The 4th of July always sneaks up on me, but not this year! This year I will be ready. I will have my food, my beer, and my rockin’ new outfit ready to go. Enjoy your freedom in style!
Category: Raleigh
The Pit- Authentic Eastern BBQ
Slathered in Tradition Ever cook a whole pig? Greg Hatem has. He grew up in Roanoke Rapids in Halifax county making Eastern North Carolina barbecue. If you ever get the […]
Reborn Clothing Co: Teaching Raleigh NC to Recycle
According to a study conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2013, Americans produced 254 million pounds of trash but only recycled about 30% of that. The EPA also estimates that approximately 75% of trash is recyclable, This means that about 45% of what we throw away could be recycled, but end up crowding our landfills instead. Reborn Clothing Co in Raleigh NC seeks to combat this problem head on.
Teacup Floral: Designed to Impress Garner NC
Owner, Kelley Kennedy, has been a designer for 20 years. Before opening Teacup Floral in Garner NC, she started her journey at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Kelley then worked in the fashion industry and taught design at her alma mater before discovering a passion for floral design at The Flower School New York.
Leaving Quarantine Phase 1: What We Need to Know Before It Happens
As an employee of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), I have been following this pandemic to an obsessive level (it’s not healthy, I know). I have an interest in the outcome. The healthier everyone stays, the less work for me. It’s tempting to want to break free of our constraints and get back to life, but I assure you there is a method to the madness. So, let’s talk about what NC needs before we can start being released from our homes for Phase 1 of leaving quarantine. Get comfy and put your thinking cap on because I’m about to get my nerd on.
Dog-Eared Books: $1 Books with Delivery to Your Door
Are you bored of quarantine yet? I am! There is only so much we can do to pass the time. There are some activities that can keep you from getting stir-crazy, but none better (for me) than reading a good book. Books allow for an escape to other places, times, or imaginary worlds, and Dog-Eared Books in Raleigh, NC can help you get your hands on books without spending a fortune.
Surviving Quarantine As An Introvert: The Truth May Shock You
Many believe quarantine is the introverts dream, but the reality may shock you. Surviving quarantine as an introvert requires a lot of self-care.
Meal Planning In A Crisis: A Guide For A Dwindling Pantry
Meal planning in a crisis can be stressful. Whether your store doesn’t have your usual food items or you’re not feeling brave enough to fight the crowds at the store, […]
How to Get Food and Supplies During a Crisis
The shelves are looking bare. I haven’t had canned soup in 10 years, but after looking at my empty cart, I panic-bought several cans of soup. I’m not one to […]
Coronavirus in Raleigh area and What You Need to Know
You may have read that Coronavirus (COVID-19) is in North Carolina, over 1,000 in Wake county, as of today. Events all over the area are being cancelled to reduce the […]