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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, 20182 min read
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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 27, 20184 min read
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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...
Audra Krieg
Oct 8, 20183 min read
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Outer Banks Mom Approved: Southern Shores Pizza
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...
Audra Krieg
Aug 22, 20182 min read
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Local Expert - Back to School with Kellie Flock
It is an honor to share words of wisdom from local pediatric Physicians Assistant, Kellie Flock of Surf Pediatrics. Back to school is...
Kellie Flock PA
Aug 20, 20183 min read
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Outer Banks Mom Approved: OBX Frozen Yogurt
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...
Audra Krieg
Aug 13, 20182 min read
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Happening
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...
Audra Krieg
Aug 10, 20182 min read
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Friday Libations
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...
Audra Krieg
Aug 3, 20181 min read
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Bucket List - August 2018 Report
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...
Audra Krieg
Aug 1, 20183 min read
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OBX Rainy Day Scavenger Hunt!
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...
Audra Krieg
Jul 25, 20181 min read
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Five Things to Do with Kids on the Outer Banks When it is Raining!
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....
Audra Krieg
Jul 23, 20181 min read
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BEACH TOY GIVEAWAY!
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...
Audra Krieg
Jul 16, 20182 min read
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The Rundown Cafe, Celebrating 25 Years and 25 Reasons Why You'll Love Them!
When we first started our list for the Outer Banks Mom Approved program, we knew that The Rundown Cafe would be at the top! This...
Audra Krieg
Jul 13, 20183 min read
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Unplugged Outer Banks
When I was a kid we would go on vacation and come home to a full mailbox and a full voicemail on our home phone. It was mostly junk mail...
Audra Krieg
Jul 6, 20184 min read
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Friday Libations
These Frose slushies are perfect for the current heat wave we are experiencing and super easy to make! Believe it or not, there isn't any...
Audra Krieg
Jun 29, 20181 min read
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Bucket List - July 2018 Report
THE JULY REPORT Check out our insider scoop on what's going on here on The Outer Banks in JULY! You won't want to miss any of these hot...
Audra Krieg
Jun 28, 20183 min read
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Bucket List - June 2018 Report
THE JUNE REPORT Check out our insider scoop on what's going on here on The Outer Banks in JUNE! You won't want to miss any of these hot...
Audra Krieg
Jun 27, 20183 min read
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Bucket List - May 2018 Report
THE MAY REPORT Check out our insider scoop on what's going on here on The Outer Banks in May! You won't want to miss any of these hot NEW...
Audra Krieg
Jun 27, 20182 min read
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Outer Banks Mom Approved - An Elite Squad
Outer Banks Mom Approved. I've been thinking about this for a while now but I've been a little bit selfish. See, I have eaten at just...
Audra Krieg
Jun 25, 20183 min read
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Seasonal Saturdays
Saturday’s on the Outer Banks are my favorite. Not because they are typically filled with family and friends or because I have a little...
Audra Krieg
Jun 24, 20182 min read
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