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Nature-friendly Nomads: Steps to a More Sustainable Family Adventure

Posted on February 27, 2024January 23, 2026 by Emily

Spring break is almost here! Introducing an element of sustainability into our travels not only reduces our environmental footprint, but it can also add a new level of enjoyment and education to our trips.

In this guide, we will explore simple steps you can take to enjoy a nature-friendly family adventure. From transportation to accommodation and even the food you consume, every decision you make can have a significant impact on the environment.

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Get the Freshest Picks: 5 Tips for Shopping at Your Local Farmer’s Market

Posted on May 30, 2023January 22, 2026 by Emily

There’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh, locally grown produce straight from your local farmer’s market. Not only is it often more flavorful than the options available at grocery stores, but supporting your community’s farmers can help sustain their livelihoods and the environment. But with so many vendors and options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled our top five tips for shopping and supporting your local farmer’s market, so you can get the freshest picks and make the most out of your shopping experience.

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Creating a Memorable Secondhand Christmas

Posted on October 5, 2020January 22, 2026 by Emily

In one of the Facebook groups I’m in for December babies, someone recently asked what our Christmas budget was for our kids. I saw a lot of numbers – ranging from almost a thousand dollars to just a few hundred (per child) but no one had as low of a budget as me.

My budget is $50 for my son.

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Hi, I’m Emily — the creator behind Nothing to Do WNC.

My family and I moved to Western North Carolina in 2021 from the coast, drawn here by the mountains, the slower pace, and the feeling that this was a place meant to be lived in — not just passed through. We now call a six-acre patch of land home between Lenoir, Morganton, and Hickory, where we’re slowly building a life surrounded by gardens, animals, and a deep appreciation for the seasons.

Nothing to Do WNC began as a way to explore our new home, but it’s grown into something more: a love letter to Western North Carolina and the everyday beauty of life here.

This is a place to celebrate backroads and small towns, gardens and trails, local food and community gatherings — the simple, meaningful things that make this region feel like home. My hope is to help both locals and visitors fall in love with where they live (or where they’re visiting), and to see Western North Carolina not just as a destination, but as a way of life.

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