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Brunswick Forest, Easy Living All the Way Around

Brunswick Forest, Easy Living All the Way Around Whether it’s going to the grocery store, playing tennis,…

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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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Roussillon village near Gordes, Provence, France

Top Four Destinations for Ex-Pats

International Living Magazine develops a Global Retirement Index every year to determine which countries are the best bets for expats looking to live the international lifestyle in retirement.

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Summer Top Travel Destinations

Summer Top Travel Destinations TripAdvisor (the world’s largest travel site) just recently posted their results for their…

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No Compromises on Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula!

By Jessica Schutt Every day we’re faced with decisions; some harder then others and some that can…

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Southeastern NC’s 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!)

Southeastern NC’s 4 Best Places To Explore (With Kids!) Summer is in full swing, the kids are…

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Living the Life in Lake Retirement Communities

If I were going to retire, I’d want to retire on a lake. It’s home to me. But not in Minnesota. I’d want some place warm. Some place like Georgia or North Carolina-a place like Lake Lanier (Gainesville, Georgia), or Lake Hartwell (Toccoa, Georgia), or Bear Lake Reserve (Tuckasegee, NC).

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South Carolina Paradise: Daniel’s Orchard and Porchers Preserve

South Carolina Paradise: Daniel’s Orchard and Porchers Preserve Pulte Homes has made a name for itself in…

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Lighthouses: East and West

There is something wondrous about a lighthouse, guiding the way for ships at sea, a beacon in…

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Origins of Fall Flowers

Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Gladioli, asters, chrysanthemums, and everlastings are some of our…

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Gardening in a Changing Climate

Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Just looking at the facts from scientists (www.epa.gov/climatechange), we…

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Culinary Artistry – Belfair Plantation

Top chefs from around the country delight club members with their culinary creations. Ideal-Living magazine highlights belfair-plantation’s top chef…

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Fall Foliage – The How and Why

Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Various parts of the country are known for their…

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Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

We all know that time is coming: the holidays, which means lots of food! But how can…

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City Life at the Beach – Carolina Walk at Towne Centre

Want the best of city life at the beach? Consider living at Carolina Walk at Town Centre…

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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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Spring is Almost Here: Fun Spring Recipes

Spring is Almost Here: Fun Spring Recipes By Bethany Mccammon Tap It may not seem like it,…

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A Pennsylvania State of Mind

Traditions of America gives retirees set on the Northeast even more reason to escape to the Keystone…

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Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 10th, and until recently, I couldn’t decide what I wanted to get my mother. Maybe there are some sons and daughters who don’t have this issue. Maybe they’re the kind of person who plans months in advance, orders a gift with enough time for standard shipping, and somehow manages to find the perfect card (not too sappy, not too comical). I’m not one of those people.

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Grand Vacations – A Destination Guide for Traveling with Grandchildren

Now that you’re a grandparent, wouldn’t it be a fantastic time to create lasting memories with your grandchildren? Now that you have more time to travel, it’s a great opportunity to share some special moments with your loved ones. In each issue of ideal-LIVING magazine, we’ll provide you with some great destinations to share with your children and grandchildren.

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