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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 28, 20192 min read
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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 12, 20192 min read
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Outer Banks Mom Approved: Two Roads Tavern
When we started the Outer Banks Mom Approved program, the goal was to simply create a little black book of local restaurants that make...
Audra Krieg
Jun 26, 20192 min read
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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
Jun 3, 20193 min read
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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 22, 20194 min read
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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 20, 20192 min read
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Power in Reviews
Last week I was sitting at Waverider's Coffee and Deli in Nags Head. I was waiting to meet a friend for lunch and I took a seat in one of...
Audra Krieg
Feb 13, 20194 min read
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Self Care and Sea Glass
A few months ago my husband and I were on our way to a birthday party. We were running a few minutes late but realized that we had...
Audra Krieg
Jan 11, 20195 min read
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The Age of the Entrepreneur
When my family and I moved here about 8 years ago, we felt like we hit the lottery. My husband and I would walk circles around our small...
Audra Krieg
Dec 22, 20183 min read
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Outer Banks Mom Approved: OBX FroYo on the Go
If you’ve been to any of our great outdoor Outer Banks events this Fall, then you have probably seen the OBX Frozen Yogurt trailer. From...
Audra Krieg
Nov 16, 20182 min read
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Outer Banks Mom Approved: Southern Shores Pizza
We're so excited to announce that Southern Shores Pizza is on the Outer Banks Mom Approved list! I know what you're thinking, obviously a...
Audra Krieg
Aug 22, 20182 min read
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