Welcome Home: Creek Walk, A Tiny Home Community... Looking to downsize? Check out Creek Walk Tiny Homes where cleaning becomes a breeze and yard work is non-existent. I'll say that louder for the people in the back - yard work is non-existent! Sign me up. In times such as these, many have adopted a new outlook. Less is more. One short mile from the bustling metropolis … [Read more...] about WELCOME HOME: CREEK WALK, A TINY HOME COMMUNITY
SAFETY FIRST AT SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
Safety First at South Carolina Aquarium... “A Brave New World” is certainly a perfect description of our times. Recently, we enjoyed a trip to the South Carolina Aquarium. Everyone was SO excited! The staff has done an exceptional job of implementing safety precautions to minimize the threat of exposure to COVID-19. The underwater residents seem undisturbed by all the changes … [Read more...] about SAFETY FIRST AT SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
19TH ANNUAL GREENVILLE OPEN STUDIOS
19th Annual Greenville Open Studios... If you're a fan of Greenville, you are certainly familiar with the Metropolitan Arts Council. And certainly you're a fan. Founded in 1973, Metropolitan Arts Council provides support to all artists and arts organizations in the Upstate. MAC's vision is to become a "trusted and visionary champion of the arts." A variety of events … [Read more...] about 19TH ANNUAL GREENVILLE OPEN STUDIOS
MUSEUM SCHOOL AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM UPSTATE
Museum School at Children's Museum Upstate... 2020 has not been the best of times, nor has it been the worst of times. We are certainly living in the strangest times. Parents have been struggling to keep their sanity while agonizing over how to help children cope with all the life-altering changes they face daily. How comforting to know that one of our favorite places … [Read more...] about MUSEUM SCHOOL AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM UPSTATE
A PANDEMIC WITH KIDS
A Pandemic with Kids... With Fall less than 30 days away - the air is typically filled with great expectation. After surviving the long, hot summer, parents, teachers, and even children are excited about the first day of school. NOT this year! Anticipation has been replaced with anxiety. Spring didn't bring in warm weather and fun outdoor activities. Instead, 2020 … [Read more...] about A PANDEMIC WITH KIDS
STEP INTO THE RINGOFIRE: A NEW HOME
Step into the RingoFire: A New Home... Greenville is one of the "hot spots" of the Southeast (obviously we think it's THE hot spot.) New industry is crowding the landscape bringing families from across the United States to settle in the Upstate. Greenville provides the perfect environment for businesses such as RingoFire to thrive. Established in 2016, RingoFire is a … [Read more...] about STEP INTO THE RINGOFIRE: A NEW HOME
GREENVILLE DENTAL STUDIO REOPENS
Greenville Dental Studio has reopened... As of Monday, May 11th, Greenville Dental Studio has now reopened for cleanings, check ups and all dental work for our Upstate community. It's time to keep smiling, Greenville! Does anyone really love going to the dentist? I've never been one to hop out of bed excited for a teeth cleaning or getting a cavity filled. Dentist … [Read more...] about GREENVILLE DENTAL STUDIO REOPENS
THE CHANDLER SCHOOL FROM HOME
The Chandler School from Home... Pandemic days are proving to be quite a challenge. Business as usual is no longer business as usual. Public schools (buildings, at least) are closed for the remainder of the 2019 - 2020 academic year. E-Learning has replaced face-to-face instruction in classrooms. Parents and teachers are on pins and needles waiting to hear about the start of … [Read more...] about THE CHANDLER SCHOOL FROM HOME
DUKE STRONG DURING THE PANDEMIC
Duke Strong during the Pandemic... Bob Dylan once sang, "These Times They Are A-Changin." Looking over the past few months, truer words have never been spoken (or sung, in this case.) Unique circumstances pop up daily forcing us to re-think our routines. In times like these, it's comforting to know that some things never change. Duke Sandwich Co. and Duke Foods is still a … [Read more...] about DUKE STRONG DURING THE PANDEMIC
THE PLUS SIDE TO THE PANDEMIC
The Plus Side to the Pandemic... It’s all you see when you turn on the television. Know what? There’s a remedy for that. Watch less television! Scroll past the news posts on Facebook. It’s important to stay informed, but do it without dwelling on all the negatives. Most weeks we crave a blank square on the calendar. But when you’re mandated to stop most normal (definition … [Read more...] about THE PLUS SIDE TO THE PANDEMIC