Last summer we took the kids to Carowinds for the first time and had a blast! With the arrival of spring, that means that it’s about time for Carowinds to kick off their new season. The theme park opens to the general public on Friday, March 25 and will be open through April 3 for spring… [Read More]
Plan a Trip to Carowinds’ Great Pumpkin Fest!
“Mom, when can we go back to Carowinds?” My son has asked me this pretty much every week since we went in July. We haven’t been able to go as much as we’d like, but he’s in luck because in two weeks, we’re headed for a quick trip to Charlotte to check out the Great Pumpkin… [Read More]
Carowinds with Kids: Tips for Your Visit
Last month we took a two-day family trip to the Carowinds Theme Park on the NC/SC border. We had a fabulous time, despite the 100 degree temperatures. Sure, there were some meltdowns, but all in all, it was a really fun trip. Here are our tips to going with young children. 1. Go on a… [Read More]
Plan a night out at Bonefish Grill – new menu additions and decor
A few weeks ago, I was invited to check out the newly renovated Bonefish Grill at North Hills. We don’t get there often, but I love Bonefish, so I was eager to see the new decor and try the new menu items. I grabbed my mom and the kids and we were ready to chow… [Read More]
Adventures in North Carolina: Visiting Carowinds
About 15 years ago, I drove up to Charlotte from Greenville, SC (where I was attending Furman) and met my mom, sister and then boyfriend/now husband at Carowinds. I don’t remember much about the trip other than we had an absolute blast. We rode a ton of rides and even though it was hot, we… [Read More]
Fresh, yummy and local – 2 recipes for summer
I’ve been trying to get “healthy” for the last year and a half. It’s not that I’m “unhealthy” but I could stand to lose a few pounds, I need to eat less sugar and I need to move more. I’ve tried a variety of things and I ebb and flow in how consistent I am…. [Read More]
Where did you deliver your baby? WakeMed North Family Health & Women’s Hospital Opens
It’s been just over four years since I delivered Miss E at Rex Hospital. At the time, based on where we live, Rex was really the only hospital option for me as the WakeMed main campus was too far of a trek. I didn’t want to have to drive any further than I had to. I… [Read More]
Southern Women’s Show Back in Raleigh
What are you doing the weekend of Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26? This spring, the Southern Women’s Show celebrates 30 fun, flirty and fabulous years in Raleigh with its most amped up shopping and lifestyle event yet. Tickets are on sale now where fans can shop and experience more than 400 different clothing, beauty,… [Read More]
New Earth Fare Open in Morrisville (GIVEAWAY)
I’m going to be honest here. When I first got the invite to check out the new Earth Fare store at Park West Village, I almost declined. There’s a store about four miles from me and I don’t love it. It’s dark and uninviting, which is weird to me for a store focused on health… [Read More]
SNOWED IN – reporting live from the trenches
Today is Day 3 of Raleigh’s Snowmeggedon. We started off on a much better foot than yesterday. Yesterday we had lots of whining and screaming before it was even 9 a.m. Yesterday I understood why some animals eat their young. Today the kids are just enthralled with the 5 inches of snow we have. We are lucky… [Read More]
