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weekend events… the fabulous 4th!

weekend events… the fabulous 4th!

By Amy • on July 2, 2009

Fourth of July weekend is always perfect in the High Country.  Tourist alert, though.  It’s so much cooler up here that everyone will be popping up the mountain to enjoy our weather! The entertainment starts in Blowing Rock on Friday, July 3rd, when street performers will be out and about from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  I’m hearing that there

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Activities for Kids and Families

Freebie Friday: Dinner for Two at the River House Inn

Freebie Friday: Dinner for Two at the River House Inn

By Sarah • on June 26, 2009

Last week’s Tweetsie Railroad winner is LeAnn! Congratulations! There

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Food, Cooking & Recipes

Tasty Tuesday: Healthy Breakfast Shakes

Tasty Tuesday: Healthy Breakfast Shakes

By Barb • on June 30, 2009

I know I’ve written about fruit smoothies before, but I really want to revisit the topic of healthy breakfast shakes. This summer, one of our family

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Tips, Tricks & Information

I Have Worms!

I Have Worms!

By cayce • on June 24, 2009

I HAVE WORMS! Seriously, I have worms. Loads of them. In fact, my entire family has them. No, this isn’t a PSA about personal hygiene or a warning about

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Shopping & Reviews

Awesome Deal Alert: Old Navy Flag T-Shirts for $1

Awesome Deal Alert: Old Navy Flag T-Shirts for $1

By Sarah • on July 2, 2009

Get thee to OldNavy today, July 2, 2009, to get flag t-shirts for $1!  Up to five per customer!

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Education

Watauga Arts Council Summer Art Classes

Watauga Arts Council Summer Art Classes

By Sarah • on June 8, 2009

Watauga Arts Council is offering

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Other Headlines

Review: Guitar Hero: On Tour, for Nintendo DS

Ever since My husband and I got Rock Band for the Wii, our friends have had the discussion, “Which is better, Rock Band or Guitar Hero, World Tour?

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CHECK IT OUT- FREE VOICE CLASS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE KIDS!!!

Are you looking for a wonderful music experience for elementary and middle school age children this summer? This summer the Hayes School of Music is hosting a special workshop for music teachers, conductors,

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Eating Healthy with Sarah J: No See Ums: Healthy No Bake Cookies

Welcome back nutrition columnist Sarah Jackson, with an awesome, healthy cookie recipe! She won a contest at the Boone Mall, with Eat Smart Move More

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Tasty Tuesday: Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes: another one of those only-mom-makes-them-right foods Sloppy Joes on sourdough buns make up one of our favorite quick dinners. There’s something about summer that lends itself to Sloppy-Joe-ness

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Tie Dye Returns in July to The Children’s Playhouse

Splashed 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

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Freebie Friday: Tweetsie Railroad Family Pack

Tweetsie Railroad Themepark

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