The Shoppes at Farmers

Come see our classic collection

of silver and semi-precious

stone creations by local artisans

including Turtle Old Man & Moss

Creek Jewelry.  Accentuate your

Winter attire with our wide

variety of scarves, totes and

hats including the unique and

nationally acclaimed creations

of local designer Angella

Eisman Designs. We also

feature baby gifts, quality pet

goods, and yoga supplies.

Dancers of all ages get your

apparel here. Sales are almost over. Open everyday.

Park behind the store.

Coldwell Banker Blair &

Associates, Your High Country

Real Estate Connection

Almost everything you need to

know about buying or selling a

home can be found on our web

site, along with our listings.

We know our market, let us put

our experience and resources

to work for you!

Dashing Through the

Snow... On snow tires

from Idol's Tire

Great selection now in stock

 

Idol's Tire

1032 E. King St. Boone

828.264.5414

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Professional Snow

Removal Services

Pushing High Country

snow since 1991

Call Josh Idol now to be ready

when the snow falls.

 

CALL Josh now at

828-963-3305

 

"Best Dog Trainer in the South"

"The REAL Dog Whisperer"

LITTLE HORSE CREEK FARM

Trained at Cornell University

John Quy has worked with

thousands of dogs from all over

the South.

35 Years Experience

336-384-4399

littlehorsecreekfarm.com

 

Sugar Mountian

Ski Resort

Season Passes on Sale! 

 


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Kids Fitness
by Catherine Scantlin

Latest Update: December 22, 2011


Getting kids excited and engaged in fitness should be easy. They have twice (if not more) energy than us adults even without the help of caffeine! So why is it that we are often struggling to get our kids off the couch? Here are some ideas for getting kids active.

  • Make sure they see you being active

    • We are the best models of any kind of behavior we hope to see in our kids.
    Let your kids hear you making appointments with workout buddies.
    Help them understand why it is important to you to make fitness a priority in your life.
    Ask them to come cheer for you in a road race.

  • Involve them in your fitness whenever possible

    • Walk the family dog as a family.
    Take them on hikes – bring a backpack or stroller for little ones, but encourage them to walk as much and as often as possible.
    Ride your bikes together on the greenway (remember to wear your helmet too!)
    Go skiing together and make a goal of not getting back on the chairlift until you all sweat a little.

  • Personalize activities

    • Not every child is interested in team sports and that’s OK! Think of creative ways to engage your children in activity around their interests.
    Go on nature hikes to excite a child interested in science.
    Look for interesting found objects on the Greenway for art projects.
    Walk to the library.
    Garden with your child, then plan and cook a healthy meal together

  • Celebrate with activity


    • Give the gift of fitness – consider a pass to a pool, rock wall, or ski slope, or classes for dance, yoga, swimming or gear used in an activity like a bike, a Frisbee, soccer ball.
    Center birthday parties or family get-togethers around an energetic activity – laser tag, paint ball, roller skating, skiing, swimming, scavenger hunts.
    Remember to make it fun
    Keep your expectations in check – kids don’t have to be perfect at an activity or engage in it as long as your body and attention span might.

    Alter the activity to fit kids and their interests – not yours!