Trashion Show, a fashion show for the coast!
Just about a year ago, I sat down with one of my dearest friends and talked about an idea that I had. Mandy Harlow, the owner and...
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Audra Krieg
Mar 26, 20192 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Black Pelican Ghost Stories and Pizza
One of my favorite things about Black Pelican Seafood in Kitty Hawk, second only to the amazing food, is the atmosphere. Black Pelican...
Audra Krieg
Mar 15, 20193 min read
Taste of the Beach, Family Style!
Foodies unite, the 2019 Outer Banks Taste of the Beach weekend is almost here! My family and I are pretty excited for this year’s Taste...
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Mar 15, 20193 min read
At Home Teeth Whitening: Does It Work?
If you read my recent blog about how I am re-implementing self-care into my life then you already know that I have carved out some me...
Audra Krieg
Mar 12, 20195 min read
Momtrepreneurs
When most people think about the Outer Banks they are quick to think of sun drenched dunes, sea oats dancing in the breeze and a natural...
Audra Krieg
Feb 27, 20194 min read
Taking a Vacation from Vacationland
We had the best time at Massanutten Resort last weekend celebrating my husband's birthday. On our way home we stopped for lunch and an...
Audra Krieg
Feb 13, 20194 min read
Power in Reviews
Last week I was sitting at Waverider's Coffee and Deli in Nags Head. I was waiting to meet a friend for lunch and I took a seat in one of...
Audra Krieg
Feb 12, 20194 min read
Lifelong Memories are Made Here
We’re big on books around here. There’s magic in the escape that a good book provides and transporting to the setting with our kids is...
Audra Krieg
Jan 11, 20195 min read
Self Care and Sea Glass
A few months ago my husband and I were on our way to a birthday party. We were running a few minutes late but realized that we had...
Audra Krieg
Jan 6, 20192 min read
A Pizza Party Fit For Lulu
We had the best birthday celebration for our sweet Lulu! Our tiny girl is officially 2! Seemingly overnight her hair doubled in length...
Audra Krieg
Jan 2, 20192 min read
High Five to our Teachers
Ordinarily I am the mom that prays for a “wind day” when the call from Dare County Schools comes across my phone to announce that they...
Audra Krieg
Dec 22, 20182 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: Pigman's BBQ
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Audra Krieg
Dec 22, 20183 min read
The Age of the Entrepreneur
When my family and I moved here about 8 years ago, we felt like we hit the lottery. My husband and I would walk circles around our small...
Audra Krieg
Nov 21, 20182 min read
Thankful for Seashell Turkeys
One of my favorite things about living on the Outer Banks is beach combing with my kids and finding amazing treasures. We have jars and...
Audra Krieg
Nov 16, 20182 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: OBX FroYo on the Go
If you’ve been to any of our great outdoor Outer Banks events this Fall, then you have probably seen the OBX Frozen Yogurt trailer. From...
Audra Krieg
Oct 27, 20185 min read
Online Grocery Shopping on the Outer Banks (Finally!)
When I was a little girl, I remember my small-town market dropping groceries off on our doorstep. While my mom only used this service a...
Audra Krieg
Oct 27, 20184 min read
Flooded with Love After Hurricane Michael
My husband and I have been together since we were 16. In our case, he was my high school sweetheart and I was more like his high school...
Audra Krieg
Oct 27, 20182 min read
Mom Breather: Chip's Wine and Beer
I sent out a group text last week asking some of my girlfriends if they wanted to do a “GNO”. You know, a Girls Night Out! Since I roll...
Audra Krieg
Oct 27, 20184 min read
Off Season Vibes
October is finally here! I know I’m not alone when I say that I’m always relieved when my workload lightens up a little bit after a busy...
Audra Krieg
Oct 8, 20183 min read
Outer Banks Mom Approved: The Black Pelican Seafood Company
It might seem easy to find a restaurant that has a kids menu. You can easily find a place that welcomes kids, too. The true challenge is...
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