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Carolina Living

Tips, tricks and inspiration for living life to the fullest in North Carolina

Carolina Living

5 Strategies to Save on Fresh Fruits and Veggies

Produce Shopping on a Budget

Carolina Living

7 Ways to Prepare Your Children for Kindergarten

Creating Educational Enrichment in Everyday Activities

Carolina Living

Keep Fit Even on a Trip

Four ways to stay active while on vacation

Carolina Living

Activities to Excite Children All Summer Long

Six ways to make an unforgettable summer break

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Carolina Weddings

Six stunning wedding venues fit for any kind of bride

Carolina Living

A Ride Across the River

The Elwell Cable Ferry is back in action

Carolina Living

Raise a Glass (of Milk!)

Dairy and dairy farming offer a range of health benefits

Carolina Living

4 Simple and Beautiful DIY Wedding Ideas

Cut costs and add enjoyment to wedding preparations

Carolina Living

Money-Saving Tips Before Saying “I Do” to Wedding Plans

Five ways to bring wedding bliss to your wallet

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Home Improvement Wins

DIY success stories from Carolina Country readers

Carolina Living

Liven Your Home with Nature’s Touch

Four ways to incorporate nature-inspired décor into your home

Carolina Living

Home Improvement Projects: DIY vs. Professional

Things to think about before choosing to tackle a project

Carolina Adventures

Celebrating Bigfoot

The WNC Bigfoot Festival offers big fun

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Go Fly a Kite

Fair winds blow for North Carolina kite fliers

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A Path for Everyone

All can enjoy the outdoors with these accessible trails

NC Outdoors

‘Golf’ with a Shotgun

Sporting clays courses offer a different kind of shooting sport

Carolina Living

Follow the Rules of the Road

Five bike safety tips for when you’re on the go

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Enjoy Nature and Leave No Trace

Help preserve natural areas for future generations

Carolina Adventures

Electric Bicycles Open Up Possibilities

Tips to keep in mind before using an e-bike

Carolina Living

Easy Meatless Meals

Nutritious recipes with healthful impacts

Carolina Living

5 To-Dos Before Starting an Aquarium

Get off to a successful start in fishkeeping

Carolina People

Time in the Garden

Lucy Bradley build community through horticulture

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Finding Peace in Plants

Gardening can yield surprising health benefits

Feature Story

Homegrown Goodness

Your guide to growing delicious homegrown tomatoes