DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Green Cleaning
by SUSAN BOYOUNG BAILEY SCHABACKER Forgo the costly cocktail of chemicals you use to clean your home. Instead, opt for green cleaning products that aren’t harmful or toxic when breathed […]
Lights, Camera, North Carolina! A Look at the Tarheel State on the Silver Screen
Located on the coast of North Carolina, the town of Wilmington is often referred to as “Hollywood East” due to the numerous television and film productions that have taken place […]
Spring into Spring Life Hacks
by Susan Boyoung Bailey Schabacker Spring into a healthier and more vibrant lifestyle this spring! Want to find quicker, more efficient and effective ways of spring cleaning, home improvement, gardening […]
Silence Your Inner Critic
Will you please just shut up? I’m tired of listening to you. Who are you anyway? Are you me? Am I you? There are times when that inner voice is […]
Cure or Kill – Old Remedies that Would Horrify Us Today
Medicine in the 21st century has brought us things like robots that help perform surgeries and maybe too many medicines for us to wrap our heads around. However, back in the […]
It’s A Grand Life – Keep Making Sweet Memories
Recently, we took our biennial family trip to Disney World. This trip is something I look forward to as much, if not more, than the grandchildren do. Thanks to Google, […]
Spring’s Budding Beauties Bring Busy Butterflies and Bees
by SUSAN BOYOUNG BAILEY SCHABACKER SPRING’S SPLENDID SCENERY With spring’s arrival, the outdoors are calling. Sunny, blue skies beckon and set the scene for vivid, colorful flowers. Shrubs and trees […]
Navigating Budgeting Conversations With Your Partner
Dollars and cents may be black and white, but discussing finances can be a sensitive topic for many people. In fact, money arguments are the second leading cause of divorce, […]
I Love Me: Intentional Activities to Teach Children About Self Love
One of the most important and meaningful relationships your child will ever have is with themselves. The art of self love begins early in life and with the right encouragement, […]
Make it a Salem Summer at Salem Gymnastics & Swim
The calendar may say “February,” but summer is fast approaching, and we want children to have the BEST, most FUN summer possible! For years, Salem Gymnastics & Swim has hosted […]