The Triangle is known for it's breweries. There seems to be one on every corner. But where do you go when you want a craft brewed beer and still want to hang with your kids? Check out these popular family friendly breweries in and around Raleigh for a great place to spend a Saturday … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Breweries in (and Around) Raleigh
5 Best Bakeries in Cary, NC
For Thanksgiving this year I needed a bakery that could handle a large number of pies, as I was giving them as gifts to former clients of mine. While I figured out which bakery to use, I did lots of research of the options for bakeries in Cary NC and I realized there were some great ones out there … [Read more...] about 5 Best Bakeries in Cary, NC
4 Reasons People Love Pittsboro
Pittsboro is one of my favorite towns in the Triangle. I promise it isn't because my last name is Pitts, although my husband's family does have some distant familial relation to the area. Whenever I feel like I need to get out of the hustle and bustle of the Triangle, I head to Pittsboro. Walking … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons People Love Pittsboro
6 Reasons People Love Living Inside Wade
Inside Wade is a neighborhood in West Raleigh, tucked away in the triangle formed by Wade Avenue, I-40 and I-440. I often use "Inside Wade" to describe this whole area in general. I may be the only one, but I think an area with so much value packed in, needs it's own geographic moniker. And … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons People Love Living Inside Wade
Urban Farming in Raleigh
Raleigh is a really popular city for urban farming. Recently voted a top 10 urban farming city in the US, it probably doesn't come as a surprise to those of us who have lived here a while. Farms and local markets are hugely popular, the city's regulations are very friendly to urban farmers, and … [Read more...] about Urban Farming in Raleigh
21 Date Night Ideas in Raleigh, Cary and Apex
This month is my 20th wedding anniversary. After 20 years, you can always use a little freshening of things, so as part of my gift to my husband, I made him a "Jar of Date Night Ideas." That way, if we wanted a quick date night near me, neither one of us has to think about what to do or where to go. … [Read more...] about 21 Date Night Ideas in Raleigh, Cary and Apex
Midyear Market Update 2018
You'll notice in the data below that Cary, Apex and Wake Forest are not experiencing the same price increases as other towns in the Triangle. Remember that this data is based on the median price, so for example, homes in Cary in the $200's may still be seeing larger price increases, but that median … [Read more...] about Midyear Market Update 2018
5 Reasons People Love Living in Cameron Village
Cameron Village is a popular spot for Raleigh locals. It is minutes from downtown Raleigh and the museum district, which is enough of a reason for people to enjoy living there. But within the village itself and within walking distance there are numerous reasons to love Cameron Village. Foodie … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons People Love Living in Cameron Village
