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
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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
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
15 Indoor Playgrounds and Activities in Raleigh for Kids
Indoor Playgrounds & Activities around Raleigh for a Cold or Rainy Day Indoor Playgrounds Raleigh NC: Whether it's a blustery winter day or a wet summer one, there are plenty of indoor playgrounds and activities in Raleigh and the surrounding areas when you need to get out of the house and … [Read more...] about 15 Indoor Playgrounds and Activities in Raleigh for Kids
Best Raleigh Area Greenways
Hiking is one of the biggest pastimes in the Triangle. With our beautiful and mild climate (excepting July-August...let’s be real here) our location is the ideal place to enjoy walking, biking and hiking nearly year round. Fortunately, from Clayton to Chapel Hill, there are hundreds of miles of … [Read more...] about Best Raleigh Area Greenways
Triangle Foodie Destinations
I recently asked my followers to contribute to a survey of their favorite foodie restaurants in the Triangle. I was not looking for chain restaurants with food shipped in frozen on trucks. To be nominated, the restaurant had to fit at least one of the following … [Read more...] about Triangle Foodie Destinations
5 Day Trips from Raleigh
Frontier Culture Museum - We’re only an hour from the Virginia border in the Triangle, which makes many spots in Virginia great options for day trips. If farming, architecture and historical daily life interests you, you’ll love The Frontier Culture Museum. Exhibits include reproductions of a Native … [Read more...] about 5 Day Trips from Raleigh
Five Fabulous Fall Outings for the Triangle
For me, fall is about getting out and about, taking every opportunity to see the beautiful changing leaves both from the car and by spending as much time in that cool weather as I can. To that end, this list is as much about the journey as it is the destination. These five outings will give you … [Read more...] about Five Fabulous Fall Outings for the Triangle
