A Look Into the Influential Gilded Age and North Carolina
The Gilded Age is defined as a time period in American history from 1865 to 1902. It was a time of glitz, glamor, industrialization, individualism, political strife and corruption. Inventions, […]
“King of the Squirrels”
by Renee Skudra It is a gloriously sunny morning, with light streaming through the branches of the dogwood tree in front of my house, rendering its blossoms gleaming and hazy, […]
My Favorite Baby Purchases That I Actually Use – Six Baby Items That Have Made My Life Easier As A Busy Mom
As a mom in today’s digital world, it feels like I am constantly bombarded with ads or advice on all the things I need to buy for my babies. I […]
Reflections of a Southern Yankee; Earned, Not Deserved
I turn 51 this month. I guess that officially puts me over the hill (50 just means you reached the top). It’s hard to fathom how time has flown by, […]
The Birth That Taught Me Hope – My Birth Story: Part 2
If you read my birth story part one in last month’s issue, then you know I had a breeze of a pregnancy and a very trying labor and delivery. My […]
Successfully Transitioning from the School Year to Summer!
While it may seem that a transition from a busy school year to a relaxed summer may be an easy one, it can be detrimental to younger children if no […]
Nurturing Generational Wealth: Passing on More Than Money
by STEVEN GALLO, CFP®, FINANCIAL ADVISOR In the realm of affluent families, securing a financial legacy is a common objective. It’s not merely about transferring wealth; it’s about imparting values, […]
Words of Wisdom from the Great Men in Our Lives
If we are really lucky, we get to live our lives being loved and supported by a father or other cherished male role model. The best of these men give […]
It’s A Grand Life – Keeping Children Safe in Summer
It’s June, and soon, most children will be out of school. If you ask them which season is their favorite, I would bet they would overwhelmingly say summer. No more […]
Beautiful Beach Getaways in NC
It’s just that time of year to be thinking about getting away for summer vacation. Like many North Carolinians, you may be dreaming of hot, sandy beaches and sand dunes…oceanfront […]