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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

Mar 22, 20184 min read

Taking a Vacation From Vacation

People always ask me why I take vacations when I already live at the beach and honestly 10 years ago, I would have asked myself the same...

Audra Krieg

Feb 23, 20182 min read

Sunshine in February

If you're anything like me you are grateful for this February sunshine that we have had here on the Outer Banks. It has felt so amazing...

Audra Krieg

Feb 7, 20182 min read

Happy Valentine's Day! Love, The Outer Banks

I might sound a bit like a broken record but when it comes to giving gifts, the Outer Banks is THE BEST place to shop! So with...

Audra Krieg

Jan 17, 20185 min read

Outer Banks to Disney World - Less than $1500!

Ahh… Disney World. Most moms have priced it out at least once in their lives and like me, looked at the price tag for a 3-4 day trip for...

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