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Super Special Edition: Feat. Dogwood’s Reader Recommended Recipe Guide
Here’s what time your fav stores open on Black Friday Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. In my best Taylor Swift voice: “I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling (Nov.) 22!” Happy day before Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful readers. If you’re like me, then you’re also in the middle of…
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Shop Farm-to-Table in Virginia This Thanksgiving
Share your thoughts: What are you thankful for? Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. By this time next week, I’ll be knee-deep in Black Friday shopping with my Mom. I’m really not sure when the tradition started for us, but I know it was back when the vast majority of stores opened in…
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Special Edition: Fun VA Things To Do When There’s “Nothing” To Do
Host the holiday gathering of your dreams with these ideas Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. The most joyous time of the year often comes with some… erm… not-so-holly-jolly aspects. If you’re the one planning exactly what every house guest will do when they’re not busy eating Thanksgiving dinner next week, welcome to…
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Try the Best Local Doughnut Shops in Virginia’s Coastal Plain
Virginia Democrats win majority in the General Assembly Share with a friend Hi there. It’s Amie. Y’all know I’ve been excited about Christmas since summertime. I can’t help it. I love the glimmering lights, the sweet smells, and all the holly jolly that comes with the season. As planned, we put up our Christmas tree…
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Special Edition: Virginia Elections Spark Major Change in State Politics
Voters made their voices loud and clear Share with a friend Hey, y’all. It’s Amie. Well, that’s that! Virginia’s 2023 election took place yesterday. While some votes (like mail-in ballots) will be counted over the next couple of days, there’s enough information about Tuesday’s races to call a major shift. Here’s the big news:…
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Your Turn: Share Your Recipes for a Special Dogwood Story
Here’s where to find locally raised Thanksgiving turkeys in VA Share with a friend Hi there. It’s Amie. It wouldn’t be fair to bring y’all on a Halloween costume journey and then not show it off. I present to you: Me, the Megalodon monster truck driver, Colton, the Grave Digger monster truck driver, and Kody,…
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Special Edition: Virginia is for FOOD Lovers
Try these tasty local eats during the harvest season Share with a friend Hi there. It’s Amie. I once asked my husband why I enjoyed good food so much. He gave two possible reasons: 1. I grew up as a very picky eater and never tried actual flavors until one fateful day in 2014 when…
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Hunting for Hauntings? Try These Ghost Walks Across Virginia
Early Saturday voting begins this weekend Share with a friend Hi there. It’s Amie. I’ve made an egregious error. Remember in Wednesday’s spooky edition when I mentioned that Colton (5) and I were going to be monster truck drivers for Halloween? Well, that’s accurate. My mistake hinged on my dear husband’s costume. I thought Kody…
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Spooky Edition: Exploring Virginia’s Mysteries, Folklore, and Things to Do
If you’re a true crime case solver, these cases could use your expertise Share with a friend Hi there. It’s Amie. I’m a former theatre kid. That means dressing up for Halloween is my jam. For the past few years, I’ve had the perfect excuse to get all dolled up—yep, I have a kid who…
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10 Charming Spots for a Romantic Virginia Getaway
We have a “feline” you’ll like these road-trippers Share with a friend Hi there. It’s Amie. What’s better than the simple fact that it’s Friday? It’s that I’ve got some great news for y’all! Remember near the beginning of the school year when we announced the sad reality that there wouldn’t be a tax-free weekend…
