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While the mom in your life likely deserves heaps of thoughtful gifts and a day that gives her a perfect balance between family and...
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Audra Krieg
- Apr 16, 2020
- 3 min
Outer Banks? New on Netflix Now
Let’s be honest. There’s a ton of Netflix being watched right now. If you’re anything like my husband and I, you’ve watched your fair...
Audra Krieg
- Mar 28, 2020
- 6 min
Quarantine Meal Plan
A treasured friend of mine and I often discuss how much we hate germs. We are both quick to grab a hand sanitizer for each others kids...
Audra Krieg
- Mar 5, 2020
- 4 min
Giving Postpartum Expectations the Middle Finger
Mom Brain. Mom Guilt. Mom Belly... there are plenty of mom specific things that come with having a new baby. In fact, most of those...
Audra Krieg
- Feb 10, 2020
- 2 min
Outer Banks Hospital Gala 2020
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 16, 2019
- 2 min
Rooster's Southern Kitchen - Holiday Hospitality at its Finest
Rooster's Southern Kitchen has become one of our favorite spots for dinner because the food is so delicious. We always feel like we're...
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 30, 2019
- 2 min
Sunshine Craft - Tattooing Pumpkins
Happy Halloween y'all! I'm not big on pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin pie but if there's one thing I love, it's crafting and creating...
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
- Sep 6, 2019
- 2 min
OBX Kids Are Giving Back
You don’t need to be searching for signs of togetherness and community around here this week. It’s clear that the Outer Banks is tightly...
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