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Five Ways to Beat Winter Blues on the Outer Banks
We’re officially past the holiday season – to the disappointment of some and the delight of others. I’m a staunch member of that first category because for me the holidays usher in such a festive and cheerful season. Now that New Year's Day and Old Christmas have wrapped up, we’re left to return to normal life. That... Read More
An Outer Banks Tradition: Old Christmas
“Christmas comes twice on the Outer Banks,” exclaimed my brother while walking around Duck. While the sight of free cheese samples elicited this exclamation, he had a point. While the rest of the world keeps their Christmas Day confined to December 25, Rodanthe residents go above and beyond by celebrating a second... Read More
Outer Banks Events to Ring in the New Year
You know how the song goes: What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Me? I love spending it on the beach bundled up against the cold and then snacking away on hors d’oeuvres, waiting for the countdown until midnight. It’s low-key fun, and I love it. The Outer Banks is one of my favorite places to be during the New Year... Read More
Outer Banks Activities to Entertain Your Household over the Holidays
A pro of living on the Outer Banks? People want to make your home their holiday getaway destination. Wow, look at you – popular, in demand and excused from all holiday travel! But that also means it’s up to you to amuse a houseful of family and friends. After a while those Christmas movie countdowns just won’t cut it... Read More
Last-Minute Gifts for People Who Love the OBX
'Tis the season for buying stuff and giving stuff. If you're finished shopping and wrapping and have all your presents neatly piled under the tree, I hate you. Did I say that out loud? Just kidding. I admire and deeply envy you right now.
If you’re like me and have a little (or a lot) more shopping to do, you might... Read More