Soul Contracts

We have the potential for growth with every person that crosses our path. Those people that actually make it past…
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Good Ol' College Try

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | I discovered a disadvantage to belonging to a third-party phone network that was impacting…
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Little Secrets

Here’s some advice from a girl who loves to travel and live somewhere new (apparently yearly, but that’s a story…
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Triple-win Climate Solutions: Lawns Into Meadows

“A meadow is what can happen when you give the earth a chance to heal itself.” Owen Wormser, Lawns Into…
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Rhonda Yarrington and Grass Root Garden Company

Brian and Craig Artley founded Grass Root Gardens in 1980. The business grew into one of the most trusted and…
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Turn Up The Volume

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | As we were getting ready to find a good breakfast place this morning my…
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The "Whole Bloomin' Thing" Festival

Each year on Mother's Day Weekend, the “Whole Bloomin Thing” Spring Festival brings flowery fun to Waynesville. This year the…
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Personal Finance for Parents: How I Taught My Children about Money

How do your children handle money? How do they earn, save, and spend it? How do you feel about their…
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Denim Day for Sexual Assault Awareness/ Prevention

All residents, businesses, agencies, students and school personnel are invited to participate in the sexual assault awareness/prevention campaign on April…
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Soul Journey

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | How do you know where your soul wants to take you in this lifetime?…
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The Aches and Pains of Nostalgia

One of those things that always catches me off guard is how fast time passes. College is a time where…
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Waynesville's Main Street Mile - 2023

Registration for Waynesville's 2023 Main Street Mile is open! This is a fun and lively family-friendly race. It will take…
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Emily Sampson & Patchwork Meadows

Patchwork Meadows embodies a new way of conceptualizing landscaping. Founder Emily Sampson and her team partner with clients to grow…
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Amanda Henderson & Time to Travel

Vacation planning sounds fun in theory, but who really has time to sit down and plan an entire getaway? Amanda…
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Play Big

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | I like to take what I call run/walks. These are fast paced walks with…
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Q&A with Michaela Lowe of Southern Porch in Canton, N.C.

Nathan and Micheala Lowe own Southern Porch in downtown Canton, which has become a culinary and social hub for the…
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Facing Fears, Finding Courage

By Stefanee Sherman • Rumble Contributor | The only thing that can hold you back in life is yourself and the…
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DIY Laundry Detergent: Good for you and our environment

Let’s talk a little bit about laundry detergent. Not only can it get expensive, but the chemical ingredients in commercial…
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Finding Your North Node

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | The north node in your astrological chart points to what your soul wants to…
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Mighty Four Miler - To Benefit the Riley Howell Foundation

It's almost time for the 3rd annual Mighty Four Miler race in Waynesville. This event is presented by The Corner…
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Why Meditate?

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | I wrote an article called Meditation: why time & place matter that you can find on…
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Avocado Rice

I am a side dish girl through and through when it comes to cooking you know what I mean. There…
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Frequencies

When I tune into the spirit world, I do not sense every spirit that is in the spirit world. On…
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Fishing Days

Growing up I went fishing with my dad and by fishing I mean mostly ran around and asked for snacks…
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Learn More About Somatics with Kristin Jackson

Somatics describes any practice that uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self and listen to signals…
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Boo!

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | A couple of weeks ago I awoke to loud music playing. I mean dance…
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Plateau Pickup

Join neighbors, friends, family and co-workers for the annual Plateau Pickup on Saturday, April 15. Volunteers will begin at Kelsey-…
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Crispy Baked Tofu

They say that tofu is a chameleon food, and it takes on whatever flavors it’s surrounded by or marinated in.…
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9 Ways to Fuel Your Body

Change happens with small, consistent actions and habits. A few tweaks to your daily lifestyle can make you feel more…
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Highlights, heating systems and the law of attraction

By Sabrina Matheny • Remember Highlights’ hidden pictures? These are pictures of common scenes that have images hidden within them. For…
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Sushi Bake

If you’re anything like us then you ended 2022 with heavy amounts of food and good drinks. You also probably…
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How Much, When and Why: Answering Your Money Questions

When it comes to financial planning, one of the big questions is: how much do I need to save so…
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Tales from the Trails with Kathy Odvody

Kathy Odvody is an avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast. With this week’s Rumble theme being ‘Incredible Women,’ we thought it…
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How to Select Your Financial Professional

Do you have a lot of moving parts in your life (i.e., small business, side hustle, rental property, student loan…
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Using the Pendulum for Real Shit

By Sabrina Matheny • I’ve written on how to use a pendulum in the past: Pendulum: Yes or No. That article…
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Homemade Tortilla Chips

Homemade tortilla chips are easy to make and pair perfectly with salsa, guacamole, or another type of dip. They’re an…
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5 Powerhouse Foods for Every Body

I recently donated blood and had my annual physical exam, all in the same day. During the blood donation, they…
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Homemade Tortilla Chips

Homemade tortilla chips are easy to make and pair perfectly with salsa, guacamole or another type of dip. They’re an…
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'Self-Love' Is The First Step Towards 'True Love'

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor |
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Q&A with Robin Batchelor: Swimmer Extraordinaire

Anyone involved in the Haywood County swim community knows Robin Batchelor. She is a powerhouse when it comes to the…
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Convincing Yourself to Keep Going

Sometimes the hardest part of any endeavor is simply getting started. The hurdle of convincing yourself you can do the…
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Cosmic Love

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | As Dr. Wayne Dyer alluded to in his book Change Your Thoughts, Change Your…
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9 Ways to Stay Afloat During the Winter

It’s not even February and I already feel a bit bogged down with the cold and rainy weather. When I…
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Seasons of Womanhood: A Call to Realize the Power of Your Femininity

The wounds from thousands of years of patriarchy cut deep. However, a three-part series starting this February invites women to…
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Vibes

Have you ever been in a room with other people and sensed that something was amiss? You look around the…
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Yoga Teacher Shares Her Journey of Forgiveness

I met Amber Kleid at a yoga retreat at Lake Junaluska a few years ago hosted by Waynesville Yoga Center.…
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Financial Success: Why Behavior Management Matters

When is it a good time to buy? Depends on what you’re buying and who is selling to you. Most…
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Meet Artist Lauren Medford: HCAC Art and Gallery Manager

Artist Lauren Medofrd was recently promoted to art and gallery manager with the Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC). A native…
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Learning the Hard Way + 10 Tips for Snowboarding Newbies

The older you get the harder it feels to learn something new. Old dog, new tricks and all that. Be…
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Blurange Banana Smoothie

I created this smoothie recently with some ingredients I had in my fridge and pantry. I call it a blurange…
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