The Unexpected Gifts of Grief

Experiencing a significant loss can be considered one of the most difficult and painful experiences in our lives. There are many factors that play into a loss experience and how […]
24/7 Marriage: Are You an Avoider?

by JAVIER & SHANAN LABRADOR, The Marriage Flippers “If I say something, she will be mad. Shoot. If I don’t say something, she will be even more upset. I don’t even know […]
Westport Swim & Tennis Club: Family fun from the courts to the pool!

Located in the heart of the Westport community in Denver, NC, Westport Swim & Tennis Club is a family-run, membership-based club inclusive to the Lake Norman area and surrounding communities. […]
Simple Schooling at Home

by LAURA CZERWINKSKI It’s not ‘new news’ that more families are choosing to educate their children at home, especially since the throes of the pandemic. In fact, there are currently […]
Spreading Unconditional Love: Meet the Heart of the Carolinas UU Animal Ministry

ChainFreeDogs.org As with many grassroots organizations, Chain Free Dogs started with a few good people doing heartfelt volunteer work on behalf of their favorite animal! Chartered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit […]
A Simpler Life

by LESLIE SPEAS Does your life feel overly complicated? Does it feel like you are pulled in a dozen different directions? Do you ever wish for a quieter, simpler time, […]
Why do we procrastinate and what can we do about it?

by KAREN COOPER You may have heard the saying, never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow? Funny, right? Not so much…. Procrastination. Webster’s dictionary […]
One Man’s Perspective: 28-Day Cruise

by CHARLIE SCHULER You may know that we have cruised our sailboat extensively for many years, but as the Bible says, “There is a time for everything.” And our time […]
The Last Word From the Lake: Time Traveling in Spring

By the time this magazine lands in your hands we will have sprung forward into Daylight Savings Time…or maybe “sprung” out of Daylight Savings Time and into Standard Time? I […]
Three Benefits of Powering-Up Your 401(k)

The contribution limits for 401(k) plans increase for tax year 2023. For those looking to max out their plans, the most you can contribute will be $22,500—an increase of $2,000. […]