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  • NC ABC(C)

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    Since my previous post on FireFly Sweet Tea Vodka has inspired so much interest, I thought I’d offer some clarification based on the easy to find info on the NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission website. (I also did this because there’s always so much adult beverage industry gossip and 9…

  • Sweet Tea Vodka

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    You heard it here first folks. I’d like to thank my dear e-friend, Antoine, for returning from Charleston to tell me about this wonderful phenomenon that has taken over the bars in the Low Country (who, by the way, I finally got the chance to meet in person for the…

  • Another Reason to Love Capital Bank

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    If you read my first post about Capital Bank, here’s another winning reason why you should dump your dud of a bank if they’re not working for you: my debit cards showed up today and clearly noted on the back of all of the envelopes was this message –“Biodegradable. Compostable.…

  • I’m in Love…

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    …with Capital Bank. Betcha didn’t see that coming did ya? After fighting the never ending battle with First Citizens Bank on their awful practices and absurd way of posting some of my most basic transactions (plus, not earning a freakin’ penny of interest), I’ve dumped those losers. Since then, I’ve…

  • A Little Variation on “Talk Southern to Me”

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    Continuing my mini-series from quite a while ago (more to come soon… for sure), I hope you all enjoy another installment of “Talk Southern to Me” – with a twist.PS – Big thanks goes out to Google Reader for recommending Miss LiLi NC to me. While I made my way…

  • I Don’t Care Who You’re Votin’ For…

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    …the fist bump is STILL hilarious – regardless of your political affiliation (or in some cases, lack of). The look like they’re enjoying themselves… good for them. Get well soon, Mikey! Watch the video in the link above, in case you missed it the first go around.

  • Update: All I Want is a Good Moisturizer…

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    My May 18th post on wanting to find a nice moisturizer that is animal-friendly drew an email from a reader who was searching for the same all the way from Portugal! How cool is that?! Rita, from Portugal, wrote to ask if I had any luck in finding a moisturizer…

  • Independent Retailers Week

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    As always, keep it local… there are SO many great choices… there is really no reason not to! If you need suggestions on where to keep it local – for anything – my good friend Mandy @ Swagger (fellow independent retailer, wooh!) is divulging all of her staffs’ favorites this…

  • Congrats and More…

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    First things first, I have to say congratulations to Allison Davis, owner of Sandfoot Photography (I highly, HIGHLY recommend her beautiful work), on her engagement this weekend in quite a fabulous fashion!! Her darling fiancé surprised her with a backstage proposal at the Brad Paisley meet-n-greet in Charlotte… HOW COOL!…

  • Avoid CBW Like the Plague…

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    I’ve never experienced such poor retail management and customer service as I have with Carolina Bridal World in Smithfield (Wal-Mart included… and I hate that place)! I wish I had read some of the reviews on local websites (CitySearch, etc.) since the issues my BFF bride-to-be is having now with…