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Decorate Those Eggs!
One of the first holidays on our radar is Easter, and with it comes egg decorating. Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, eggs are traditionally symbolic of the spring season.
Read MoreFront Porch Sittin’
It is that time of year again. With birds singing and the flowers blooming, you want to relax out in the open air, right at home. And where better than on your very own front porch? While porches come in all sizes, from a tiny intimate bedroom balcony with room for two, to large patios built for parties, there are plenty of styles and furniture for your specific needs.
Read MoreIt’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.
Read MoreThe Crack of a Bat is a Sound of Spring
The Crack of a Bat is a Sound of Spring For baseball lovers, the season is in full swing and whether you’re a die-hard fan or occasionally catch a local game, the crack of the bat is a sound of spring. Heading out to games is a great family friendly event, but if you really…
Read MoreHappy Spring Cleaning!
Happy Spring Cleaning! A look at the weather for the upcoming week had me dancing around my house—finally it looks like spring temperatures are settling in for good. That means spending days outdoors basking in the warmth of the sun’s rays… and spring cleaning! Here are a few tips and suggestions to use to spruce…
Read MoreTaking the Plunge: Polar Bear Plunges
Taking the Plunge: Polar Bear Plunges It sounds crazy. Maybe it is. But every year, in cities around the country and around the world, people dive into bodies of water, from lakes to oceans, in the freezing cold of January, February or March for fun. Well, maybe not simply for fun. In the US, these…
Read MoreToys for Tots Motorcycle Rides
Toys for Tots motorcycle rides have been happening across the country for decades. On these rides, motorcyclists ride their bikes through the cold in order to raise money for Toys for Tots. Often, the cyclists also carry gifts on their bikes to donate to the organization. The rides range in length and time, but every ride is done in the spirit of charity, generosity, and love during the holiday season.
Read MoreLand of Oz Theme Park Opens This Weekend
Land of Oz Theme Park Opens This Weekend Somewhere over the rainbow…is the Land of Oz. The Land of Oz theme park in Beech Mountain, NC, that is. The abandoned theme park opened in 1970, and visitors were ecstatic about following the yellow brick road, and hanging out with Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly…
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreTis the Season for Family Reunions
Tis the season for family reunions! Summer time encourages a lot of things, like road trips and beach vacations, but it also seems to be a time for families to come together. Every year, usually sometime in July, my father’s side of the family picks a weekend for a reunion.
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