Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Resources for Women’s Health in Asheville October was named Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985 with the support of healthcare providers and activists. About one in every eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. With increased awareness over the last decades and advancements in medical science, women…
The Meditative Benefits of Coloring (Plus, a free GoPrime Coloring Page!) Coloring isn’t just for kids. Over the last few years, there’s been a rise in the number of adult-oriented coloring books on the market. Whether you choose crayons, markers, or colored pencils, sitting down with a coloring page can be therapeutic, cathartic, and meditative.…
Craving Time at the Beach? Closest Beach Getaways from Western North Carolina Living in Western North Carolina is a dream. We love being surrounded by some of the oldest mountains in the world. That being said, sometimes we have a craving to stand at the ocean and look out on the endless horizon. We are…
The School Year is Starting Soon: What You Should Know About the Asheville Area Schools Western North Carolina is gearing up for another school year. After last year, it’s okay to have questions about what in-person school will look like. Here are a few things you should know about some of the Asheville area school…
Staying Safe in the Summer Heat It’s summer, and that means we’re spending more time outside. Longer days come with warmer temperatures and more sun exposure. The sun gives our bodies essential nutrients, such as vitamin D, but even with all the health benefits of spending time outdoors, it’s necessary you and your family stay…
Summer 2021: New Restaurants in Asheville to Check Out This Year The pandemic was hard on small businesses, especially restaurants. Some closed up shop, and we’ll miss them in our city. But nature abhors a vacuum, and we’re beginning to see new businesses open up as people get out more. What are the new restaurants…
June is The Great Outdoors Month Long before the COVID-19 crisis, we knew that being in nature was good for our mind, body, and spirit. Throughout the last year, we gained a new appreciation for what it means to be living in one of the most beautiful places on earth. We are lucky to have…
It’s National Pet Month! What better time to celebrate our furry (or feathered, or finned, or scaled) family members? Asheville has gained quite a reputation for being pet-friendly with various organizations dedicated to the appreciation and welfare of companion animals. This year, to honor pets in the WNC area, consider these resources to help you…
Mindfulness and Stress Management in 2021 2020 was a difficult year for almost everyone. Feelings of anxiety and isolation were prevalent as we sheltered in place and wore masks in public. Now, a year later, we do see hope on the horizon, but that means fatigue and burnout are setting in for many of us.…
Best Parks in Asheville to Celebrate Spring It’s spring again! While it might have felt like we didn’t have much of a winter, I know we’re all excited about actual spring temperatures and a chance to get outside. We celebrated the Spring Equinox on March 21st this year, which also marks a year since COVID-19…