Category: Recommendations

  • Neighborhood Drinks at Sidebar in Cary Downtown

    Located at 215 East Chatham Street, Sidebar is open Wednesday-Friday at 4 p.m. (closing at midnight Wednesday-Thursday, 2 a.m. Friday) and opens at noon on Saturday and Sunday (closing at 2 a.m. and midnight, respectively).

  • Summer Favorites: Sun Bum Sunscreen

    Don’t burn – “trust the Bum”. I love Sun Bum’s sun protections products. Here’s why.

  • Raleigh Kid Post

    I want to go here soon! The details:Raleigh City Museum Address: Located in the historic Briggs Building at 220 Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, N.C. 27601 Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm | Saturday 1pm to 4pm | Open First Fridays 6pm-9pm | Closed Sunday & MondayDarn, I feel like Sunday afternoons would be…

  • eCycling

    Electronics are probably some of the nastiest things that could end up in a landfill, so if you need to get rid of anything, here’s a great *free* opportunity from Fox 50 and Creative Recycling to do so! Our landfills are filling up with things that won’t ever go away.…

  • I Shouldn’t Tell You This…

    …because I’d like to keep my odds of winning high, but… 518 West has a Facebook Page and they’re giving away a $25 gift certificate. I know right – awesome! I have been there at least once a month for the last six months: it’s where all but the most…

  • Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About This Before??

    During one of my previous posts directed at XM Radio (and my current lack of satisfaction with the constantly increasing rates handed down to loyal customers), Gracie left me a comment encouraging me to check out Pandora. I’m. In. Love. Why didn’t any of y’all ever tell me about this…

  • Local Rave: Alter Ego Salon

    I’m in love. A second story Downtown location (with a view that many would kill for) and prices that make it possible to keep you looking good without having to take out a loan. Alter Ego Salon – Mary-Taylor did my recent cut and rocked it out. Video courtesy of…

  • {Double Post} The Shop with a Conscience

    I can’t believe this is another thing I’ve never remember to blog about, because it’s one of my Cameron Village favorites – Beleza: A Fair Trade Boutique.Described on their website as a place where:…you will find unique and extraordinary textiles and hats, jewelry and art that catch your eye and…

  • Starting the Year Off Right

    I’m not really one for New Year’s resolutions… trust me, I can find a million ways to improve myself and life around me any darn day of the week. In that spirit, I’m still going to share some good vibes to start 2009 with… might as well set the bar…

  • Keep Your Eyes Open!

    I know there are a lot of moms (and dads!) who read this blog (including my own – Hi Mom! Hi Dad!), so I was really excited to see that our friends in law enforcement have harnessed the power of technology when it comes to Amber Alerts. Many thanks to…