Next time you sit down to pay your bills, it will be a little easier. Not that it will be easier to pay all of them -- we don't mean to over-promise. But it should definitely be easier to pay one of them -- your HOA bill! That's because now,... read more →
Aug
15
Jul
15
No matter how wonderful your summer vacation, leaving the familiar conveniences of home can be a hassle. And coming home can be worse, as contradictory as that may seem. So aside from making lengthy lists and sublists to make sure you take everything with you that you need, or might... read more →
Jun
21
The New York Times reported last week that "It’s Going to Be Dangerously Hot for 100 Million Americans." Then it added, "Nearly a third of the U.S. population was under an extreme heat warning, with heat indexes in some cities climbing over 110 degrees, meteorologists said." But you didn't need... read more →
May
16
Yes, the pool opened on the weekend of May 14-15 -- although at times we had some doubts about this. That's because of the national shortage of lifeguards. As you know, since the pandemic, it's been hard to hire people for all sorts of jobs -- just ask someone who... read more →
Apr
18
Well, it's springtime, and you might be looking for something new to get out and do. But we thought we'd tell you about some old things to do (although new in the sense that we haven't told you about them before). In other words, how you and the kids can... read more →
Mar
15
Since Daylight Saving Time just kicked off, we thought we'd offer some suggestions on what to do with that "extra" hour of sunlight each day. We thought this would be particularly helpful to those few among us who really, really hate losing that hour of sleep on the night that... read more →
Feb
15
We're not trying to nag you or anything. No, it's not time to go out and mow. You'll do that later, when it's far, far too hot even to think about it. What we're talking about here is less unpleasant. You may remember that earlier this month, a large rodent... read more →
Jan
24
We've got a lot on our minds these days, so on Friday we decided to set our problems aside and relax with The Charlotte Observer. There was plenty to distract us: "More than 100 flights canceled at Charlotte airport ahead of expected snow" "NC Gov. Cooper calls for federal help... read more →
Dec
23
It's December in Stephens Grove, and as usual, the best way to keep up with what's going on is to check your Facebook page. For instance: You'll see that that the Wiest family won the annual Christmas Light Fight. Santa came and went. He was here on December 3rd, and... read more →
Nov
24
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, your family may be preparing to dust off classic recipes that you enjoy year after year. Aunt Linda’s green bean casserole is always comforting, but don’t be afraid to add some unique flavors to your spread! If you’re ready for something new, consider these... read more →