The Beach Fairy - A Book and a Tradition......

WARNING:   This is a shameless plug..... 

My good friends K and Mary Lee have joined their considerable talents together to produce this adorable book..... It tells the tale of a tooth fairy who retires to the Outer Banks and transforms herself into the Beach Fairy.... As such. she leaves little treats for well behaved girls and boys who visit the Outer Banks..... The story is completely TRUE based on KK's experience with her granddaughter, Georgia..... It is the story she told to help Georgia feel more comfortable on her first night with her grandparents at this glorious beach sanctuary.....  It includes scenery from the Outer Banks that will be recognizable to those who have vacationed there..... This past summer it was available only through Kellogg's Cottage Shop, but by next season there will be many outlets carrying the charming tale....Kitty Hawk Kites and the Christmas Shop, just to name a few....

Mary Lee and KK at one of the MANY Book Signings Held at the Cottage Shop this season..... 

Nagshead - Children's Museum

This spot near Frank's Hot Dogs on the Outer Banks has been a GREAT place for my grandchildren over the years.... you can "join" if you are going to be there frequently..... or just get a daily pass.... it is most popular with my grandkids who are aged 6 or less, but even my 9 year old had a good time last week!  We visit the OBX monthly so we have used it during all seasons of the year..... for tourists, it would allow your little ones some indoor play out of the sun.... the boat and the fishing area are particularly well done.  It is small and very low key, but has always provided a lot of fun. 

The hospital area has plenty of bears to get treatment and a few lab coats to make it realistic!

Catching the "Big One" 

Nagshead - Adventures in Tie Dye

 What a fun adventure for the kids..... You can bring your item or buy a white item there.... we arrived with beach towels from Walmart.... it saved a little bit on the fee by doing that..... the instructor was very patient with the little ones.... all the ages enjoyed it.....Plan ahead so that it is convenient to go back the NEXT day to pick up your finished product.