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Fall Crockpot Recipes The Entire Family Will Enjoy

Slow cooker vegetables
Fall might just be the best season of the entire year. It’s your chance to enjoy the cooler weather, get cozy, and spend time at home with your family. At the same time, it’s also a busy time of year, which means you may not have a ton of extra... [read more]

Warm Yourself Up With These Fall Cookies

Frosting Oatmeal Cookies
When fall rolls around, it means your daily activities might change a bit. Instead of going to the pool or park, you may be looking for ways to spend more time indoors. If you’re searching for something to do while you’re there, why not take the time to bake some... [read more]

Pumpkin Spice Desserts To Try This Season

Homemade pumpkin bread with cream cheese icing sliced and ready to eat on rustic wooden table, delicious breakfast
It’s finally fall, and that means it’s time for a change. That may mean it’s also time to change up your dessert menu. After all, if you’re going to make something sweet this time of year, it might as well be pumpkin-spice flavored. Need some inspiration? Take a look at... [read more]

7 Home Decoration Ideas For Fall

A cozy reading nook in the fall with a blanket and coffee
Can you believe that fall is finally here? It feels like this year has just flown by. But for those who hate the heat and can’t wait for the Halloween festivities, this is by far the best season of the year. It’s your chance to get cozy and enjoy the... [read more]

Try These North Carolina Recipes

American biscuits from scratch covered with thick, white sausage gravy.
Did you know that there are a ton of recipes out there that come straight from North Carolina? You may have tried some dishes in the past, but there may be others you’ve never even heard of. Either way, if you love living in North Carolina, they’re something you should... [read more]

Flowers That Can Survive North Carolina’s Hot Sun

Monarch butterfly on a pink flower in a garden
If you're not a naturally gifted gardener, you might have given up hopes for developing a green thumb long ago. But wait - your pitiful plants may have more to do with the climate than with anything you're doing wrong! When the sun is as unforgiving as it can be... [read more]

9 Barbecue Sauces To Try This Summer

Barbecue ribs cooking on the grill
Barbecue is a summertime staple, a crowd pleaser in all of its many incarnations. Whether your idea of great 'cue is brisket, pork, chicken, or ribs, the secret's in the sauce. We've got nine of them that are well worth a taste tour as you seek out a signature barbecue... [read more]

12 Places To Take A Stroll This Summer In Kinston, NC!

Woman walking on a path outside.
If you're looking for a new place to get a little exercise while exploring nature, check out one of these nearby spots! Rails to Trails Greenway This greenway in Jacksonville offers 17 miles of trails, greenways, running areas, and bike trails. The trail goes from U.S. 17 near Onslow Drive to Camp... [read more]

Prepare Something Sweet For Your Mom This Mother’s Day

Blueberry crisp for Mother's Day dessert.
When Mother’s Day rolls around, you probably think about buying your mom a present or getting her some flowers. However, have you ever wondered if there were other ways to celebrate her? For instance, you could consider making her a dessert. Almost every mom loves a sweet treat, and it... [read more]