Light Up Flagler

It will be looking a lot like Christmas on Flagler Ave on December 5th. The annual celebration starts at 5:30 and runs until 7:30 pm. Lights, food, wine, gifts and music are all part of this family fun time on Flagler Ave. Elf will be shown at the east End of Flagler at 7:00 pm. Santa's Workshop will be at the corner of Cooper and Flagler. Flagler will be closed to vehicles.

Samsula Tractor Parade

The annual Samsula Tractor Parade is December 13th at 3:00 pm. This super fun holiday event starts at the SNPJ Lodge 603 on Samsula Rd and heads to the School and back, Complete information can be found here on their Facebook page.

There is still time to enter to participate, entries are due by December 6th.

Cudas Holiday Store

After you are done munching on turkey and all that goes with it. Take a few minutes and head over to your closet, garage, jewelry box, wherever you have stuff to get rid of. 

Did you know that there is a Cuda Holiday Store? Loretta Devine and Laura Cloer (both employees at NSB High) started the Cuda Holiday Store several years ago. Sue Who and Sun Magic Beachwear, both located on Flagler Avenue are huge supporters and sponsors of this effort year after year.

Here is how it works..They actually set up a store in one of the classrooms, it is staffed by students for students. Any low income or student who needs help can shop in the store for holiday gifts for their family, or whoever they live with.  Many of our children who need help are not living with parents or family. Students can shop (free) for what they want to give and then take it to the wrapping table, students will gift wrap their “purchases” right there and they are ready for the holidays!

Where do they get the stuff? Donations. They take in anything…clean, gently used clothing & shoes for all ages, books, toiletry items, jewelry, purses, wallets, new and gently used toys. Wrapping paper, tape, gift boxes, tags and bows.

How can you help? The store opens right after the Thanksgiving break so get busy and clean out your closets, your book shelves, your gift wrap and your jewelry box. Grab an extra bottle of perfume or lotion at the store, pick up an extra toy or gift card when you are shopping.  Something very small will mean so much to someone who will not be able to give a gift otherwise.

What happens to items not used as gifts? Everything is recycled or donated. Broken jewelry goes to the art department, clothing that can be used goes to the drama department, toys and other items are donated to local social agencies in our community.

You can drop off your donations at the high school in NSB or shoot me an email and I will make arrangements for pick up. If you need more information contact Laura Cloer at the New Smyrna Beach High School at 386-4242555 ext. 38639

Kook 386

Great place for local teens! You can find their website here.

Outriggers Thanksgiving Brunch

Start your food festival off at Outrigger's on Thanksgiving! They are having a marvelous Thanksgiving Brunch! It is from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and will feature their signature Bloody Mary's for just $5.00!

They were kind enough to share the recipe with me(now I want one, really, right now)

Recipe info for Outriggers’ Bid Time Bloody Mary:

2 oz of house infused Tito’s Vodka

1 strip of candied black pepper bacon

1 cocktail shrimp

Blackening seasoning and merlot salt mixture

Bloody Mary mix ice cubes

Prep:

Rim glass with blackening seasoning and merlot salt mixture. Add Bloody Mary mix ice cubes and pour Tito’s Vodka over them. Garnish with candied bacon and cocktail shrimp. Enjoy!

Breakfast with Santa

The Santa Experience

NSB Flip Factory

NSB kids are about to have a new action packed, super fun place to go. NSB Flip Factory is coming to town in January! The Flip Factory focuses primarily on gymnastics for children age 3 and up, but is also offering other exciting fitness based classes for kids pursing a variety of sports.

In addition to gymnastics the Flip Factory will offer tumbling, cheerleading, and speed and agility classes.  They have also created several unique fitness classes that utilize the climbing wall, trampoline, ropes and other cool equipment.  These classes will help increase kids strength, flexibility, speed and endurance all while having a blast!

