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  • WE REMEMBER #VT32Run

    Hi, Hokies!  Dottie here— normally at this time of year we are getting excited for the Spring Game and remembering the lives lost on April 16, 200...
  • Baking Sweet Treats with Dottie

    Hi, Hokies! Dottie here— I wanted to share some of my favorite recipes for sweet treats that you can bake at home. If you're hungry for ways to pas...
  • Spring Crafts with Dottie

    Hi Hokies!  Dottie here— I wanted to share some fun spring crafts that you can do at home! This is the perfect way to keep busy in the house but al...
  • 10 Things to Keep Busy While Inside

    Hey there, Hokies!  Dottie here, and a lot has happened since the last time I talked to you guys! While I know everyone is practicing social distan...
  • Stay Warm This Winter with Dottie’s Favorite Soups

    Dottie here and brrrrrrrrrrr…my feathers are freezing. Blacksburg winters are brutal! To stay warm during the winter season, I love to chef up homemade, hearty soups. There’s nothing better than a tasty bowl of soup and cuddling up on a cold winter day. Try one of my favorite winter soup recipes to warm you up this winter!
  • How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions This Year

    Hey there, Hokies! Dottie here and I’m feeling free as a bird because it’s 2020. The new year has arrived! Every new year, most of us write resolutions with the goal to improve our lives in the coming year. A little birdy told me that you were struggling to keep your New Year’s Resolutions this year. Whether your goal was to eat less junk food or to get more organized, don’t fret—struggling to keep your resolutions within the first few weeks is normal. Without feather ado, I’ve got a few tips on how you can successfully make a New Year’s resolution that you’ll stick to for good! 
  • Last Minute Gift Ideas

    Happy Holidays Hokies! Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones? Dottie is here to save the day once again. I’ve got a few ideas that every Hokie would love to receive on Christmas morning!
  • Giving Back This Holiday Season

    It’s the first week of December which means the holiday season is finally here! ‘Tis the season of giving. This holiday season is my favorite time of the year because it’s the perfect opportunity to give back to the local community. The spirit of giving is alive and well and there are so many ways you can make an impact on people’s lives this holiday season!
  • Friendsgiving Tips

    It’s Dottie here and I’m back again with some more Friendsgiving tips! Friendsgiving is a special day to gather and celebrate the blessings of our friends. However, it can get stressful if you don’t plan correctly! So here are some tips that will make this year’s Friendsgiving the best one yet.
  • Fall in Blacksburg

    It’s finally Fall! Everyone knows that Blacksburg in the Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The weather starts to cool down and the leaves start to turn maroon and orange! Being surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains leaves us with a ton of fun things to do with fabulous views. I have a few ideas on how to have the greatest Blacksburg experience this Fall season.
  • 10 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Procrastinators

    If you’re a procrastinator like me, you may have forgotten to look for a costume. Or maybe you were trying to avoid those SCARY expensive store-bought costumes. Whatever the reason, have no fear because Dottie is here to save the day! I have found some easy, DIY, last-minute Halloween costume ideas for YOU.
  • Dottie’s Spooky Ideas for this Halloween Season

    Looking for some spooky things to do this Halloween season? It’s time to carve pumpkins, drink some cider, and watch the leaves turn bright hues of MAROON AND ORANGE! I have a few ideas that I’m sure will get you in the mood for one of my favorite holidays.