High Country Mom Squad: Family Friendly Fun Near Boone, NC

Weekend Events: November 21-23

Sarah — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:57:36 +0000

We need YOUR help with weekend events this week. I’m out of the loop!! Pease leave a comment and tell us what’s going on in town this weekend!

Roberta’s Book Nook: Leaves, by David Ezra Stein

Sarah — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:19:06 +0000

Please welcome Roberta Edmisten, a former teacher with Watauga County Schools, and proud mommy to a beautiful baby boy! Roberta will be contributing book reviews to the Mom Squad along with some ways you can make the most out of your reading experience. She’ll share some areas to focus on as you’re reading [...]

Tasty Tuesday: Must-have Cheesy Potato Casserole

barb — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:48:38 +0000

Almost 24 years ago, I met my in-laws for the very first time. Dave had already prepped me for the fact that his mom is an excellent cook. To be honest, I don’t recall what entree she served me for that very first dinner, but I remember well her cheesy potato casserole. Every special occasion [...]

Give a Helping Hand This Holiday

Sarah — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:24:52 +0000

Every holiday season, I think about those who are less fortunate. Each time we go into Walmart, I let my kids put some money in the Salvation Army kettle, and we love to pack Shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. There are so many ways you can give during the holidays, however this year, many of [...]

High Country Chrastmas Carol Winner

Sarah — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:00:33 +0000

The winner of the High Country Chrastmas Carol Tickets is… Well, before I tell you, remember that you can only win if you enter! The winner is… Niki! Niki enters very regularly, thanks Niki. You can get tickets by clicking here.

We Need More Moms (and dads!)

Sarah — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:33:15 +0000

We are going to do another panel discussion night for the Mom Squad! All the moms who came last time had a great time! Even those who were nervous to be on camera said they felt at ease in the discussion. The only thing we will change is that we will have [...]

Freebie Friday: A High Country Christmas Carol

Sarah — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:01:56 +0000

December 5-14, Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale comes to the High Country- with a down home twist! The Blowing Rock Stage Company describes the show as follows: From an old classic, a new holiday tradition emerges… Blowing Rock Stage Company veteran playwright, Robert Inman, brings the Dickens classic to the modern stage. Set in the Depression-era [...]

Weekend Events ~ Nov 13-16

Sarah — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:00:45 +0000

NOV 13 FREE Yoga Basics class 7:00 p.m. at Neighborhood Yoga. Visit www.neighborhoodyoga.net or call 828-265-0377. NOV 15 Appalachian State Football vs. Elon at 3:30 PM, Kidd Brewer Stadium NOV 15 America Recycles Day Get free reusable bags at area grocery stores. For more info: http://www.p2pays.org/ARD.html NOV 15 Concert with the music of Sangita Devi, a Kirtan group from Asheville. 8:00 [...]

Start Right Here for Holiday Shopping!

Sarah — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:47 +0000

Right about now, the stores are decked out for a holiday that is still 2 months away! I walked into a local grocery store for a quick item (not my beloved Harris Teeter, by the way), and the registers were already wrapped in paper! I thought it was a little overkill! Bah humbug, I want [...]

Tasty Tuesday: Banana Bread Made Properly

barb — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:57:35 +0000

Have you noticed that for certain foods there is a “right” way to make them? If you grew up in a tuna sandwich family, chances are, the way that your mom made tuna salad is the Right Way to Make Tuna. (And in case you want to know the correct way to make tuna….it takes [...]