Freebie Friday: Highlands Restaurant in Blowing Rock

Many of us remember going to Tijuana Fats in Blowing Rock way back in college!  The food left a little to be desired, but it was fun to gather there with friends.  Well, years ago, that restaurant became part of my college memories as it closed for good. Now, at that same location, almost at [...]

Spirit and Spelling at Chick-Fil-A

Sept. 25th, the Boone Chick-Fil-A will be hosting a Chick-fil-A Spelling Bee.  It is from 6pm-8pm Thursday night.  All ages who want to play are welcome.  Kids and adults will be teaching Moo Cow how to spell, seeing as he has some difficulty in that area.  There will also be prizes for the winners.  This [...]

Mom Squad Review: Black Cat Burrito

The Black Cat is tucked away in Downtown Boone, right next to Footslogger. No, not a black cat – that would be bad luck! Black Cat, the restaurant! My husband and I had eaten there before, but I admit it’s been a long time. Since we recently learned they have free cheese quesadillas for kids, [...]

Fall Programs at the Children’s Playhouse

Weekly Playtimes Baby Lap Time at The Children’s Playhouse Baby Lap Time meets every Friday at The Children’s Playhouse from 9:30-10:00 at The Children’s Playhouse (400 Tracy Circle, Boone) and is facilitated by child development specialist Rebekah Cummings. Older siblings are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and exchange ideas and [...]

Freebie Friday: MyFreeDining.com!

Back by popular demand! The Main Street Marketing Dining Pass, from www.MyFreeDining.com The 2008 Watauga Dining Pass features over 67 FREE Meals or Entrées! (Buy One, Get One)  The card is valid from right now until Dec. 31st, 2008 The Ashe/Watauga card features over 36 FREE Meals or entrees and is good until January 31, [...]

Freebie Friday: MyFreeDining.com

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“Do you eat out in the High Country of North Carolina?” Local dad and and Main Street Marketing owner, Ben Cox has asked that question more times than he can count. Because if you do eat out-even just a couple of times a month, then you can save a lot of money with the Main [...]

Websites That Will Make Your Life Easier #2

Since starting the Mom Squad, I’ve loved meeting other people in the community. I also love participating together with others who are writing great content and providing services for the High Country. There is a little space on the sidebar called Great Websites, which will be rotating some other websites you should check out! Among [...]

Wednesday Fun!

We have had a fun Wednesday routine for a while now, and I thought I’d share it with you, so you can join in. Last Wednesday, we actually added a new leg to our Wednesday rounds, when we went to the Watauga County Farmers’ Market. They are open Wednesday mornings through Sept. 10, and you [...]

Freebie Friday: CiCi’s Pizza

After reading our Birthday Party post, my daughter’s awesome Girl Scout leader, Jennifer, scheduled the end-of-the-year party there. Not very many people can successfully put 18 kids, 7 years old and under, in a pizza kitchen and let them make their own pizzas! So when the kids did just that at CiCi’s, I was… eagerly [...]

Freebie Friday: Chick-Fil-A Summer Fun Pack

If you haven’t noticed, Chick-Fil-A has joined the Mom Squad as a sponsor. I’m really excited, because, as you know, we are at Chick-Fil-A often. The Boone Chick-Fil-A is offering an awesome Summer Fun Pack to one winner this week. The prize includes: Kite Beach Mat Mini-Cooler Beach Ball 2 Sport Water Bottles a Gallon [...]