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May 1, 2020 1 minute READ

We Arrived on April 30, 1980

On a cool spring day in 1980, April 30 to be exact, a young family arrived in the mountains of North Carolina. After a long drive from Florida in a UHaul and a pickup truck, they were about to begin their lives' work in an old general store. In this short video blog, you'll hear what their first impressions in Faye's own words. ...read more

tags Behind the Scenes | Inspiration

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April 20, 2020 6 minute READ

Boredom Buster #3

Who's ready for another diversion or two? By now, our new routines are, well, routine. Get up, make coffee, fix breakfast, send the students to school in one corner of the living room, and set up the office on the kitchen table. This week's Boredom Busters will revisit a skill that many of us have let slip in the days of GPS, offer up a few podcasts, and send a jigsaw puzzle or two your way. ...read more

tags Inspiration | At Home

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April 7, 2020 6 minute READ

Boredom Buster #2

We hope everyone enjoyed a little yoga, fixed a nice extra special meal one night, and then threw down at a big dance party. We are all wearing lots of hats these days – from small business CEO and the school's head master to the top chef and building custodian. That means its even more challenging to get everything done and to have a little spare time for fun. This week we have a few more suggestions to shake up your stay-at-home routine with activities and a movie night. ...read more

tags At Home | Inspiration | Recipes

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March 31, 2020 3 minute READ

Boredom Buster #1

If the situation was different, we would all be excited to spend time at home. We are all in this together, and we’ll make it through it with creativity and grace. We’ll be offering a few ideas to break up the boredom and routine while you’re spending more time at home for the next few weeks. Let’s get started! ...read more

tags At Home | Inspiration

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March 26, 2020 2 minute READ

Gift Cards for Good

One of the traditions John and Faye Cooper established as soon as they could afford to after re-opening the Original Mast Store in Valle Crucis was giving back to the community. Over the years, that tradition has grown and now includes organizations and causes in three major categories – human needs, arts and education, and conservation across all our home communities. That tradition is continuing, but this year, we need your help. That's where Gift Cards for Good comes in. ...read more

tags Inspiration | Local Flavor

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March 20, 2020 2 minute READ

We're In This Together

General stores have always been there for their communities. Now, we need everyone to be there for all. ...read more

tags Local Flavor | Mast Family Favorites | Inspiration

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