Special thanks to Teesa Klear, for sharing her adoption story with us! In honor of November being National Adoption Awareness month, I want to share a bit about our own adoption. I realize that the National Adoption Awareness month’s purpose is to raise awareness of adopting children and youth from foster care, but our story [...]
Weekend Events~ September 12-13, 2009
11 Sep posted by
Please welcome Keri Hamrick, who will be popping in each week to give us some weekend activity ideas! We’ll have more information about Keri soon! And always feel free to add your ideas in the comments! Want Fun, Mystery, Crafts and Nature all rolled into one weekend for the entire family? You don’t have to [...]
Start the School Year Right With a Healthy Breakfast!
6 Aug posted by
When I think of back to school shopping I immediately think- clothes, or more importantly, shoes. As a mom and dietitian, I start thinking of staples I need in the pantry and quick’n easy lunches and dinners! Between PTO and soccer things get crazy in my house! (but not as crazy as my neighbor’s) However, [...]
Beech Mountain: What’s Happening Up Top
8 Jul posted by
We celebrated our Country’s birth on Beech Mountain this past weekend, like most other communities around us did. We had approximately 1200 people attend the 47th Annual Roasting of the Hog on Saturday, which culminated in dancing to the music by D.J. Mack Mast and enjoying the fireworks which were set off by our local [...]
Book Review: T is for Tarheel
21 May posted by
T is for Tar Heel, A North Carolina Alphabet Written by : Carol Crane and Illustrated by Gary Palmer Series: Discover America State By State Recommended Reading Ages: 4-8 List Price: $17.95 I bought this book several years ago and have purchased a copy many times since for friends of all ages. T is for [...]
A Journey of Love and Adoption
18 May posted by
Thanks to guest blogger, Teesa Klear, for sharing her adoption journey with us! You can find out more about Teesa and her family at her blog, The Klear Life! And be sure to read to the end and find out about a fundraiser at Perkinsville Baptist Church on May 27th! Our adoption story started five [...]
Read Read Read This Summer in Deep Gap!
6 May posted by
It’s that time of year that our kids break out in song!“No more pencils, no more books, no more teacher dirty looks!” The Watauga County school year will end on June 8. I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a break. Between the homework, field trip expenses, lunches, school supplies, etc. it’s going [...]
Hummus, Soup, and Veggie Burgers, Oh My!
4 May posted by
Book Nook: First Experiences and The Complete Book of Farmyard Tales
20 Apr posted by
First Experiences (C/V) Series: First Experiences Author: Anne Civardi $19.99 • Ages: 3 years and up • Size of book: 8 1/2 x 8 11/2 inches • Pages: 144 • Save $24.92! with this combined volume Complete Book of Farmyard Tales (C/V) + CD Series: Farmyard Tales Readers Author: Heather Amery $24.99 • Ages: 2 [...]
Our Adoption Journey: Meeting My Little Boy
20 Apr posted by
Please welcome guest columnist Makisha Howell, as she shares her experience as an adoptive parent! She is also eager to connect with other adoptive moms for fellowship or support! I am the proud mother of a precious, spirited three year old boy. This little boy did not grow in my belly for nine months. He [...]
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