Links and Things

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Pin itBefore I start sending you guys all over the internet, congratulate Michelle G. who just won the Swanky5Studios gift certificate from last week’s giveaway! I’ve been really busy the last few days, with no time for writing, but there’s lots to read on the interwebs besides my boring old stuff, right? I mean, I [...]

Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain (Freebie!)

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Pin itIf you give a bear a birthday cake… He’ll probably want to have a party, too. While I wouldn’t recommend actually approaching a bear and asking to have a slice of his cake (I hear sharing makes them cranky), the Animal Birthday Party at Grandfather Mountain this June 15 is going to be lots [...]

Get Ready to Wiggle!

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Pin itThe Wiggles are coming to Charlotte, and they’re ready to party! The Wiggles Big Birthday Tour will be stopping by on Wednesday, July 13, and you’re invited! Make a big birthday card and come out to wish the Fab Four from Down Under a happy birthday. All your favorite characters will be wiggling their [...]

Giveaway: Complimentary Mary Kay Facial and $50 Gift Certificate

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Pin itMost of us are at least somewhat familiar with the Mary Kay business model and brand, and maybe even with the fabulous rewards Mary Kay representatives can earn. I once passed a lovely Mary-Kay-pink car on the interstate that just had to be a Mary Kay car. Actually, I’m a slowpoke, so I was [...]

Fitness Friday

Pin itI’m on a mission. I’m going to try to lose fifteen pounds by June 23, so I’m enlisting all the help I can. What better way to encourage myself than trying to win fitness related giveaways? If you’d like to join me, click over to Get Along Home for more information. I need something [...]

Friday Giveaway Round-up

Pin itHere’s a list of some of the best giveaways I found this week: If I had space for such things, I’d have entered to win this Deluxe Puppet Theater from Melissa and Doug. Cute! Go find out what a Trunki is, then enter to win one. Win a Women’s Hoodie from Hatley. A book [...]

Help a Local Blogger

Pin itOur newest neighbor in the High Country, Becky Webb, is looking for a job: If you haven’t already seen it HopScout is offering 5 moms (or dads) a place on their team!  You can read more about this fabulous opportunity here! This job sounds amazing! I could work from home and earn a fairly [...]

Help Inner City Kids Get Some Sunshine

Pin itThe Fresh Air fund is  a charity that brings kids from the inner city to visit families in rural areas so they can get away from the heat and stress of the city for a few weeks each summer. They also have summer camps for the children to enjoy. While The Fresh Air Fund [...]

Freebie Friday: Help a Mama Out?

Pin itWhat if I just give you guys one really cool giveaway to enter? Jenn is sharing a Rice Krispies recipe you’re going to want to try for Easter, and giving away a $100 Visa gift card to someone! She also needs your help: Over the course of this year, Kristen from Dine and Dish, [...]

Freebie Friday: Crys Matthews Tickets

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Pin itMusician Crys Matthews started her music career here in Boone in 1999, honing her skills in venues like Higher Grounds and Jimmy’s Java. I’ve been living under a rock for the last 10 years, so I haven’t had the pleasure of hearing Crys’ music before now. She has an easy-going, genre-defying style that’s somewhere [...]