Outer Banks Hospital Gala 2020
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I might sound like a broken record, in fact, I’m certain that I do. But, I really do love the way that the Outer Banks community takes...
Audra Krieg
- Feb 4, 2020
- 8 min
Marigold Lovelyn
First things first, I love birth stories. I think they are so important and need to be written. For me, it's free therapy but I hope that...
Audra Krieg
- Jan 7, 2020
- 3 min
Staycation at Towne Place Suites
A few years ago in a conversation with my husband I exclaimed, “traveling is my favorite!” I was trying to convince him that we needed to...
Audra Krieg
- Dec 10, 2019
- 2 min
Sunshine Craft - Holiday Crafts from Kids
Most of you already know that we are BIG on crafting around here. Penny is constantly looking for a new project and she's desperate for...
Audra Krieg
- Dec 2, 2019
- 2 min
2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Adventure Loving Kids
After all of the Black Friday shopping and Small Business Saturday, I know some of us are all shopped out! This year, I found some great...
Audra Krieg
- Nov 27, 2019
- 2 min
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Two Roads Tavern Off Season Specials
Thanksgiving is tomorrow! This Fall has flown by and I am so excited to get into the kitchen with my family and put together our favorite...
Audra Krieg
- Nov 25, 2019
- 3 min
2019 Holiday Guide for Teenagers
When it comes to teenagers holiday lists they either want everything or they are really difficult to shop for. Some years, Joey comes to...
Audra Krieg
- Nov 16, 2019
- 3 min
Holiday 2019 - Shop Local, Shop Small
I've put the skeletons back into the closet where they belong and the rest of our Halloween decorations have been put back into their...
Audra Krieg
- Oct 28, 2019
- 2 min
Black Pelican: Locals specials are something to celebrate
There’s something about the Black Pelican Seafood Co. in Kitty Hawk that calls us through the heavy old door for our special occasions...
Audra Krieg
- Oct 23, 2019
- 2 min
Spanish Immersion - Culture Immersion
It’s been a while since I shared a Spanish Immersion update. Some of you may know that our (almost 7 year old) daughter, Penny attends...
Audra Krieg
- Oct 19, 2019
- 2 min
Fall Resolutions
If you’ve been following along since this time last year then you know that I am not much for New Years Resolutions. I resolve to make...
Audra Krieg
- Oct 16, 2019
- 2 min
Brewing Station to host Backyard Benefit
When it comes to giving back to our local community there are a few local restaurants that really lead the pack to help with fundraisers...
Audra Krieg
- Oct 8, 2019
- 2 min
SEAGLASS SECRETS FROM THE OUTER BANKS!
With over 20 direct messages on social media a week pertaining to seaglass, I figured it was time to work smarter and not harder! I try...
Audra Krieg
- Aug 12, 2019
- 2 min
Outer Banks Brewing Station offers something for everyone
When you think of a brewery, you might not automatically think of a child friendly atmosphere. While brewery tours and innovative brewing...
Audra Krieg
- Aug 6, 2019
- 2 min
Date Like You're on Vacation: Surfer Girl Sailing in Duck
It’s been kind of quiet around the Outer Banks Mom blog lately. The quietness is partially because it’s “busy season” around here. As a...
Audra Krieg
- Jun 8, 2019
- 3 min
Bucket List - June 2019
THE JUNE REPORT Check out our insider scoop on what's going on here on The Outer Banks in JUNE! You won't want to miss any of these hot...
Audra Krieg
- Jun 3, 2019
- 3 min
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Barrier Island Bagels
One of our family’s favorite breakfast spots is Barrier Island Bagels in the Southern Shores Marketplace. They were easily added to our...
Audra Krieg
- May 22, 2019
- 4 min
Simple Beach Gear
Open for business! It’s that time of year on the Outer Banks and the doors are open, the homes are filling up and the memories are being...
Audra Krieg
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
Sunshine Craft: Indigo Beach Blanket
My kids are probably going to look back someday and know that they were raised by a true worry-wart. I am always offering up unsolicited...
Audra Krieg
- May 5, 2019
- 3 min
An Epic Kid Party
I’m sure that I’m starting to sound like a broken record here, but there is a reason for that! Raising children here on this little...
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