let it Snow at Eastman!

Let it Snow at Eastman! Let It Snow! Critters Create Subways in Snowpack Text and Photos by…

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A Tour of 17 Iconic East Coast Lighthouses

From Whale Oil to Windy Nights A Tour of 17 Iconic East Coast Lighthouses and the Stories…

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Ideal Destinations Tucson 2016

Ideal Destinations Tucson

We All Want to Get Back A Google search of the phrase “The Beatles Get Back song…

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Mainstream Moonshine Chicken Recipe | ideal-LIVING Magazine

Ideal Destinations Smooth Moves

Moonshine flows out of the past and into the mainstream. By Fanny Slater published in the 2016…

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Choose Your Ideal Community With Confidence

Choose Your Ideal Community With Confidence

Choose Your Ideal Community With Confidence! The enjoyable complete way to choose your ideal retirement community, vacation…

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Lonely Leavitt Pond

Lonely Leavitt Pond with Eastman By Craig McCart Photos courtesy of the Grantham Historical Society Tucked away…

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American Wildlife Expert and Photographer Ron Magill Visits Wycliffe Golf & Country Club

Ron Magill is an American wildlife expert and photographer; he is the communications director of the Miami-Dade…

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Trading in a Snow Shovel for A Pickleball Paddle

Trading in a Snow Shovel for A Pickleball Paddle What do you do when the snow gets…

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Mississippi – What to See in ‘23

The Cultural Arts in Mississippi Mississippi has a rich history of contributions to the cultural arts in…

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Mountain Towns

Inspiration, peace, and beauty   ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Asheville is rich in history but willing to be…

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Americans are on the Move

According to the latest official annual estimates and major moving company reports for 2022, more Americans are retiring or relocating to Southern states and mid-sized cities. Those trends seem likely to continue in 2023 and beyond.

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Top Places to Retire: Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas

You’ll fall in love with the laid back lifestyle of Southport, NC, a charming historic town just minutes away at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Watch ships pass from around the world at Waterfront Park. Stroll the Southport Riverwalk and visit the shops around the Yacht Basin near the Marina. Treat yourself to fine restaurants or pick up fresh seafood. With the mild four season climate, the low tax rate and low cost of living, your story at Palmetto Creek just keeps getting better.

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