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Freebie Friday: Don’t Hibernate… Celebrate!

Freebie Friday: Don’t Hibernate… Celebrate!

By Amy • on January 21, 2010

This can be a dull time of year in the High Country – stuck in the house with too much television and too many video games; housework staring you in the face; tired of the same old routine. Well, this year take the time to appreciate your area through the eyes of a visitor.  Don’t hibernate… Celebrate – at Blowing Rock Winterfest

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January Weekend Events: Let’s Get Motivated! 01/21-24

January Weekend Events: Let’s Get Motivated! 01/21-24

By Keri • on January 21, 2010

 New Year’s Resolutions! Have you made yours? As you begin to consider possibly making some changes in your’s and your families lives, you know that it has to begin

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January Weekend Events: Just Hangin’ Out…1/15-17

January Weekend Events: Just Hangin’ Out…1/15-17

By Keri • on January 14, 2010

As we are coming out of the Deep Freeze  and into some thawing out, there aren’t many activities to speak of out there this weekend. Sure there are lots of things a

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Snow Day PE class at Studio K in Boone

Snow Day PE class at Studio K in Boone

By Sarah • on January 7, 2010

School’s canceled again today, do you know what you’ll be doing?!  Well, besides climbing the walls, that is! Studio K Dance workshop is holding a “snow day P.E.”

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FREE Kid’s Concert at Canyons Blowing Rock- WIN the CD!

FREE Kid’s Concert at Canyons Blowing Rock- WIN the CD!

By Amy • on January 7, 2010

Canyons of the Blue Ridge invites our local families to join us in celebrating a smoke-free environment with a FREE family music event! Come dance your sillies out with Sol Driven Train, this

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January Weekend Events: A New Year Full of New Beginnings! Jan. 8-10

January Weekend Events: A New Year Full of New Beginnings! Jan. 8-10

By Keri • on January 7, 2010

Welcome to a New Year full of New Beginnings as we slide into January 2010 (Yes, pun intended).  Even though this year may have not started out as what we might have liked, being able to

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The Toothfairy (and the WI-FI Fairy) visit Chick-Fil-A this month

The Toothfairy (and the WI-FI Fairy) visit Chick-Fil-A this month

By Sarah • on January 5, 2010

I have been waiting for the Wi-Fi Fairy to visit Chick-Fil-A for MONTHS! I admit I knew it was a possibility, but now that it’s coming true, I’m thrilled!  As a Work At Home Mom, I often find that I’m more productive if I go somewhere else!  I don’t have the dishes and vacuuming

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SNOW DAY!  What to do in the High Country?

SNOW DAY! What to do in the High Country?

By Sarah • on January 4, 2010

What a crazy year we’ve had with snow and ice! We have enjoyed the extra family time, but  we are downright stir crazy! Hopefully today, we’ll be getting out of the house to do some indoor activities in the High Country.  It’s just way too cold to do anything outside today!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! The End of a Year, The Beginning of a New Decade: Dec. & Jan. Events 12/31 – 1/3

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! The End of a Year, The Beginning of a New Decade: Dec. & Jan. Events 12/31 – 1/3

By Keri • on December 30, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This is the end of a year and hopefully brings many happy remembrances, but also maybe some bittersweet memories. However, it is the beginning of a new decade! I

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Family New Year’s Eve Guide!

Family New Year’s Eve Guide!

By Sarah • on December 29, 2009

Around here, the Ski Slopes are the stars for New Year’s Eve!  For families, there really aren’t that many other options. In my experience, there are three types

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