“Give me a RC Cola and a MoonPie I’m playin’ Maple on the hill I’ll catch that freight train on the blind Leave my corn down at the mill ’Cause I sold my calf for a dollar and half So Brother, I can pay the bill Give me a RC Cola and a MoonPie I’m playin’ Maple on the hill.” ... Read More »
When you picture the coast, do sandy toes, salty air, and sea shells come to mind? These are all generic icons we associate with being near the ocean. But there are other landmarks that define the coastline: lighthouses. Before my family moved back to North Carolina from Virginia, we decided to take a beach vacation to the Outer Banks. With ... Read More »
If you’re a baby boomer, retirement is probably one subject that has been on your mind for some time. You’ve worked hard all your life and have probably given a lot of thought to how you want to spend the next part of your life. However, if you’re like many boomers, you might have delayed retirement due to the economy ... Read More »
Crystal clear water and miles of shoreline at some of the finest lakes in the nation attract many people looking for retirement destinations at or near the water’s edge. Tennessee lake living offers tranquility, a relaxing environment and innumerable outdoor recreational activities. Tennessee boasts over 250 lakes and reservoirs, most of which were man-made. Nestled in the Smoky Mountain foothills ... Read More »
As the sun slowly sinks below the horizon, a once clear blue sky fills with breathtaking hues of crimson, orange and gold. Watching such dazzling sunsets perched on a sandy white beach is just one of the many reasons retirees choose Florida’s West Coast as their retirement destination. With real estate prices having returned to pre-market bubble levels and an ... Read More »
Outside Magazine recently ranked Wilmington among a list of Best Towns – “the finest places you’d ever want to call home.” Listed along with cities and towns such as Chattanooga, TN (reader’s choice for best town), and Charleston, SC, the magazine calls the river city the “Next Big Thing.” Here’s what else they had to say about Wilmington: It’s similar ... Read More »
What is your ideal lifestyle? Ask yourselves, “What do we really want?” After 10 years of speaking with thousands of people, common threads emerged… What Do You Really Want in Retirement? Everyone wants the same things… peace of mind, being carefree, knowing that you will never run out of resources and feeling valuable and needed. Realizing this provides a starting ... Read More »
Whether you are building a new custom home or renovating an older home, thinking and living green can be incorporated to help the environment and your bottom line. Below, you’ll see how one family in California has created one of the greenest homes in America, scoring 104 out of a possible 108 points, earning them a LEED Platinum certification. Meet ... Read More »
Ideal Living magazine is proud to announce the location of the 2011/2012 Ideal Home at Palmetto Bluff, in Bluffton, SC. Set in the heart of Palmetto Bluff’s Wilson Village, the 2,176-square-foot Ideal Home has a central location among the Wilson Cottages, is just steps from the Wilson Lawn & Racquet Club and a short walk to the May River Golf ... Read More »
Looking for a way to blow off the winter gloom? Head to the mountains for snowy scenery, first rate skiing and a little bit of romance, too. There’s something decidedly comforting about waking up in an expansive room, its walls, ceiling and floors paneled in soft heart-pine, a little bit of hazy sunlight streaming in the windows. Outside, a long ... Read More »
With its palm-fringed white sand beaches, warm turquoise waters and verdant rainforest, Puerto Rico is as dreamy a Caribbean island as Bermuda, Jamaica, Antigua or the Bahamas. Its culture is a vibrant blend of Spanish, Taíno Indian, African and American influences. This tropical, salsa music-filled paradise is a world away from frigid winter, yet direct flights from most major U.S. ... Read More »
If you were to stand out in the ocean off the South Carolina coast and look back towards the shore, you might see a shrimp trawler pulling its nets slowly across the sea. The land beyond would sparkle, and it would be hard to tell the ocean from the shore. You would see the Lowcountry for what it truly is-its ... Read More »
Watching the purple haze lift over the Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee makes it easy to see why thousands choose to retire to the tranquil, yet vibrant state each year. Tourists arrive in the state by the thousands, many of whom decide to make it their permanent residence. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the ninth most visited tourist ... Read More »
With its palm-fringed white sand beaches, warm turquoise waters and verdant rainforest, Puerto Rico is as dreamy a Caribbean island as Bermuda, Jamaica, Antigua or the Bahamas. Its culture is a vibrant blend of Spanish, Taíno Indian, African and American influences. This tropical, salsa music-filled paradise is a world away from frigid winter, yet direct flights from most major U.S. ... Read More »
Strolling along an expansive, uncrowded white sand beach is the perfect way to spend a fall day in the Southeast. With the waters still warmed by the summer sun and the flocks of tourists back at their homes, the fall is one of the best times to be at the beach. There is something about the salt air and the ... Read More »
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