Getting out doors and seeing all of natures wonders can be a spiritual experience all on its own. Walking or hiking a nature path, meditating beside a babbling stream or the rush of a waterfall can cleanse the mind and body. Those who meditate regularly in nature will notice a bond to mother earth develop ...
Gas prices are up. The unemployment rate is up. The foreclosure rate is up. So what’s down? The distance that many people these days are going for vacations. In fact, a lot of people these days are taking staycations – staying at home instead of their annual trip to Florida or South Carolina’s coast. If ...
One of the great things about living in Georgia is the number of public events and state fairs that are available for the community to enjoy. From the Georgia State Fair in Macon, to The Georgia National Fair in Perry, to the celebrated North Georgia State Fair in Marrietta (northwest of Atlanta) there is plenty ...
In your life a few days are remembered as moments when you began a new journey. Starting school was scaring, graduating school was your passage into adulthood, and your wedding day is day you commitment to your new family. It is a day that clearly defines your promise to another person, a day that firmly ...
Although it’s still in the mid to upper 90s, fall will soon be in the air here in the North Georgia Mountains. When summer does fade into fall, many fall festivals in the North Georgia Mountains be getting underway. Here’s a rundown of some of the fall festivals, county by county… *Gilmer County— Apple Arts ...
Wine tours through North Georgia are becoming more and more popular. Last year I went on one out of Athens that encompassed seven wineries in two days. A new one in the mix is the beautiful Montaluce Estate in Dahlonega. Blessed with some of the steepest, well-drained hillsides to be found in the U.S., North ...
If you’re thinking of moving to a new area when you retire, then check out North Georgia, as it’s fast becoming one of the most desirable retirement areas in the United States. Not only does North Georgia abound in natural beauty with mountains, lakes, and waterfalls, but it also has much to offer active seniors. ...
The baby is screaming. The kids are fighting, again. The dog is trying to kill the cat. You still need to fix dinner AND clean the house. Then your husband gives you that “come hither” look! Oh brother. Whether you’re a working mom or SAHM, this scenario is very similar in many households across the ...
