If you're like me I'm sure you've heard that before. Raising children in today's world is not easy. It's a world of instant gratification and gotta have. I consider myself "cost conscientious". My husband says I'm cheap. I'm the girl who watches for sales and "clearance" is my best friend. I believe in getting the most for my money and saving as much as I can. Teaching my children this is not always easy.
www.giveme20.com is a great website offering tips and worksheets for children and teens. It has great suggestions to help teach them about waiting for sale prices and not falling for impulse buys.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Little Shop of Horrors?
Did you know the Green Swamp of Brunswick County is home to the Venus flytrap? This endangered plant is native to Southeastern North Carolina. I believe the plant became well known as the star of the 80’s movie Little Shop of Horrors.
Of course there are no 8 foot plants eating steaks for dinner, but they can be found in the wild eating on spiders and other insects. Individuals can purchase them from nurseries or may easily see the unique plants at the Ft. Fisher Aquarium.
Of course there are no 8 foot plants eating steaks for dinner, but they can be found in the wild eating on spiders and other insects. Individuals can purchase them from nurseries or may easily see the unique plants at the Ft. Fisher Aquarium.
Bald Head Island, NC
Old Baldy, N.C.’s oldest surviving lighthouse is the picture of Bald Head Island. The lighthouse itself has served many purposes throughout the years. Its original goal was to light Frying Pan Shoals which it never was able to do since the Shoals extend about 30 nautical miles. Since early 1865, it has served as a low intensity light and a radio beacon to direct ships into the Cape Fear. Today, Old Baldy makes her presence known with a long steady beam.
Bald Head Island can only be reached by ferry or private boat and no vehicles are allowed on the island. Residents and visitors get around on golf carts, bikes or walking. The island is truly an escape from city life into a quieter gentler time.
Bald Head Island can only be reached by ferry or private boat and no vehicles are allowed on the island. Residents and visitors get around on golf carts, bikes or walking. The island is truly an escape from city life into a quieter gentler time.
Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Before the mid 1950’s Ocean Isle Beach, called Hale’s Beach by the locals, was nothing more than dunes, birds and a fishing shack. Odell Williamson purchased the island and the first full time residents moved to the island.
A lot has changed over the years. Now, Ocean Isle is a town filled with full-time residents and welcomes vacationers all year long. Many locals have set up shop along the causeway while the island continues to maintain the ability to escape from the rush of everyday life.
A lot has changed over the years. Now, Ocean Isle is a town filled with full-time residents and welcomes vacationers all year long. Many locals have set up shop along the causeway while the island continues to maintain the ability to escape from the rush of everyday life.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Holden Beach, North Carolina- Mary's Gone Wild and Tree House Art
Folk Art, tree houses, and children are Mary’s passion. Her unique little shop sits right on Holden Beach Rd. Miscellaneous items have been turned into tree houses and her folk art is displayed out back. There is no admission to view the art, tree houses or antiques but all donations received are sent to Feed the Children.
Money Island
The North Carolina Coast is full of history and Brunswick and New Hanover counties are no exception. The area is full of settlement and battlefield stories but it also carries many exciting and intriguing stories of piracy.
Captain Kidd is said to have second only to Blackbeard. Both spent a great deal of time around our area but Kidd is said to have left something behind. Ever heard of Money Island? Today, it is a privately owned small wooded island just off Masonboro Inlet.
According to legend, Kidd had done very well for himself off the Wilmington Coast. He made a deal with one of his seaman to watch over the buried treasure until he came back for it. After five years the seaman could take half of the treasure if Kidd had not returned and the same in another five years.
After burying the treasure, the seaman built a home on the island and a larger place on the mainland. After being married in Charleston, seaman Redfield returned with his wife. A year had past when a few of Kidd’s mate’s returned to steal the treasure. Redfield would not give up the location. They were taken to Charleston for supplies and during a drunken rage, the authorities learned of the kidnapped Redfield’s.
The mate’s were arrested and Redfield and his wife never returned to Money Island. Kidd was executed in London before he could return. It is believed the buried treasure is still there today.
The Coastal Chronicles, Volume I Jack E. Fryar, Jr. Editor
Captain Kidd is said to have second only to Blackbeard. Both spent a great deal of time around our area but Kidd is said to have left something behind. Ever heard of Money Island? Today, it is a privately owned small wooded island just off Masonboro Inlet.
According to legend, Kidd had done very well for himself off the Wilmington Coast. He made a deal with one of his seaman to watch over the buried treasure until he came back for it. After five years the seaman could take half of the treasure if Kidd had not returned and the same in another five years.
After burying the treasure, the seaman built a home on the island and a larger place on the mainland. After being married in Charleston, seaman Redfield returned with his wife. A year had past when a few of Kidd’s mate’s returned to steal the treasure. Redfield would not give up the location. They were taken to Charleston for supplies and during a drunken rage, the authorities learned of the kidnapped Redfield’s.
The mate’s were arrested and Redfield and his wife never returned to Money Island. Kidd was executed in London before he could return. It is believed the buried treasure is still there today.
The Coastal Chronicles, Volume I Jack E. Fryar, Jr. Editor
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