Find Your Happy

Figuring out life is hard. Watching everyone around you figure it out at a faster rate is even harder. I…
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What's For You

My new prayer or mantra these days is what’s for me. I decided on this phrase because I woke up…
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The Truth About Endometriosis

Jennifer Winney has lived in Upstate South Carolina her entire life. Growing up, she was exposed to real estate through…
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Power: Where is it?

Power: when you feel like you don’t have it, it becomes your focus. Who likes to feel powerless? There are…
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4 Reasons to Plan a Staycation

Currently three of the four kids in our house are out in the woods participating in an experience called Wilderness…
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Women and Personal Finance: Is Simplicity Realistic?

Simplicity is seductive. Knowing how to do more with less is desirable for many. But when it comes to your…
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Events & Activities: Fourth of July and Beyond

Get ready for the holiday weekend!
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The Bus Queen

I was sitting on a crowded bus making its way through the busy streets of Paris when a seat opened…
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Back In The Game

It’s been probably a year since I stepped on an actual rugby pitch, but it always feels the same. A…
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Compris or Non Compris

In France, the price of service in a restaurant is included in the bill and the servers are paid roughly…
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New exhibit at the Shelton House

A new exhibit on the history of weaving in Haywood County will open Friday, June 16 at Shelton House —…
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Q&A with Stacy Pores of 2 Chicks & a Gluten-Free Kitchen

Stacy Pores is owner of 2 Chicks & a Gluten-Free Kitchen based out of Haywood County, N.C. When she was…
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Riding In The Backseat

I was riding in the backseat of car headed to a D-Day service in Normandy, France when the road narrowed…
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DIY Summertime Candles

Summertime and candles dance well together. Whether you're hosting a romantic al fresco dinner or simply trying to battle mosquitoes,…
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The Glad Eye

In the south, we are taught to be friendly to strangers. Not wanting to appear rude, we walk down streets…
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What's going on this weekend?

What's going on this weekend?
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Unexpected Camping Adventures

The weather forecast called for a 50 percent chance of rain, but we stuck with our plan to go camping.…
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Women & Money: My Personal Experiences with Investing

In today’s world, with access to information and trading platforms available online, investing is more accessible now than ever. Though…
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Hang Ten

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Watching a bevy of kite surfers today inspired me to contemplate new and exciting…
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Hard Things

A nice long stretch after a car ride, hitting the gym after a hiatus, the first run after your schedule…
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Cultivate Garden Shop Opens in Frog Level

It seems the warmer weather is finally here to stay, and we can confidently plant flowers and vegetables without the…
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What's going on this weekend?

What's going on this weekend?
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Flowing

I recently watched a video of Carolyn Myss discussing how guidance works. She shared how she returned from teaching overseas…
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Energy To Give

By Stefanee Sherman • Rumble Writer |Getting to work with, learn from and befriend incredible women has been an inspiration in…
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Libby Rodenbough Releases Sophomore Record

On May 12, North Carolina-based musician Libby Rodenbough released her sophomore solo album, Between the Blades, via Sleepy Cat Records.
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Chickpea Feta Salad

As the weather warms and we have access to more local produce, I am craving all things fresh. With a…
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Ashokan Farewell

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | We all have music that inspires us or gives us a time and place…
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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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