December Weekend Events: Merry CHRISTmas! 12/23-25

Pin itMerry CHRISTmas to everyone! With Christmas being only a few days away, even during the hustle and bustle, let’s not forget to celebrate the “Real Reason For The Season”, that being that Jesus was born, sent down from his Father above to save our world. I always want to be thankful and grateful for [...]

National Influenza Vaccination Week and AppUrgent Care Center Opening

Pin itThis is National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 4th – 11th, and with the Colds, Sinus, and plain old yucky nasty Infections and Flu going around already, even in my house, it is great to gather some info to get a head start and know what to do! Dr. Chris McCracken of Appalachian Regional Adult [...]

The Crafting Corner with Keri: Last Minute Thanksgiving Table Decor!

Pin itWelcome to The Crafting Corner with Keri.Come on in and learn something new, or share an idea or craft that you’ve had on your mind. This week we are talking about last minute decor for the Holidays. Have you been searching for something easy, yet elegant to spruce up your Thanksgiving Dinner Table? Well, [...]

Tips to Have a Green Halloween

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Pin it I can’t believe it.  The end of October is approaching very quickly and Halloween is almost here.    How did that happen?  I just found out today that my son needs to wear his costume to           preschool on Thursday.  They are going to have all the preschoolers line up [...]

The Crafting Corner with Keri: How to make an Autumn/Fall Wreath

Pin itWelcome to The Crafting Corner with Keri, Come on in and join me for a while. To those of you who have always wanted to explore your “crafty” side, or have never thought that you could have a “crafty” side…here is some help! You don’t have to be afraid any longer, it really is [...]

10 Steps to the Perfect Tie-Dye

Pin itMy husband and I (with some awesome parent helpers), tie-dyed shirts with over 100 Middle School Band members last week. It was… an experience.  We had some left over, and finished the t-shirts with the family. We’ve gotten so many compliments on the brightness of the colors and generally how good they looked. So [...]

Watauga County Home Energy Savings Competetion

Pin itWant a fast, fun way to save on your electric bill, help the environment, and win prizes all at the same time? All you have to do is join the Watauga County Home Energy Savings Competition by May 6! Sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation, the competition is the brain child of Janet [...]

For Real Time Road and Weather Conditions, turn to Twitter and Facebook

Pin itWith all the crazy weather we’ve been having around here, it’s hard for any one forecaster to stay on top of all the twists and turns, and variations by region. We are on Snow Day number 13 (I think? Someone correct me if I’m wrong). My kids are getting very creative with their time [...]

How to Keep Front Loading Washers Mold-Free

Pin it“Wait,” you say. “You don’t have a front loading washer!” Why yes, you are correct! But one of my best friends Amber does!  And she doesn’t have a blog, so I will be her surrogate blogger for the day! I was hanging out at her house the other day, doing laundry.  Well, she was [...]

My Fave Droid Apps, Published at BabyCenter.com

Pin itBabyCenter.com officially re-launched their blog, Momformation, in September with a new look, new content, and new writers! Momformation has a great collection of voices, with over 30 bloggers contributing regularly I’ve recently joined BabyCenter.com’s Momformation Blog Network, a handpicked group of 50 to 100 mom and dad bloggers from all stages of parenthood. In [...]