Monday, May 2, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
This week we’re spending time celebrating moms. All those wonderful women in our lives that have made our lives so much richer, taught us about life, learning, love, and caring for people and the world around us. Where would we be without their love, support, and guidance?!
While we know they deserve more than just one special day of celebration, we wanted to share some ways in which you can celebrate with and for mom to show her just how much she means to you.
The three big things to remember this Mother’s Day:
1. Let mom sleep in! When was the last time she got to do that?
2. Don’t let her lift a finger. Meaning she shouldn’t have to cook, clean, or plan anything for her special day.
3. Quality time. Regardless of what you plan to do, remember, that quality time spent with her is what it is all about.
Mothers in general often neg; ...
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
A Lowcountry favorite festival we all anxiously await is almost here! The Taste of Beaufort will be bringing all the flavors and deliciousness of the Lowcountry together on May 6th and 7th at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in Downtown Beaufort!
If you’ve never experienced this locally treasured event, you don’t want to miss it! Our fantastic local participating restaurants will be sampling the best culinary Lowcountry dishes with mouthwatering seafood, delectable desserts, and other favorites.
Also on deck will be live entertainment from Mike Boughton, Departure (A Journey Tribute Band), Chris Jones, The Parris Island Marine Corps Rock Band, Liz Jane, and the Tricky Licks Rock-N-Blues Band! A great line-up for sure! So don’t forget your dancing shoes.
The kiddos will also be entertained with learning to airbrush with Coastal Arts Supply and fun Face painting by Thibault Gallery. There also be a craft fair to explore and purchase many great local fare. ...
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
As the Easter holiday approaches it fills us with hope and a renewal of spirit. The spring season reinforces this beauty with the gorgeous flowers and rebirth of our natural surroundings after the colder months. As we rejoice in this holy week and gather with family and friends, I thought it would be fun to highlight some events taking place around Beaufort and some DIY activities you can do with your family.
April 14-16- The Easter Wagon Journey- Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Hilton Head Island
Hop aboard the lovely red wagon for a spring exploration with the family, while playing I-Spy along the way. Reservations are required.
April 16- 11:30 am- 2022 Eggstavaganza Egglympics- MCRD Parris Island MCX- 409 Wake BLVD, Parris Island
Each unit must participate in all four events with a member of the command team in each event. The events will be as follows: Egg & Spoon Relay Race, The Bunny Hop Sack Race, Punch Cup Relay, and the Egg Drop.
April 17- 9:00 – 11:0. ...
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
Lowcountry Wineries offer the best in Southern grace and style with tours, tastings, gift shops, and beautiful grounds. Each offers a wonderful selection of wines grown from premium grapes in rich vineyard soils of the Lowcountry and around the world. You may need to take a short day trip for a visit, but for the wine lovers, it’ll be worth the time!
I’ve selected three of our favorites that I’m sure you’re going to love. Enjoy!
Island Winery, located on Hilton Head Island, is owned by winemakers Loren & Georgene Mortimer. Growing up in a large Italian family, for Georgene, winemaking was a way of life and spending family time together. She’s carried that love and art on with her husband at the Island Winery. Their wines are hand-crafted in small batches from fresh grapes from the finest regions all over the world. From Italian style Sangiovese, Old Vine Zinfandel, Vintners Reserve, Chardonnay to their Lowcountry Specialty wines made from so. ...
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Wednesday, March 9, 2022 / by Sonya Reiselt
We’re all a little Irish when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and the Beaufort area has a few ways of celebrating you won’t want to miss.
Starting this weekend, with its inaugural event, is Hilton Head Island’s IRISH CONCERT!
Irish Concert in the Park
Where: Lowcountry Celebration Park- Hilton Head Island
When: March 12th at 5:00 p.m.
Presenting traditional pipes, drums, and fun Irish rock from The Fenian Sons (Boston Irish Rock Band), Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums, NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums.
The 37th Annual Hilton Head Island St Patrick’s Day Parade
An incredible family-oriented event and the oldest St Patrick's Day parade in South Carolina! Filled with beautiful floats, marching bands, bagpipes, dancing clowns, children’s entertainment, music and so much more. An event you won’t want to miss.
When: March 13th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island
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