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Close Encounters Of The Flamingo Kind

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From the camels to the zebras and the stingrays to the flamingos, all of the animals seem to be loving on Kenny. For the past few years, we have purchased the yearly membership to Greensboro Science Center, so we have become quite accustomed to the animals there. Some of our favorites include the penguins, otters, meerkats, flamingos and Kenny in particular loves the cat … [Read more...] about Close Encounters Of The Flamingo Kind

Donna Everhart Book Signing + April Reading Log

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It's amazing all of the cool things that are going on around you if you choose to look. In my Facebook perusing a few weeks ago, I found a Donna Everhart book signing, hosted by Pig City Books. I had Everhart's book, "Saints of Swallow Hill" in my TBR pile for quite some time but, for whatever reason, I hadn't gotten around to reading it yet. I purchased two more of her books … [Read more...] about Donna Everhart Book Signing + April Reading Log

Enjoying All The Picklyness Of The 2024 NC Pickle Festival

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The NC Pickle Festival is an annual event that celebrates all things pickly. Taking place in Mount Olive, NC, where, you guessed it, Mount Olive Pickle Company resides. I have never been to this festival before but, as a pickle lover, I felt it was where I needed to be. Though Kenny is not a pickle lover, he still agreed to accompany me and smell and admire pickles all day. I … [Read more...] about Enjoying All The Picklyness Of The 2024 NC Pickle Festival

5 Reasons To Visit Fayetteville This Fall

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What are your plans for family fun this fall? With the temperatures finally cooling down, I am ready to get outside more. What about you? Bring me all the pumpkin flavored things, please. Yes, I am that person. If you love fall like I do, then you are in luck because fall is a season for family fun in Fayetteville. There are plenty of options to keep everyone entertained while … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons To Visit Fayetteville This Fall

Pinehurst Area Holiday Gift Guide

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I feel like there is really no one gift that fits all. That is why we have offered you several gift guides this year. For the travel enthusiast, like myself, I am thinking that the Pinehurst Area Holiday Gift Guide might be just what the Santa ordered. The Home of American Golf has so much to offer, I think you will be amazed. Check out our gift ideas below and let us know what … [Read more...] about Pinehurst Area Holiday Gift Guide

2019 Pinehurst, Southern Pines & Aberdeen Holiday Events Schedule

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There is so much for which to be thankful around the Home of American Golf … and no better time of the year than Thanksgiving to count our many blessings. One thing for which we are particularly thankful is the wide array of holiday festivals and celebrations all over the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area each and every year. Please make it a point to attend as many … [Read more...] about 2019 Pinehurst, Southern Pines & Aberdeen Holiday Events Schedule

My College Experience: Why It’s Never Too Late To Go To College

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HigherEdWorks #CollectiveBias As far back as I can remember, I have always dreamed of going to college. Neither of my parents were college graduates nor was anyone else in my family that I can recall, but I always had that drive to go. Even though I did not start my … [Read more...] about My College Experience: Why It’s Never Too Late To Go To College

Top 10 Spring Festivals In Pinehurst And The Surrounding Area

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It's been so rainy this year. And I am about over it. How about you? Well, it looks like spring has finally sprung around the Pinehurst, Southern Pines and Aberdeen area of North Carolina. And with better weather comes all kinds of spring fun, including a smorgasbord of festivals and other fun outdoor events for which the area has become known. These fun events draw tens of … [Read more...] about Top 10 Spring Festivals In Pinehurst And The Surrounding Area