Garden City Realty Blog – Page 12 – Garden City Beach & Surfside Beach Vacation Info

December 21, 2016

Hard Candy Christmas: Making Homemade Cracked Glass Candy

The holidays bring out the inner baker in all of us…what’s Christmas without homemade cookies, right? From pecan pie to grandma’s fruit cake and everything in between, there is no shortage of delicious homemade goodies, and it’s fun to share them as gifts with friends, family, coworkers and others. The only thing about baked goods is they do have a… Read More

December 12, 2016

Garden City Realty, Inc. welcomes REALTOR, Dalton Dellinger

Garden City Beach, SC – December 12, 2016 – Garden City Realty, Inc., a full-service real estate firm, announced that REALTOR Dalton Dellinger has joined the sales team. “We are fortunate to have acquired Dalton. His ability to embrace today’s real estate marketing techniques in addition to his knowledge of the vacation rentals business are sure to be an asset.… Read More

November 28, 2016

Christmas at the Beach: Your 2016 Guide to Grand Strand Holiday Events

The holidays are officially here, and on the Grand Strand that means there is no shortage of things to do to celebrate this “most wonderful time of the year”! Brookgreen Gardens’ Nights of a Thousand Candles has become a can’t miss event over the years, and since it runs every weekend from now until Christmas, there’s no excuse not to… Read More

October 19, 2016

Deep Clean in the Spring, Organize in the Fall!

Command Center When we think of deep cleaning our homes, springtime is usually the season that comes to mind, but what about going beyond cleaning? What about home organization? For some reason I always get the urge to organize in the fall. Not a bad idea either when the holidays are right around the corner! I recently did some organizing… Read More

October 4, 2016

Hurricane Preparedness: Tips and Information for weathering a storm

Living in a coastal area the risk of experiencing a hurricane is always there (at least from June 1 – November 1). In the event of such an emergency personal safety of residents, visitors and first responders is priority number one. Take a moment to review our hurricane preparedness tips and ensure you are prepared should a storm threaten our… Read More

September 22, 2016

27 Years Since Hugo

In 1987, my mother and I were living in an oceanfront condo in Garden City Beach. When I finished school that year, my mother decided to return to her hometown (Hampton, SC) to renovate her grandparent’s home. Just two years later, the very place we had called home for many years was ravaged by the historic force of nature known… Read More

September 6, 2016

Post Labor Day: The Peace of the Beach

“Nobody on the road, nobody on the beach. I feel it in the air, the summer’s out of reach.” -Don Henley, Boys of Summer When I hear this song I am automatically transported back to late 1984. I’m 11 years old and sitting in the passenger seat of my mother’s Volkswagen convertible, top down, riding down Highway 17. The streets… Read More

August 9, 2016

Summer Recipe Series: Classic Vanilla Pound Cake

A staple of every church dinner or family reunion, the pound cake is a southern art form. There are many varieties from chocolate and cream cheese to key lime and lemon, but if you can master the original, the others are a piece of “cake”! It’s almost a rite of passage for a southern girl to learn how to make… Read More

July 18, 2016

Summer Recipe Series: Cool & Zesty Pasta Salad

Looking for a perfect summer side dish for your next family reunion, cookout or beach trip? This easy, crisp, and cool pasta salad is sure to impress. Here is what you will need: 1 box of spiral pasta (tri-color works well, too,) 1 – peeled and diced cucumber 1 – diced green pepper 1 – mozzarella cheese ball (or mozzarella… Read More

June 29, 2016

Fireworks, Parades and More: Your Guide to Independence Weekend on the Grand Strand 2016

Fourth of July weekend is always a busy time on the Grand Strand. There are events for every age group and interest alike. To help you plan your Independence Day festivities, we have compiled a list of fireworks displays, parades and other patriotic events. Enjoy, and have a safe and happy Fourth! Fireworks Displays for Fourth of July Weekend Friday,… Read More