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...

While we fully recognize and agree that our local Outer Banks restaurants deserve a little winter break, we are sometimes left craving...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ever since our kids were little, especially Joey, they have basically been BBQ connoisseurs. It's funny because it's definitely not...

I’ve said it a thousand times, Saturdays are my favorite days here on the Outer Banks! I love to watch as the cars line up on the highway...

We're so excited to announce that Southern Shores Pizza is on the Outer Banks Mom Approved list! I know what you're thinking, obviously a...

It is an honor to share words of wisdom from local pediatric Physicians Assistant, Kellie Flock of Surf Pediatrics. Back to school is...

If you have ever met the Schwartzenberg family then you know that kindness beams out of each of them like sunshine and when you stop by...

I've had a lot of questions around here lately after the launch of Outer Banks Mom on our local media outlet, the Outer Banks Voice. Lots...

We've been buying peaches on repeat for the past few weeks. It seems that non of us can get enough and they are so delish right now! The...

THE AUGUST REPORT Check out our insider scoop on what's going on here on The Outer Banks in AUGUST! You won't want to miss any of these...

It's STILL raining on the Outer Banks and if this if your vacation week, you're likely losing your marbles like those of us that live...

Rainy days at the beach can be such a bummer but if you have a rain plan, you might just end up having more fun than you dreamed! 1....

When we adopted a local beach access and promised the local SurfRider Foundation that we would keep it clean, we knew we were making a...