Lael Homes Explains the HGTV Illusion
Who doesn’t love HGTV? Thanks to Home and Garden Television, an entire nation aspires to be home renovators and interior designers. But the reality behind some of our favorite reality […]
It’s a Grand Life – Taking Time for You
I love being close in proximity to four of our seven grandchildren. It is wonderful knowing I am able to see them daily, hear about their day (at least from […]
Helping Your Child Understand News Events
So far in 2020, there have been vivid news stories about the possibility of going to war, the Coronavirus, the presidential election, and many more scary events. When a topic […]
Wesley Memorial UMC: Providing a Spiritual Home for Families in The Triad
Finding a church to call home is a very important part of the spiritual journey. That can get even more complex when you are thinking about the place you will […]
Harnessing the Buying Power of 2020 with Fairway
Interest rates are at historical lows. What does that mean for homebuyers? According to local Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation lender Ashley McKenzie-Sharpe, a lot more potential opportunities! Ashley should know. […]
Conquering Your To-Do List without Getting Overwhelmed
Your to-do list is a mile long. You are short on time and overwhelmed about how to get everything done. Sound familiar? Whenever I have many things to do, I […]
Integrating Permaculture into Your Life
Whether information on the topic of permaculture arrives in the form of a podcast, seminar, or television program, the approach to working with nature, rather than fixing it, can change […]
Calling All Defenders of Wildlife: Part 2: The Green Salamander
The diversity of North Carolina’s three sub-biomes, namely the coastal plains, Piedmont, and the mountains, includes varieties of forest and non-forest ecosystems. Based on our consistent levels of precipitation and […]
Which Exciting Camp Will Your Child Love?
Whether your child enjoys robots, cupcakes, basketball, or theater, FCDS Summer Enrichment has plenty of activities to let him or her discover new passions, create masterpieces, meet friends, and take […]
The Gifts of Native Trees
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, and The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry are individually memorable picture books that illustrate the value of our […]