Pluff Mud: Gotta Love it By William Hewitt You know that smelly, gooey, dark mush that you always try to avoid? No, not your mother-in-law’s cooking. I’m talking of course about the slick matter that molds the geographical shape of its ecosystem and keeps it nutritionally balanced: pluff mud.  All low-country locals know of it, smell it, and oddly enough have even tasted it.… Read More “Pluff Mud: Gotta Love it”

Fishing on the South Strand By William Hewitt The shores of South Carolina host a variety of species of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, attracting many locals and tourists to take part in the sport of fishing. Whether you prefer trolling from the stern of a boat, angling from the planks of a pier, or casting from the shorelines of the ocean,… Read More “Fishing on the South Strand”

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on VacationVacation. We all need one, most of us get one, but some of us have no idea what to do once we have one. Where do I go? What do I do? How much is this going to cost me? It is important to take time to map out a plan and possibly a list… Read More “The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Vacation”

Spring FeverOh, that little thing called Spring Fever. Thanks to daylight savings, we now experience longer days and anxiously await Spring. We want it and we want it now. Being in the South, we get a taste of warmer temperatures before most people and for that we are grateful. With warm weather tip-toeing in, we want everyone to celebrate its arrival… Read More “Spring Fever”

How To Beat Your Winter Blues Let’s face it. Winter has overstayed its welcome. Tomorrow marks the start of March, which everyone can associate with Spring. The warmth from the sun, the many colorful flowers in bloom and the resurrection of all things green. Many Americans get to enjoy warmer weather next month, but some will have to tolerate their winter… Read More “How to Beat Your Winter Blues”

When I have the time, and patience, to plan ahead before a trip I like to create themed goodie bags for the kids that are inspired by our journey.  Whether it’s the destination, season, or parts of the country were traveling through, it’s always fun to find different ways to get the kids excited about the trip.   Other than… Read More “Pack the Valentine-themed crafts and snacks for your kid-friendly beach getaway”

February 14thBefore you opened this, you were probably thinking this is another blog about the cruelty of Valentine’s Day for singles and the annoyance of watching others get bitten by the love bug. On the contrary, this blog won’t include Valentine’s Day bashing or praising. I’m writing this to shed some light on the true meaning of Valentine’s Day. But… Read More “For the Love of February”

As we settle into 2015, here’s an update on what’s been happening at Garden City Realty. Retirement Announcement Last month we said goodbye to Director of Owner Services, Judy Walton, who retired at the end of 2014. Judy has been with Garden City Realty since 1983, starting as a reservationist in Guest Services. Since then her responsibilities have been extensive,… Read More “What’s New at Garden City Realty in 2015”

Now, even though I only live a few minutes from the beach my family needs a vacation too (not everyone goes to the beach for vacation, shocking, I know) and sometimes we go on what we like to call a stay-cation by taking in local events and activities aimed at tourists. There are a lot of free things to do… Read More “Vacation Tips for the Frugal Vacationer (Mom)”

Where to Celebrate July 4th at the Beach Wishing you a safe and a happy July 4th! July 2-3 Events Fireworks In Myrtle Beach Venue: TicketReturn.com Field  Address: 1251 21st Avenue North The Myrtle Beach Pelicans will celebrate Independence Day with post-game fireworks displays.  July 4 Events 31st Annual Murrells Inlet July 4 Boat Parade Location: The Point at Garden… Read More “Where to Celebrate July 4th at the Beach”