Category: Holidays
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The Best Thing I Bought This Year: Electric Hot Water Kettle
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In these final days of Christmas shopping I was thinking about those hard-to-shop-for loved ones in my life and I found myself asking, “what’s the best purchase you’ve made this year that someone else might enjoy, too?” (I think this might be a new tradition for me that sticks! We’ll…
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Paw-fect Valentine’s Plans
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Only rookies will celebrate Valentine’s Day on a Saturday night – instead, consider something fun… and for a great cause – that’s happening on Thursday night: Bark & Wine with Your Valentine 2015 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a beer & wine tasting while surrounded by the cutest faces in town!…
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Happy New Year!
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Nick and I went to Nashville this past week/weekend for a few days, so I didn’t get a chance to wish everyone a Happy New Year’s Eve… or even New Year’s Day. However, I don’t believe January 2nd is too late to start the year off right! We have dinner…
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Holiday Cheer from the RRAR Community Service Committee
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(click to view video online) On the third Tuesday of every month, I have the pleasure of having lunch and planning some great community service projects with one of the most talented, giving, and energized group of professionals in the Triangle: The Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors Community Service Committee.…
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Make a Difference this Holiday Season
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Seriously y’all, it takes very little effort to do good things. And hey, you might even get to attend a party and see some folks you love in the process! Tonight – Thursday, December 2nd, 7:00pm (like head there in the next hour) 😉4th Annual Downtown Santa BallThe Downtowner Magazine…
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Put the Boys to Work… at Hardly Working
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I realize Thanksgiving has just come and gone, but Christmas dinner is right around the corner. I love Andrea Weigl’s suggestion of putting the boys to work! Thursday when I serve Thanksgiving dinner to a small group of friends, everyone will contribute. I will bake a pecan pie and a…
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Just Sayin’…
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Miss ya cuz… Stumbled upon this great memorial written to Henry online: “I had the honor of going to high school and graduating Garner Senior High with Henry. I joined the Marine Corps a few months ahead and remember the day I hear of his passing. I was so proud…
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Special Events at the Downtown Raleigh Outdoor Ice Rink
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How much fun does Date Night sound?! Tuesday, December 22: Family Night – Skate with Santa from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. Sunday, January 3: Sledding Ramps – Snow My Yard will create a winter wonderland with sledding ramps open from 12 noon-5 pm. This activity is FREE for anyone wearing their…
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…
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…but I still don’t turn on the holiday music until closer to Christmas, though 😉 There is a lot of small town and big city stuff to do this weekend – all starting today. I wish they didn’t all fall on the same day/time though, because I want to do…