January Weekend Events: Let’s Get Motivated! 01/21-24

Pin it New Year’s Resolutions! Have you made yours? As you begin to consider possibly making some changes in your’s and your families lives, you know that it has to begin with You! A step forward is all that it takes to start on the path of health and wellness, and bring about real postive change and growth. [...]

“Welcome Home!” or “Wherefore Art Thou Power?”

Pin itOh, I know, “wherefore” really means “why,” but it sounds so much more interesting than “where.”  If you’re reading this, one of three things is happening.  1.Your power is restored and you are once again warm and toastily surfing the web. 2. You’re at Panera or Bald Guy Brew taking advantage of free WiFi– [...]

Crafting with Niki – The Perfect “Fall Back” Gift

Pin it Have you ever realized the night before a big party that you forgot someone on your gift list?  Or gotten invited at the last minute to a Christmas party and have no hostess gift to bring?  I have discovered the perfect gift that can be put together in about an hour.  Handmade coasters!  [...]

Crafting with Niki: Cookie Plate

What a fun, inexpensive way to create a festive cookie plate! I made this fall plate for under $4! I plan on making a few Christmas plates to use when I give cookies away.

Giving and Sharing: Creating A Way of Life

Pin itIn May of 2009, I had the opportunity to take my eleven-year-old daughter with me on a work-related trip to Uganda, East Africa.  I had no idea how much it would change her perception of the world and my perception of her.  While we were there, we spent most of our time serving the [...]

Start the School Year Right With a Healthy Breakfast!

Pin itWhen 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) [...]

Tasty Tuesday: Grilled Vegetables

Pin itHere’s another taste of summer for me: grilled veggies. They’re so easy, it’d be silly not to at least try them. Of course grilling keeps the heat out of the kitchen, but the real appeal of these vegetables is their incredible flavor. It’s very easy. You start with fresh vegetables, cut them to the [...]

Put On a Happy Face! Join Us For Bye Bye Birdie

Pin itThe hit Broadway Musical, Bye Bye Birdie, opened last Friday at the Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock!  The professional cast include many High Country actors of  a variety of ages, singing and dancing their way into Conrad Birdie’s heart! You can see all the details about the show by clicking here, but [...]

Tie Dye Returns in July to The Children’s Playhouse

Pin itSplashed with color, a tie dye t-shirt is the ultimate summer souvenir. At the Children’s Playhouse, they make it easy for you to make your own wild and wacky masterpiece without spattering your kitchen or buying a million supplies. For the whole month of July, this local nonprofit children’s museum will offer tie dying [...]

Beat Summer Boredom Without Breaking the Bank

Pin itAs moms, we’ve almost certainly all experienced the clarion call of the restless natives, devoid of school routines in the summer! What’s a mom to do when she’s run out of playdough and they don’t want to play another round of “I spy?” Well, I got some help in that area last Friday, and [...]