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On 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.
The BBQ Battle
News & Events ideal-Living|May 10, 2018 When it comes to BBQ, most of us usually think pulled…
Celebrating Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day was first celebrated in 1885 to recognize President George Washington, and was originally recognized on…
How To Read Seed Packets
he colorful pictures and fanciful names on the seed packets at your garden center and in seed catalogs entice you to buy. But before you get carried away and select more varieties than you have space to plant, take a minute to read the packets and descriptions. There is much good cultural information in these, some of which may be unclear if you are new to gardening.
Spring at the Biltmore
It starts with the bright golden yellow of daffodils and forsythia emerging in the gardens, coinciding with an opulent display of potted tropical plants and lavish flowers inside Biltmore House.
Buying a Second Home in the U.S.: What Foreign Nationals Need to Know
The credit crunch, glut of homes on the U.S. market and sellers’ eagerness to deal has created some fantastic opportunities for foreign nationals with solid capital. Snowbird buyers from Canada and the United Kingdom are taking advantage of this opportunity in droves, flocking to the warm climates of Arizona, Nevada, California and Florida.
International Living: Retire to Paradise
As you rise in the morning to the sound of a tropical breeze blowing through the trees, grab a cup of coffee, go to your balcony and listen to the Holler monkeys in the distance at play. Look out to the awe-inspiring clouds above the rainforest.
What Amenities Do You Desire?
There are lots of specific things that buyers are looking for in their new homes; some desire a beautiful view of the mountains or the ocean, others desire a large beautiful kitchen filled with everything a chef would need to make a high-class meal, and some simply want a beautiful pool and patio where they can relax in their off time. Putting a finger on just one desired amenity is a hard task-so we’ve come up with three.
What Dad Really Wants This Father’s Day
My mother will only drink coffee that is seventy perfect heavy cream and pure cane sugar. She…
All the Rave – Stand Up Paddleboarding Takes Mid-lifers By Storm
It’s the every-woman/every-man’s sport. Paddlers can dress it up from meditative to competitive and, if they get creative, even a touch risky. And, it’s available just about anywhere with water, from lakes to rivers to waterways and the ocean.
Ice Cream: The Perfect Summer Treat
Ice Cream: The Perfect Summer Treat A great recipe for keeping cool Only within the past 60…
Monarch Butterflies Need Our Help
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Monarchs—those beautiful orange butterflies we’ve seen all around in…
Places to go for Last-Minute Day Trips
We all know the feeling. It’s Friday afternoon and it’s finally the weekend. But what are you…
Places To Go For Fall Travel
Places To Go For Fall Travel If you’re in the mood for a fall getaway, we’ve got…
Taxes in North Carolina vs. Taxes in the Northeast
Taxes in North Carolina vs. Taxes in the Northeast Benjamin Franklin said, “In this world nothing can…
Culinary Artistry – The Virginian Golf Club
Top chefs from around the country delight club members with their culinary creations. Ideal-Living magazine highlights The Virginian’s top chef…
Wilmington Earns Title of Best Riverfront in America
Wilmington Earns Title of Best Riverfront in America Chosen by readers of USA Today and 10Best, Wilmington,…
Fall Care of Roses
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Do you have some roses that you would like…
Lake Keowee: The Best of Mountain and Lake Living
Lake Keowee: The Best of Mountain and Lake Living What’s better than living on a lake? Living…
Year of the Gaillardia
Year of the Gaillardia – The Beauty of Blanket Flowers Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of…
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