Ok, so technically Homeland Creamery isn’t in Raleigh. However, it’s only an hour or so drive and totally worth the morning extravaganza, so I decided to write about it anyway. Homeland Creamery is a family-owned and operated creamery with around 400 Holstein cows in Julian, NC. They sell milk, ice cream and butter – all… [Read More]
My City Monday: What do YOU want to read about?
I’ve been doing My City Monday for a little over a month now and am really enjoying it. We took a little hiatus as the kids started back to school and the family took one last beach trip. But I’m ready to get going again. Before I do, I wanted to ask YOU what you… [Read More]
My City Monday: My Milkshake Brings All the Pounds to My Scale
Mama loves a good milkshake. In fact, one of the only things I find lacking about the Raleigh area is the absence of a milkshake (or let’s face it, Starbucks) delivery service. I’m extremely fortunate as a couple weeks ago, after expressing my frustration on Facebook at wanting a milkshake and unable to make it… [Read More]
My City Monday: Marbles Kids Museum
I think most parents can identify with the need to get out of the house every now and again. Raleigh is incredibly lucky to have a fabulous children’s museum downtown that has lots of activities for toddlers to elementary school age children. Plus, the IMAX theater on location offers great films for a family of… [Read More]
My City Monday: Strickland Road Neighborhood Park
At two and four, my children love a good playground. One we frequent quite often is the Strickland Road Neighborhood Park between Ray Road and Leesville on Strickland. What I love most about the playground is that there is plenty for both older children and younger children to do, but it’s never too crowded (at… [Read More]
My City Monday: Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
If you’re looking for a fun night out with friends or your significant other, then you need to check out Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar at North Hills in the Captrust Tower. Cowfish opened in April in their second location (the first is in Southpark in Charlotte) and has been going strong ever since. Cowfish owner,… [Read More]
My City Monday: RDU Airport Observation Park
If you have young children, the RDU Airport Observation Park is definitely a place you want to check out. Located near the General Aviation Terminal and the Air Traffic Control Tower, the park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. My children are fascinated by airplanes and I’m not sure there’s anything better than a… [Read More]
My City Monday: Gonza’s Tacos Y Tequila
Looking for a new place for a date or a Girl’s Night Out? I have just the place. Gonza’s Taco Y Tequila is a wonderful Latin American place at the corner of Lead Mine and Sawmill Road in North Raleigh. The owner told me he hoped to create a fun cool Latino place where people could… [Read More]
My City Monday: A Corner of My World
Welcome to my new series, My City Monday, where every week I’m going to give you a little glimpse of life in the Raleigh-Durham area. I’ve lived here since 5th grade with the exception of four years for college. I attended Douglas Elementary, Carroll Middle and Sanderson High. I’ve worked for several companies here and… [Read More]
