Are you "green" enough? You heard this buzz about "going green." Why does it mean exactly? It simply means reducing the overall impact on the environment. If  you use  a computer monitor, use the one with good energy star rating. Instead of using your own car, you would use public transportations. These are just some examples of going green. Visit here for... [Read more...]

When it comes to staying fit, I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. My co-workers have this "Breakfast of Champions" policy which consists of  a daily serving of donuts and bagels for the whole office. Combine that with 3 Taco Supremes for lunch at Taco Bell, and you have a recipe guaranteed to pack the pounds on. I managed to work out pretty... [Read more...]

Roses are one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers and if you are in agreement with me, do what I did and visit the Raleigh Municipal Rose Garden. It's location is at 301 Pogue Street and is situated just below street level next to the historic Raleigh Little Theatre in University Park. Here you will find a bounty of every type of rose you can imagine. The... [Read more...]

No, this is not the band from the 70's...Humble Pie is Raleigh's Eclectic Heaven located right in the heart of the Warehouse District. The establishment is actually a repurposed warehouse and so you would expect it to be open and spacious and you're not disappointed. One of my favorite things about the restaurant, other than the food, is the eclectic decor. There... [Read more...]

Are you children asking you, "Mommy, What Can I Give Daddy for Father's Day?" and you are in a quandry for an answer? Well, worry no more because here is a really cute idea for something your son or daughter could make for daddy and he'll love it. Mosaic Self-Portrait Although the time-tested "Family" photo is always a winner, let's change it up some... [Read more...]

When preparing the menu for the upcoming week, I remember to work in a visit to the Downtown Raleigh Farmers' Market to purchase local edibles from local vendors. For me, it's about making a difference in my family's health and that's why every Wednesday, sometime between 10 am and 2 pm, you'll find me on City Plaza picking out my fruits and veggies for the week. City... [Read more...]

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Today is the day for the grand opening of the new Raleigh Amphitheatre. Construction has only been underway since March, but the new outdoor venue is certain to be a welcome addition to Raleigh's music scene. At this point, details have been finished up and the final touches are being put on for tonight's performance of Raleigh's own local group, The Connells.... [Read more...]

For those of you who are Mulberry fans, it's time to start looking for them. I absolutely love this little yummy fruit with its compact shape and deep sweetness. Not only are they delicious, but they are jam-packed with a powerful anitoxidant called resveratrol ~ the same antioxident found in the skin of red grapes. The dried variety is very tasty, however,... [Read more...]