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Blazing the Path Forward: Ideal-LIVING’s Vision for Tomorrow’s Adventure Seekers
Thirty-five years gone in the blink of an eye—how did ideal-LIVING grow from a small-town start in…
Tasmania
It was 1982, and my young son Kurt and I were working at the Australia Outward Bound School in Tharwa when we heard that Reinhold Messner, the first man to ascend Everest without oxygen, was to give a talk at the University of Tasmania. Armchair Everest groupies, we went to hear him.
New Residents in the Lowcountry: Angus “A B” Llewellyn
New Residents in the Lowcountry: South Carolina Coastal Communities “It’s important to find the things that you…
Remembering on Memorial Day
Remembering on Memorial Day The next holiday on our calendars is Memorial Day, so big plans for…
On the Road Again: Roadside Attractions
Even though school has started back in most places, summer is not quite over yet! There might be time for just one more vacation, one last road trip. As mentioned before, the road trip is the destination before the destination. In fact, you might want to take a road trip just to find all the smaller destinations. No matter where the road takes you, there are plenty of fascinating roadside attractions waiting to be discovered.
Shrimp & Grits Recipe
My grandmother’s grits were always the best. When I had grits cooked by others they did not come close to hers. They were very smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. Not gritty and tasteless. Many people have tried to get their hands on my grandmother’s secret, but she always kept it close to her heart, until one day she asked me if I wanted to help her make breakfast. That’s when I learned her secret, and have been making grits “Grandma’s Way” ever since. I have even converted my husband, who is from New Jersey, into a grits lover.
Phoenix AZ: Things Are Different in the Desert
Greater Phoenix is located in the Sonoran Desert, known as one of the lushest and most colorful deserts in the world. That is all due to the amount of rainfall the area gets a year.
18 Reasons You’ll Love St. James Plantation!
18 Reasons You’ll Love St. James Plantation Most St. James Plantation neighbors would argue that their list…
Celebrating Presidents’ Day
Presidents’ Day was first celebrated in 1885 to recognize President George Washington, and was originally recognized on…
A Master Makeover: Rejuvenate Your Master Bedroom
Your busy schedule doesn’t stop at home. Where will you go to rest, relax and rejuvenate? Is there an uplifting spot set aside just for you? Thankfully, such a refuge already exists: your master bedroom. It is easy and fun to transform your bedroom from a mere square on your floorplan into a restful and inspiring sanctuary. Below we chronicle the transformation of a master bedroom into a tranquil sanctuary for the homeowner.
It’s Fire on the Dock
White linen, fine china and delicate floral arrangements set the scene. The low murmur of conversation and the tinny laughs of happy and lively guests spread a tinge of excitement through the restaurant. Fire blazes on the surrounding television screens. And, out comes Jimmy Crippen to host the competition.
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.
The Benefits of Salt and the Sea
The Benefits of Salt and the Sea The warm ocean breeze, the salty sea air, the sound…
Uplands Village – Personal Values First
Visions of retirement are as diverse as the backgrounds we come from, so choosing from the variety…
Grand Vacations For You and Your Grandchildren
Grand Vacations For You and Your Grandchildren by JG Walker (Read in the Digital Issue HERE) As…
Living in a History Museum: Williamsburg, VA
A city with a tourism-based economy, and located not far from other notable places like Washington DC, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, VA, is definitely a destination worth visiting. It’s a college town full of history, with Colonial Williamsburg being a major draw to the area, along with golf, restaurants and other things.
Renovating Perennial Beds
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont One of the main problems I hear from perennial…
Port Saint Lucie Paradise
Port Saint Lucie Paradise If you are in search of paradise, then Port Saint Lucie, Florida, could…
The Pickleball Way of Life – Tellico Village
The Pickleball Way of Life – Tellico Village Similar to tennis, but with a few small differences—it’s…
Hampton Lake – The Ideal Place to Retire, If You’re Not Ready to Retire
You’ll always have friend’s nearby too! You will have your choice of over 700 friends. Choose what you want to do from a full social calendar including: Meet Your Neighbors Nights, boat parades, oyster roasts, an annual Fun Run and more.
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