Tag Archives: Healthy

Charleston’s Food Insanity (And Mine)

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

When I wrote my post Why it’s hard not to plump up in Charleston back in January of this year, little did I know what was yet to come. Really, there was no way to prepare for the onslaught. Every … Continue reading →

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Charleston Parks Conservancy – What, Why and How to Get Involved

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

While the Charleston Parks Conservancy is only about four years old, their impact in Charleston has already been tremendous.  They make the green spaces we enjoy, that are the fabric of our neighborhoods, beautiful.  In collaborating with the City, the Park … Continue reading →

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Would you move by bike? It’s possible…

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

Now all ya’ll know that I am a big proponent of the biking lifestyle – not road riding in spandex, but incorporating a bike into your daily routine for transportation, exercise or fun.  However, I hadn’t considered the possibility of … Continue reading →

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Demand for Walkable Neighborhoods is on the Rise

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

In the June issue of The Atlantic, author Christopher Leinberger discusses the rise in demand for walkable neighborhoods around the country.  Here on the Charleston Peninsula and in a few other neighborhoods around the area – we ARE walkable and … Continue reading →

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Charleston's Lesser Known Rural Beauty – Johns & Wadmalaw Islands

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

Explore Charleston’s rural islands – Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island. Continue reading →

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Charleston is not Disneyworld

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

Resorts, hotels, golf courses, dining and entertainment, shopping galore and recreation for all!!! This is the call of two places that share much in common.  Both are major tourist attractions, both see 100s of thousands of visitors a year, both … Continue reading →

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What do you think about the possibility of King St closing to cars for a day?

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

Click the link to the question to vote! (Can’t get javascript on this blog. Urgh) If King Street were closed to cars for a day – would you come out and shop/dine/walk/skate/ride/play music/celebrate? Absolutely! I wish they would close it … Continue reading →

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Charleston Revels in its Unique Flavor (courtesy of the Washington Post)

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

This article published in the Washington Post made me laugh out loud.  It’s so true!  We may just be a city of Bacchanalian pleasures (more on that later….) Here’s an excerpt… “Obviously, Charleston has mastered the art of being proud … Continue reading →

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A New Way to Find Your Charleston Home – On a Bicycle!

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

The fun way to explore Charleston’s real estate Charleston is one of the best places in the country to see homes by bike, (It’s flat with great weather!) and often, it’s the best way to get around.  Imagine being able … Continue reading →

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