Happy National Conservation Week! When thinking about conservation, some of today’s most important topics include protecting our natural resources and lowering our carbon footprint. Wondering what ways you can practice conservation methods in your home, neighborhood, and the broader Asheville community? Here are some ideas to improve your carbon footprint, one step at a time. …
It’s almost Labor Day weekend! For many this means a long weekend off work marking the end of summer. However, this holiday stands for much more – read on to learn about the real meaning behind Labor Day, and some fun ideas to celebrate it here in Western North Carolina. The Meaning and History of…
Today is National Senior Citizens Day, not just a day for seniors but also for those of us who have a beloved senior in our lives. This day was proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 with the purpose of letting your senior family members and friends know how much you care about them and…
Today we recognize our furry, scaly, hairy, and shell-bearing friends during International Homeless Animals Day. Asheville and the greater WNC area have so many wonderful, local organizations dedicated to pet rescue with the goal of no homeless animals. Getting involved volunteering with one of WNC’s many groups, adopting a pet from a local shelter, and…
It’s hard to believe that June is almost over! We’re about to turn the calendar to July, which means even more celebrations. The 4th of July lights up the sky with colorful fireworks at night after a day of picnics and fun in the summer sun. It’s essential to stay safe as we celebrate July…
We’ve reached the balance point in the year. The opposite of the winter solstice’s shortest day of the year, we’ve arrived at the longest day: summer solstice. The summer solstice has been an important day for cultures throughout history as we recognize the turning of the seasons once again. Let’s look at a few fun…
Gratitude and Looking Forward to 2022 Starting with Thanksgiving and lasting through the holidays, gratitude is talked about a lot as we get closer to turning the calendar page. Of course, at GoPrime Mortgage in West Asheville, we don’t think that gratitude should only be reserved for the holiday season. That’s why we encourage you…
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday in 2021 As the seasons are turning, we find ourselves in a familiar place. Confidence is up regarding safety and health, but that doesn’t mean it’s 100% risk-free to let things go back to the way they were before. And especially for vulnerable people such as older adults,…
Halloween 2021: The Teal Pumpkin Project Are you aware of the Teal Pumpkin Project? It’s a movement to make Halloween more inclusive for children with food allergies or other conditions that make candy not an optimal choice. The idea started in 2012 when a food allergy support group director in Tennessee named Becky Basalone decided…
3 Fun Things to Do This Fall in WNC On September 22nd this year, we celebrate the autumn equinox. This day is the solar opposite of the spring equinox and marks the second time of the year when the night and day are the same lengths. As the days grow shorter and we head toward…