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Mast General Store Blog

A trail marker for the North Carolina Mountains to Sea Trail in the snow
03.07.21
The Last Days of Winter Hiking
The winter months are not just for curling up with a good book in front a crackling fire. They are great for hitting the trails. Your favorite trails will show...
Adventure, Inspiration, Local Flavor
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An employee wearing a mask amd holding an open sign outside the Original Mast Store
02.23.21
Mast Stores are Open for Business
“The rumors of my death are greatly exaggerated.” You may be acquainted with this quote that is widely – and inaccurately - attributed to Mark Twain. Apparently, it is also...
Mast Store in the News
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Different kinds of chocolate bars
02.01.21
5 Reasons to Give Chocolate on Valentine's Day
Which came first – Valentine's Day or chocolate? And why is chocolate such a popular gift on Valentine's Day? Candy, and chocolate, in particular, is so popular that purchases of chocolate...
Behind The Scenes, Inspiration, Local Flavor, Mast Family Favorites
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An icy but beautiful winter scene along a snowy fenceline
01.22.21
Five Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
Five weeks of winter in the books and seven more to go. Longer nights, cold temperatures, and gray days all figure into a general feeling of sadness and depression. But,...
Adventure, At Home, Inspiration
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Self Care Isn't Selfish written on a sign
01.11.21
It's Not Selfish to Take Care of Yourself
The New Year is here. Are you still keeping your New Year's Resolutions? If you're like most of us, probably not. But, let's think about something that is important for...
At Home, Inspiration
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A family enjoying a socially-distant Thanksgiving meal with a computer on the table.
11.16.20
7 Ways to Make Your Socially-Distanced Thanksgiving Notable
It’s plain to see. This year’s Thanksgiving is going to be very different. Family gatherings are being discouraged, and if you are getting together, it is recommended that meals be...
Inspiration, Recipes
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