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Family Beach Adventures Begin at Outer Banks Blue

Part of the fun of vacationing are the amenities of the place you stay.  Truth is, you can find a really nice hotel room in just about any part of the country. However, the caveat to this is that if you want something big enough to fit your entire family or a large group, you’ll need to pay […]

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ENTERTAIN Technology

Recovery, Inspiration, Fitbit Charge HR and post-surgery me!

Disclosure: As a member of a great group of Verizon influencers, I occasionally receive cool products to test drive and share my honest thoughts on. No additional compensation is provided, neither were any favorable comments promised. All opinions are my own. As many of you know, I had lung surgery last year. All is okay […]

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Happy National Donut Day Giveaway!

Did you know that National Donut Day commemorates the “donut lassies,” female Salvation Army volunteers who provided writing supplies, stamps, clothes-mending, home-cooked meals, and of course, donuts, for soldiers on the front lines. Thanks to my partnership with Entenmann’s, I have these fun facts and a terrific giveaway to share with you in honor of National […]

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Best and Worst Cities for Staycations – How Does Your City Rank?

Our summer travel plans always include visits to our local favorite spots.  I happen to be very fortunate, though, to live in the middle of a National Forest region with plenty to do, see and explore.  According to a recent study from WalletHub, not everyone is so lucky. For example, did you know that New […]

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ENRICH Health

The Secret to Surviving Garden Season Allergies

Digging in and coaxing new life from the earth is one of spring’s most satisfying activities for any garden lover. My love for digging in the dirt and nurturing plants is inherited from my grandmother.  Unfortunately, my allergies are also likely hereditary (source)! If you suffer from allergies, the most satisfactory bliss of morning gardening can […]

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NOURISH Recipes

Farm Fresh Asiago and Bacon Egg Bites

I think it’s quite obvious we love farm fresh eggs around here, along with adoring our chickens who produce them!  That’s why I’m happy to partner with Nellie’s today to bring you this delicious breakfast recipe in celebration of National Egg Month. Though we raise our own chickens, there are time when I need to […]

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Ready for Summer with Mabel’s Labels Sleepaway Camp Label Pack

If you’ve ever asked “Where’s your lunchbox?” and been met with a blank stare you’ll understand what I mean when I say that I’ve considered using a bungy cord to attach my kids to their things! They’re always misplacing something, whether it’s their school gear, their sports gear, their toys, or worse, stuff they borrow […]

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NOURISH Recipes

Quick and Easy Oregano Buttered Brown Rice

You may have noticed, this week we are building on a grilling theme around here with plenty of Greek-inspired dishes to enjoy!  When serving up Greek Grilled Salad and Souvlaki with fresh vegetable skewers, I always like to add in one of my favorite accompaniments, Oregano Buttered Brown Rice.  This side is so easy to […]

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Tea Cup Planter Craft

We are curiouser and curiouser to see Disney’s ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS this weekend and can’t wait to revisit with our beloved characters from Lewis Caroll’s imagination.  This time Alice returns to Underland to save her friend, the Mad Hatter in a spectacular adventure that’s sure to be full of magical whimsy! Naturally, as we get […]

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