The Flip Factory will also offer a unique preschool gymnastics program that not only teaches children gymnastics and motor skills, but all incorporates basic academic skills into every class.  This proven method has been used in schools across the country enhancing your child’s ability to learn letters, numbers, shapes and colors all while rolling, jumping and tumbling!

The facility will have a Traversing Rock Wall, a state of the art Spring Tumbling Floor, a Tumble Trampoline, Bars and Balance Beams and a Turfed area for Speed & Agility Training. 

Along with their classes there will be Parents Night Out (I used to love these) and they will host Birthday Parties and other fun events. 

The NSB Flip Factory has something for everyone.  Their programs develop skills in children that can be used in any sport they pursue.  Their professional staff  has over 30 years of experience in the industry and is Safety Certified through USAG.

How can you get your kids involved? There will be several presale events around town in the coming weeks:

On December 2nd, they will be at The Vision Fitness Anniversary Party, if you purchase a class for a gift you will also get a T-shirt and other goodies to include with your gift! 

On December 14th another event at Vision Fitness from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Great gift packages available at this one too!

Finally on December 29th come and check out the NSB Flip Factory Gym and check out the great pre-opening specials! 

NSB Flip Factory will be located at 1180 N. Dixie Hwy in NSB. 

You can reach them at 386-690-3001—beginning November 24th

The Flip Factory website is under construction and will be ready for action on November 21st

Check out their Facebook page and Twitter account here. 

Whole Fresh Clean

Having hit the dreaded “middle age” I have been looking for an alternative way of eating that could help get me back on track to being healthy. I recently had the absolute pleasure of being introduced to Susan Essig from WholeFreshClean.com. The entire concept of Whole Fresh Clean is to eat real food, in its most natural state, with minimal, real ingredients. It is that simple and includes locally grown, farm raised food that is not packaged, processed or full of additives, chemicals or preservatives. Seems pretty simple until you walk into a grocery store, right?  Well, it can be done and Whole Fresh Clean is here to help! 

Sue is a Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach and her website is chocked full of information, recipes, tips and tricks. She researches health topics constantly and her blog has the most current information on a variety of food and health related stuff.

Sue can also be found on Twitter and Pinterest, her Facebook Page is updated daily with terrific information from all kinds of sources. If you want to talk with her one on one she is available for health and nutrition counseling. Plus, she offers workshops, online classes, corporate wellness programs, pantry makeovers and smart shopping trips.  She’s warm and engaging and just great to sit and chat with. Visit her website or social media pages or reach out in email at info@wholefreshclean.com

I am very excited to be working with Sue and want to share her wonderfulness (is that a word) with you! Click here and check my Facebook Page every Friday for a brand new recipe from the Whole Fresh Clean Kitchen!

Run to The Sun

Support the Band

If you have ever had the pleasure of seeing the NSB Middle School Stingray band in action you know they are excellent! They perform several concerts during the year and participate in many community events. Like every other group at the school they have been the victim of budget cuts and rely on community and sponsor support to keep their program going. They are also getting these kids ready to go to the big time in the High School Band! 

They do a really nice program in both winter and spring and are currently looking for sponsors and advertisers to participate.  they are offering the following: for a full page color ad, with your artwork, logo etc, it is $160 for the year, for a black and white, full page ad, the cost is $140, half page ad, $80, quarter page $40, and an eight page ad( business card sized) $25. If you would like to help contact Alicia Dukes at 386-690-3158 or email her at alicia@dukemotorsports.net 

Christmas Comes Early

Last year, Church at the Beach gave away over 10,000 pairs of shoes to children in need. This year, they are hosting are hosting a CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY event for the entire community. FREE Carnival Games, FREE Hot dog lunch, a FREE kids Christmas Shoppe, and AWESOME raffles for the adults too! 

Sunday, November 16th @10am at NSB High School....hosted by Church at the Beach.

Girl's Night Out

Winter Break Baseball Clinic

Help Hope Live