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Surf City – Friday, April 14th

Posted on September 4, 2023January 23, 2026 by Emily

After having such an amazing breakfast bagel from Sunrise Bagel Co. on Thursday, we decided to return on Friday, which was a mistake. When we returned home, my 5-year-old started to eat his bagel (french toast with strawberry cream cheese) only to push it aside and say that it wasn’t good.

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Date Night at Side Street Pour House in Lenoir

Posted on July 24, 2023January 23, 2026 by Emily

My husband and I rarely have the opportunity to go out on a date with one another and when we do go out as a family of four, we usually stick to the places that we know have good food and quick service. So when my mother-in-law offered to babysit for us one evening, my husband knew of the perfect place to visit – Side Street Pour House.

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Surf City – Thursday, April 13th

Posted on July 9, 2023January 23, 2026 by Emily

Thursday morning, we awoke hungry and I knew of the perfect spot for all of us. Next to Daybreak Donuts was a lovely little bagel shop that I had been wanting to try, Sunrise Bagels. So while my mom and the boys went to get donuts, I ordered myself a bagel.

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

Posted on May 30, 2023April 16, 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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Surf City – Wednesday, April 12th

Posted on May 1, 2023January 23, 2026 by Emily

The boys woke up excited on Wednesday for many reasons – the biggest of which was that their grandba, my mother, would be coming down to Surf City to join us. Since she wouldn’t arrive until later that day, I decided that we could go on a little adventure to a farmer’s market.

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

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 - Hickory 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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