Category Archives: Currents
Adorning Your Dog
Take away the cute factor and there are still valid reasons for clothing your canine—whether you have a Great Dane or a teacup Chihuahua. Are you ready to unleash the fashionista in your four-legged child? Today there are as many
Gilligan’s Aisle
Southport is a very dog-friendly place with a variety of outdoor activities that can be shared with man’s best friend. But sometimes the result is an itchy dog—environmental allergies, fleas, and just plain dry skin from sun, sand and ocean
Q&A with Local Veterinarians
With burning questions on our minds about how to care for our furry loved ones, we asked Dr. Alyssa Travis at River Road Animal Hospital and the vets at Southport Animal Hospital to chime in. From how much exercise pets
Into the Wild
Anyone with the luck to grow up in Southeastern North Carolina is aware of the abundant beauty nature gives to us. Even those who visit often fall in love with the splendor of our flora and fauna. The graceful swoop
Don’t Shop; Adopt!
In Brunswick County, there are thousands of homeless animals. Each and every single one of them deserves to find a safe place to sleep with a family which loves them. Here you'll find a list of adoption shelters/agencies, and a
The Giving Spirit
Two years ago, Kristie Disbrow joined a local Moms in Touch group—a chapter of an international non-profit in which mothers gather together to pray for their children and their children’s schools. The first request received by the Brunswick County organization
Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas
As the stockings are hung in our homes this month, the cities and towns in which we reside will be donned with their own holiday trimmings. Southport is renowned for its annual Christmas by the Sea Festival, which takes place
Shop Small Saturday Sales
Below are tangible reasons to Shop Small Business Saturday, November 24th in the Southport-Oak Island Area. Shopping specials are only valid on November 24th between 9am-1pm. Although most will have additional specials the remainder of the day. The dining discounts
Shop Small!
My favorite part of the holidays is selecting gifts for my loved ones. I put lots of thought into what may make my mom smile on Christmas morning, and I can hear her saying in my mind, “Thank you, honey!”
Tried and True Traditions
I am not known for my cooking, but Thanksgiving is a “Michaux Family” holiday at the beach! All of John’s family comes down (last year 16 came plus our 4!), and we take the boat and go at low tide
