Freebie Friday: Spring Cleaning

11 Mar posted by

Pin itSpring is here! Well, it will be soon, anyhow. It’s snowing right now, but in a few short weeks, you’ll be throwing the doors and windows open, sending the kids outside to play all afternoon, and (hopefully) regaining the optimism that winter seems to have sucked right out of me–uh, I mean you. I’m [...]


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Flubie Friday

21 Feb posted by

Pin itFriday came and went without a peep from me, didn’t it? I’m sorry, and I promise to come back next Friday with something great! Our usual Freebie Friday Round-up didn’t happen because my family and I, like half of the High Country right now, are battling the flu. I have an elderly relative who [...]


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A Moment 4 Moms: Snow Day Activities!

19 Jan posted by

Pin itWhen the first snow of the season began to fall, way back in December, we asked our readers for some snow day ideas for when the kids are home from school. Hopefully, we won’t need these this week, but it’s always good to have them on hand for a day at home.  Also great [...]


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

9 Jan posted by

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 [...]


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Freebie Friday Round Up:

10 Dec posted by

Pin itYou know the US Postal Service’s legendary creed? Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Well, my car is in the ditch, and I’m waiting (in the safety of my home, so no worries) for a tow-truck to come pull [...]


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Freebie Friday: Learn Spanish With Boca Beth

12 Nov posted by

Pin itAt our Hillbilly Homeschool, we speak English–sometimes with a bad accent, sometimes without, depending on who’s listening. My husband still remembers a lot of his high-school Spanish, but I don’t know much beyond counting to diez. (The spelling of which I had to look up. That’s how bad it is.) Consequently, I’ve been a [...]


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Playhouse Pumpkin Party & Consignment Sale This Friday and Saturday!

10 Oct posted by

Pin itThe donations and consignors have been pouring into the National Guard Armory this week in preparation for the annual Playhouse Pumpkin Party & Consignment Sale. “This will be a great chance to start your Christmas shopping with all the great kids’ clothes, furniture, books, household items, antiques, and more” promises Kathy Parham, Playhouse Executive [...]


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Get Fit the FUN way with Hip Hop Hustle! (FREE class!)

5 Sep posted by

Pin itHaley Walton began teaching Hip-Hop Hustle in June of 2009. Almost a year earlier, in September of 2008, I took part in her first adult Hip Hop dance class at Studio K Dance Workshop.  I hadn’t danced in 16 years, and started back with Haley’s class and the adult Tap class at the studio. [...]


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Hayes Center Offers Computer Security/Maintenence Classes

7 Jul posted by

Pin itWhile the Hayes Performing Arts Center in Blowing Rock prepares for new and exciting programming for a Summer 2011 official reopening, it will also host and present limited yet exciting offerings — both artistic and community-oriented — throughout Summer and Fall 2010. The first of those is a summer computer seminar series facilitated by [...]


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Tasty Tuesday: Make-it-happen Grilled Chicken Salad

29 Jun posted by

Pin it The home kitchen is closed this week and next because I’m on vacation with my family. However, I want to direct you over to My Sister’s Kitchen where our vacation adventures continue. Today’s favorite is Make-it-Happen Grilled Chicken Salad. It was the perfect dinner for a hot, summer evening! Barb Kelley-  – don’t [...]


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