River & Trails Emporium and Creamy Dayz in Elkin blends outdoor retail with year-round treats, offering ice cream, coffee, and local products while engaging in community events. Between Rounds emphasizes holistic stress relief, encouraging a balance of mental, physical, and spiritual health. Blake’s Take advises on overcoming vulnerability in relationships, using past heartbreaks as lessons for personal growth. By Gosh! By Josh highlights the historical significance of the Edgar Harvey Hennis House in Mount Airy, a 1909 architectural gem listed on the National Register. Stress Management by Eddie Lowe offers practical tips for managing stress, including identifying small triggers and avoiding overcommitment, while drawing lessons from Scripture. Stress Less with Meal Planning by Carmen Long showcases the benefits of meal planning, such as saving time, reducing food waste, and minimizing stress, while providing a simple, healthy meatball recipe. Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense shares the humorous and insightful reflections of a woman dealing with stress and challenges in her relationship with her horse, Traveler, while discussing the importance of managing stress and trusting in God’s plan. Into the Blue humorously reflects on the ups and downs of owning a horse, highlighting the frustrations, challenges, and humorous moments that come with caring for Traveler while exploring the stress-relieving benefits of accepting the uncontrollable. The Stress Relieving Benefits of Gardening explores how gardening offers stress relief by fostering mindfulness, physical activity, and emotional well-being, while providing a therapeutic connection to nature. For more, visit Surry Living’s April 2025 issue.
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River & Trails Emporium and Creamy Dayz
Sabrina L. Baker Author/Photographer Nestled in the heart of downtown Elkin, River & Trails Emporium and Creamy Dayz offers a unique combination of adventure-themed retail and delicious treats. Founded by a local family-owned business, this thriving business has quickly become a favorite destination for both residents and visitors. Gina Haynes-Buchanan is the owner of both…
Lifestyle
Stress Management
Eddie Lowe Just A Thought Do you remember walking through the woods as a kid and bending back tree branches to get around them or, better yet, having a friend in front bend one back and then release it only to smack you in the face? That painful experience is also a lesson in stress.…
Home, Farm, & Garden
Navigating Life with a Horse, Faith, and Common Sense
Derina Pyles Horse Sense “Can you please quit inspecting me so closely Hay-Woman? You are stressing me out! I feel like I’m getting one of those prepurchase exams by the vet before you get sold.” Traveler backed his big Quarter Horse rump toward the corner of the stall in an attempt to get away from…
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Into the Blue
Larry VanHouse This Little Light of Mine Let’s face it— life gets stressful. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed between school, work, and everything else. I’ve been there too— stuck inside, staring at screens, feeling like my mind won’t slow down. But I’ve found something that always helps: stepping away and heading up into the mountains.…
The Stress-Relieving Benefits of Gardening
Joanna RadfordHome, Farm, & Garden In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and tranquility can seem challenging. The constant demands of work, family, and social obligations often leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. However, one simple yet powerful way to alleviate these pressures is through gardening. Engaging with the natural world in this way…
Southern Taste
Stress Less with Meal Planning
Carmen LongSimply Delicious No matter your stage in life, figuring out what’s for dinner can be frustrating and stressful. If you want to eliminate some of that stress, try meal planning. Meal planning will not only help relieve stress, but also saves time and money. In addition, meal planning is a great way to keep…
Departments
Blake’s Take
Dear Blake, I’ve been dating someone for a few months, and they are wonderful. The problem is, I’m afraid of getting close because of past heartbreaks. How do I get over feeling vulnerable so I can embrace this new relationship?Thanks,Wary of Love Blake JohnsonBlake’s Take Dear Wary of Love, In a quest to find someone…
Between Rounds with Kevin Pyles
Kevin Pyles, PT Between Rounds Finding Harmony: A Holistic Approach to Stress Relief In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many. Deadlines loom, responsibilities pile up, and the constant buzz of technology keeps us tethered to an endless cycle of demands. Yet, amidst this chaos lies a timeless truth: true stress…
By Gosh By Josh
Josh Snow, Author By Gosh, did you know that the Edgar Harvey Hennis House on North Main Street in Mount Airy stands as a testament to early 20th-century architecture and the region’s rich history? Constructed in 1909, this residence exemplifies a blend of Late Victorian and Colonial Revival styles, reflecting the architectural transition of that…
Hometown Heroes
HEROES DON’T ALWAYS WEAR CAPES. THEY COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES. Submit your hometown hero’s photo along with 1-2 paragraph on why he or she is a hero and we may use it here. Email: Info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Hometown Hero
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‘Fur’ever Friends
THANKFUL FOR OUR PETS Send us a photo of your pet and we may use it here. Email: info@surryliving.comSubject Line: Furever Friends
