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November Weekend Events: Give Thanks and Get Prepared 11/20-22

November Weekend Events: Give Thanks and Get Prepared 11/20-22

By Keri • on November 19, 2009

Do you have your list yet? You know… The List helping to plan out your Thanksgiving Feast, the Grocery Shopping, the Decorating, the Guests, and so on. Whew, how hectic it can be, but planning is the key and you

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Activities for Kids and Families

Ensemble Stage Auditions for “Christmas In Blowing Rock”

Ensemble Stage Auditions for “Christmas In Blowing Rock”

By Sarah • on November 18, 2009

The new Stage Company in Blowing Rock, called Ensemble Stage, is holding Auditions for their Holiday show, “Christmas

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The Wellness Center/Birthday Party Options

The Wellness Center/Birthday Party Options

By Lillie • on November 18, 2009

We have an excellent resource right at our fingertips that I don’t think a lot of families are aware of. Usually around Fall and Winter I start

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Food, Cooking & Recipes

Tasty Tuesday: Planning a timeline for Thanksgiving Dinner Festivities

Tasty Tuesday: Planning a timeline for Thanksgiving Dinner Festivities

By Barb • on November 17, 2009

I don’t know very many people who aren’t really, REALLY busy at this time of year. Years ago, I got caught way short on time at Thanksgiving,

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Tasty Tuesday: Apple Oops!

Tasty Tuesday: Apple Oops!

By Barb • on November 10, 2009

Oops. I promised a week of apple recipes over at My Sister’s Kitchen and then

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Tips, Tricks & Information

Baby Carolina Comes Home, Part 2

Baby Carolina Comes Home, Part 2

By Sarah • on November 11, 2009

Teesa Klear continues her story of bring her adopted daughter, Carolina home from China.  Click

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Baby Carolina Comes Home, by Teesa

Baby Carolina Comes Home, by Teesa

By Guest • on November 9, 2009

Special thanks to Teesa Klear, for sharing her adoption story with us! In honor of November being National

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Shopping & Reviews

Get Ready for the Holiday Photo Contest!

Get Ready for the Holiday Photo Contest!

By Sarah • on November 15, 2009

We are gearing up for the next big photo contest for the Mom Squad!  This contest will be administered on the popular Photo-Sharing site, Flickr

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Freebie Friday: Pancakes Breakfast at Applebee’s

Freebie Friday: Pancakes Breakfast at Applebee’s

By Tiffany • on November 14, 2009

In the summer of 2009, one college student uttered the words, “I really want to go to Nicaragua.” At that moment, the wheels were set into motion!

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Education

November Weekend Events: Family Outings and Pre-Holiday Happenings Around Town 11/12-15

November Weekend Events: Family Outings and Pre-Holiday Happenings Around Town 11/12-15

By Keri • on November 12, 2009

 As the days progress

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Ashe, Avery & Watauga Homeschoolers Take the Stage

Ashe, Avery & Watauga Homeschoolers Take the Stage

By Sarah • on September 29, 2009

Did you know that the High Country has a vibrant Home-Schooling Community? The Christian Homeschooling community is very active with their High

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Free Guided Hikes at Beech Mountain this Winter

The hikes range in length from 1.6 miles to 2 miles and take place on the mountain’s designated trails. Each session is led by a guide who is familiar with the trail, as well as the foliage and fauna

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The Nutcracker Waltzes Through Town December 12-13

Every December as I grew up, my mom would take me to the production of the Nutcracker Ballet in Raleigh. I danced all through my childhood and teen years, but my studio didn’t perform the Nutcracker. 

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Boone Service League Holiday Market and Family Portraits

The Boone Service League is a group of hard-working, generous women, who have given so much to the High Country community over the years. Established in 1957 as an auxiliary women’s organization

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Veteran’s Day with Chick-Fil-A: Tuesday Evening

Write to our Troops Night at Chick-Fil-A in Boone Tuesday, November 10, from  5:30pm-8:00pm,

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Special Giveaway: Glidewell’s Restaurant EXTENDED

Many of you have been to Glidewell’s restaurant in Blowing Rock and experienced their exquisite cuisine and upscale casual atmosphere.  We had our 1st

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Freebie Friday: Autographed Five for Fighting CD

This Freebie Friday is shared with my blog Real Life! The simple, but haunting, piano melody begins. The

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November Weekend Events: Ready, Set, Go…For The Holiday Season!

I hope everyone had a good Halloween weekend and is Ready, Set, Go…for

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Operation Christmas Child at Laurel Springs Baptist Church!

The time has come again for the community to come together to send gifts to needy children all over the world! Operation Christmas Child has participants all over the US, and the world.

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Tasty Tuesday: An apple a day….

An apple a day can launch many delicious eating adventures! Over in My Sister’s Kitchen, we’re celebrating delicious apples all week…trying

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Awesome Deal Alert! Wee Cycle Children’s Consignment Starts Thursday!

See this little box over there? —-> Click the “F” to share this article on your facebook page! The Wee Cycle Children’s

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