Driving to work today I saw a guy in a cadillac pulling his fishing boat! Obviously there was nothing stopping this guy from havin' a great day on the water. I thought, wow, now that is a great outlook of life. Just because it's not normal does not mean that it is not possible. I hope he catches a big ole' fish today.

        

I have been blogging away news, upcoming events and cool things I've experienced here with my family for more than a year now. I've thoroughly enjoyed sharing my knowledge of the Outer Banks with my readers, and hopefully you all have gleaned a few helpful hints, saved some money and maybe even had a laugh or two from my postings. My life is getting ready to change quite a bit tomorrow, in an exciting and wonderful ... << MORE >>

This morning as I was sipping my coffee and reading the Virginian-Pilot newspaper, I came upon a little blurb in the NC Coast section and had to share. As I'm always on the lookout for FREE, fun and family-friendly things to do, I thought this sounded like an adventure I just had to blog about. The Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is about 25 minutes west of Manteo, but feels like a lifetime away from our ... << MORE >>

I was saddened this past winter when I heard that an Outer Banks icon--the Winks convenience store on the Beach Road in Kitty Hawk--was closing its doors. Just a hop, skip and a jump from my office, Winks was the convenient and friendly pit stop I often made when I wanted a soda or quick snack. Always greeted with a smile, I enjoyed frequenting this local business... and I know others felt the same. I think ... << MORE >>

Looking for a day of inexpensive fun with the kids?  Check out Paradise Golf in Kill Devil Hills at Milepost 5.5. Kids are $6 a game and adults are $7. The course is huge, but if mini golf doesn't appeal to everyone in your group, there's plenty more to keep the family occupied. Bumper cars are $5 per person, and go-cart rides are $10. If rain dampens the outdoor fun, head inside to the arcade where ... << MORE >>

During this sweltering heat wave, I daydream of September on the Outer Banks and its crisp blue skies, temperatures in the oh-so-pleasant 70s and wide, uncrowded beaches. I've said it before and I'll say it again: September is the best month to visit the Outer Banks. You get all the warmth and sunshine of the summer, minus the crowds and humidity. What could be better?

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As a woman who's less than a month from having baby #2 (in a heat wave, no less!), a day at the spa is just about the most relaxing way I can imagine passing time. Being pampered and off my feet for a few hours is just heavenly, and that's exactly what I'm going to do this Friday. it's not often that I book a spa day for myself--I think the last one was in January ... << MORE >>

It's blazin' hot out there, which makes it perfect timing for the Dare County Arts Council's White Hot Cabaret. On Wednesday, June 30th, celebrate 35 years of the Dare County Arts Council by attending the White Hot Cabaret at Pamlico Jack's in Nags Head. Tickets are $25 for the general public, $15 for DCAC members. From 6:30-9:00PM, enjoy great music, heavy hors d'oeurves, wine and beer. Attendees are encouraged to wear white.

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Have a blast and cruise the beach road in style!  Rent an OBX Beach Buggie and you will have tons of eco-friendly fun!  You can take this baby anywhere on the road ' cause it's street legal!  Complete with headlights, horn, windsheild wipers and a canopy to protect you from the direct sun.  Plug in while you sleep and you are ready to roll the next day.   Contact  OBX BEACH BUGGIES and make your vacation fun and green.  Call 252-715-1295 for rates.

        

Looking for something fun, family-friendly and FREE to do this weekend?  Stop by the Promenade in Kitty Hawk on Friday and Saturday for the Circus Tent Festival with live music, food, face-painting, puppet show and crafts for the kids. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy an evening under the stars compliments of Kitty hawk United Methodist Church. Proceeds will benefit Interfaith Community Outreach. Gates open at 4pm Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit << MORE >>

I'm forever on the hunt for FREE (or, at the very least, affordable) things to do on the Outer Banks. And I found a good one!  I just got word that Sanctuary Vineyards, a local vineyard in Currituck located at the Cotton Gin, is having "Acoustic Sunset" nights every Thursday this summer from 5PM - 8PM. Enjoy free live acoustic music in the vineyard and wine tasting indoors. Bring the kiddies, pets and a lawn chair, ... << MORE >>

What a fantabulous day it's been on the Outer Banks!  I spent the early part of the day at the beach in Nags Head, and it was gorgeous. The water was just about as blue and clear as I've ever seen it here. Sam hunted for shells--he likes to find them, yell, "Look, Mommy!  A big, huge shell!", and then throw them back in.  (Right now we're going through a phase where everything he describes is either "big", ... << MORE >>