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Making Your New Year’s Resolutions Matter
2019 is upon us. Are you like most people and make resolutions? It can seem overwhelming when you look at all the things you want to change about yourself over the next year. But most people give up on their resolutions by midway through the year—some even as early as the end of January. This…
Read MoreEat 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.
Read MoreMoving Solo? 8 Tips For Finding Your Ideal Place
Moving Solo? 8 Tips For Finding Your Ideal Place It’s official: The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that for the first time, more than half the adults in the United States are single (always-single, divorced, or widowed). Yet, if we look at most of the ads beckoning us to relocate, we tend to see…
Read MoreCreate a Living Legacy
As we age, we start to consider what kind of impact will we leave on the world, our communities and our families. In business, that might mean creating a product that will last decades, or maybe mentoring young entrepreneurs.
Read MoreEmbrace Local Art at These Southport, NC Art Galleries!
Embrace Local Art at These Southport, NC Art Galleries! Via St. James Plantation Blog St. James Plantation residents are just minutes away from some of the Southport NC’s best art galleries! Art-lovers and artists alike will find plenty of sophisticated artwork and like-minded souls in this growing arts community. Southport, North Carolina is home to…
Read MoreDIY Holiday Decor
As soon as Thanksgiving is over, many homeowners begin the task of decorating for the holidays. This probably means dragging boxes and bags from the attic, basement, or garage only to find that the lights don’t work or Santa’s head is slung at an odd angle from a year’s worth of rest. It can be…
Read MoreTop Ten Holiday Movies for the 2014 Season
Top Ten Holiday Movies for the 2014 Season Ah, I know what you’re thinking: a top ten list of holiday movies. I am sure you’ve seen at least one this holiday season. Of course you have—‘tis the season for sappy, emotional Christmas themed movies. (I mean, Hallmark devotes a week to Christmas movies every July,…
Read MoreSoutheastern Christmas Festivals You Won’t Wanna Miss
With Thanksgiving over, it is now the joyful Christmas season. What better way to get in the holiday spirit than to explore some Christmas festivals, specifically in the Southeast, where the weather is still warm enough to be enjoyable. These seven festivals and events will awe you with their bright lights, warm you with their cheer, and…
Read MoreCountdown 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.
Read MoreSoutheastern NC: We’re In The Movies (TV, Too!)
St. James Plantation is not only The Number One-Selling Community in The Coastal Carolinas, but it is also just a short ways away from several Hollywood filming locations! Southeastern North Carolina’s gorgeous weather and picturesque scenery make it not only a wonderful place to live and retire, but it also make it an ideal backdrop…
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