via VirginiaBeachHorseback.comVirginia Beach makes a great destination for a Valentine’s Day retreat. A stroll along the waterfront at sundown gives an entrancing view of the kaleidoscope of colors of the sunset. Likewise, a walk along the beach at nig…
It seems everyone is busy these days and looking for convenience and ways to cut down the time they spend on things like cooking. But saving time doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune eating out or sacrificing flavor. A few smart substitutions can take your homemade meals and elevate them to something right out of a restaurant.Boxed dessert mixes are convenient for busy bakers, but the end result often tastes like it came from a box. However, a few tricks can change that. For mixes that call
via EventbriteI remember watching the Lawrence Welk Show with my folks, and whenever they played one of the great swing tunes from the ‘40s, it made me want to jitterbug. There is something about Glen Miller or Benny Goodman songs that evoke joy and ma…
via Special Olympics VirginiaOne of the beloved winter traditions at Virginia Beach is an event called Polar Plunge, which involves taking an icy dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Even if you aren’t one of the hearty souls who find such an endeavor appealing,…
While coffee has been around for a very long time, over recent years it has entered into a new renaissance. So many options await both experienced and novice coffee drinkers. Nothing can compare to the smell of fresh coffee brewing, and these days it’s really fun to be a coffee lover!Coffee shops have returned as neighborhood gathering places. You can even pull up a chair and work while you enjoy your drink. Many are pet-friendly, often providing special treats for pups. Travelers can find
Beat the January doldrums by attending two upcoming events in Virginia Beach! One will help travel fiends fantasize about trips they’d like to take, and the other will give gardeners dreams of how they’d like their yards to look in the spring.via 106.9…
Many of us fight the temptation to hibernate under blankets during the winter, so fixing dinner starts to feel like a chore. Why not make things easier on yourself by taking advantage of kitchen appliances that make preparing meals easy?The latest trend in cooking is updated pressure cookers, such as the Instantpot. These modern versions of a pressure cooker are easy to use and make cooking a breeze. After getting comfortable with the initial setup, these cookers practically do the work for you.
via Virginia BeachWhew! The holidays are over, and although they were grand and glorious, they can be draining. We love all the activities associated with Christmastime, but cramming so much within a month can leave us wanting some downtime. Now that y…