Well, several of you filled out the survey about the Photo Contest, and it was extremely helpful!! Contrary to my original plans, you all decided you wanted to do the contest after the Holidays, in January! So here’s the scoop: Take really great pictures this month throughout the holidays! Posed, candid, funny, whatever inspires you! [...]
Holiday Photo Contest: We Need YOUR input!
22 Nov posted by
Get Ready for the Holiday Photo Contest!
15 Nov posted by
We are gearing up for the next big photo contest for the Mom Squad! This contest will be administered on the popular Photo-Sharing site, Flickr. We were going to do it on Facebook, but they have changed their terms of use to prohibit contests or sweepstakes through Facebook Fan Pages. Very sad, but Flickr is [...]
Freebie Friday: Pancakes Breakfast at Applebee’s
14 Nov posted by
In the summer of 2009, one college student uttered the words, “I really want to go to Nicaragua.” At that moment, the wheels were set into motion! With some divine intervention, a few phone calls and lots of prayers, a scouting team was sent from Living Water Christian Fellowship (LWCF) in September. They were very [...]
November Weekend Events: Family Outings and Pre-Holiday Happenings Around Town 11/12-15
12 Nov posted by
As the days progress quickly towards the Holiday season, I’m finally finishing my decorating inside and out for our awesome Thanksgiving Feast with friends and family. It will be here before we know it, and along with the Feast, things can get pretty hectic. Thank goodness that activities have slowed down a bit. Even though there is somewhat of a lull [...]
Special Giveaway: Glidewell’s Restaurant EXTENDED
8 Nov posted by
Many of you have been to Glidewell’s restaurant in Blowing Rock and experienced their exquisite cuisine and upscale casual atmosphere. We had our 1st Birthday Party for the Mom Squad there, and were treated to a wonderful evening of food and drink. (as well as a fab cake from Stick Boy) Owners/Operators PW and Mary [...]
Freebie Friday: Autographed Five for Fighting CD
6 Nov posted by
This Freebie Friday is shared with my blog Real Life! The simple, but haunting, piano melody begins. The pure, exquisite voice pierces the room, making me smile. Enter: the gentle drum beat, prompting a head bob, opening up to a full rhythm. Dancing with the dishes, is that such a good idea? This is the [...]
Freebie Friday: War of the Worlds Comes to the Theater in Blowing Rock
23 Oct posted by
Ensemble Stage is a new Professional Theater Company seated in the High Country. But despite being a completely new entity, the players are no strangers to the High Country theater scene. After the Hayes Performing Arts Center announced it was suspending operations, this group took steps to continue the tradition of great drama here in [...]
Freebie Friday: Digital Scrapbooking and Disney on Ice
25 Sep posted by
While we don’t have a new giveaway today, don’t forget to enter these two: Giveaway & Special Coupon Code for Disney On Ice in Charlotte! Digital Scrapbookers & Blog Designers: You Are Going to LOVE This! Both giveaways end September 30th! High Country Parent contributors share our experiences and advice, what works for us. We [...]
Giveaway & Special Coupon Code for Disney On Ice in Charlotte!
20 Sep posted by
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