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Thriving Through The Dark
Each fall around this time, I feel compelled to encourage those who struggle with the changing of the seasons and consequent shortening...
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- Nov 3
- 1 min
Holiday Happenings 2023
November 4 | Christmas on the Farm | Amherst November 3-4 | Sweet Violet's Vintage Christmas Market | Virginia Found Goods November 4 |...
- Oct 28
- 1 min
Smith Mountain Lake Lighted Boat Parade
The Lighted Boat Parade is a Smith Mountain Lake holiday tradition. It somehow always manages to sneak up on me, so I wanted to make sure...
- Jan 14
- 1 min
Hot Chocolate Bar
Many of us are seasoned outdoor entertainers. It's relatively simple to organize a laid-back gathering when the sun is shining, the grill...
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Mmmmmaple!
Having lived in the north when I was young, my brain still equates frigid weather with the delicious flavor of maple syrup. Have any of...
- Dec 12, 2022
- 1 min
Lakeside Christmas Playlist
Are you looking for a new holiday playlist to mix things up this year? I've put one together on Spotify just for you! It's peacefully...
- Dec 11, 2022
- 2 min
Christmas Lights 2023
Did you know that there are several fabulous Christmas light displays within easy driving distance of the lake? I've personally been to...
- Dec 3, 2022
- 1 min
Christmas Field Trip | The Hotel Roanoke
Image by Jenny Marie's Photographie The stunning Hotel Roanoke is dressed to the nines during this most festive time of year. I've always...
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
A Christmas To Remember | by: David B. Pope
Growing up in the small town of Harlan, Kentucky I am sure I missed out on a lot of the big city lights and sights. We were not very well...
- Nov 19, 2022
- 1 min
Holiday Countdown Pt.3
Part 1 | Part 2 I hope you're enjoying getting ahead of the curve with me this season! Ready for this week's assignment? Hostess Gifts...
- Nov 13, 2022
- 1 min
Marina Highlight | Magnum Point
Located in Union Hall on the south side of SML, Magnum Point is one of our local marinas that doesn't close for the winter. Serving up...
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Holiday Countdown Pt.2
Find Part 1 HERE Ready for a little more holiday spirit? This week we're thinking ahead to food planning. So much of what we make can be...
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
Holiday Countdown Pt.1
Do all things holiday just kind of sneak up on you every year? Does it always somehow feel like a mad dash to the finish line? Well allow...
- Sep 27, 2022
- 1 min
Cinnamon Hot Toddy
To a coffee mug add: 1oz of cinnamon whiskey 1 t honey Dash of brown sugar Fill with hot water, stir, and garnish with a cinnamon...
- Jan 1, 2022
- 1 min
Winter Light
As we enter the long months that follow all of the light of the holidays, we might feel tempted to simply resign ourselves to the early,...
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