Hot summer days are the perfect time to visit the Museum of Life + Science and cool off in their outdoor exhibits. Yes, I said “cool off” and “outdoors.” It is possible. Head to the Museum first thing in the…
Museum of Life + Science: Summer Fun
Author: Sarah C
Disney Store: Events – Raleigh
** Updated 7/28/16: event time changes for August 2016 ** With all of the hot & humid days lately, we’ve been seeking entertainment indoors. One of our new favorites? Attending the free events offered at The Disney Store. These include story times,…
White Deer Park – Garner
White Deer Park is located directly across from Lake Benson Park in Garner. It’s 96 acres features play areas, trails, picnic shelters, open space, and a Nature Center. There are 2 playground areas in this spacious park. When you arrive, the road…
USS North Carolina Battleship – Wilmington
Taking advantage of my son’s recent track out from year round school, we decided to make a day trip to Wilmington. At around 2 hours each way depending where you are in the Triangle, it’s easily doable if you don’t…
The Produce Box
** Receive $5 off your first box from The Produce Box through this link. ** Several years ago, we lived close to one of the local area farmer’s markets. I loved the convenience and option of visiting on a Saturday morning…
Nature Stories at Prairie Ridge – Raleigh
Whether you are looking to get out of the house with your toddler or for a family adventure during summer break, consider the Nature Stories program at Prairie Ridge Ecostation. The program takes place weekly on Thursday mornings and is…
West Millbrook Middle School Park – Raleigh
One Sunday afternoon we set off to visit Honeycutt Park in north Raleigh. Only I mistakenly got off 540 at the wrong exit. Realizing my mistake, rather than turn around, I opted for the “scenic” route and drove down Strickland…
Southern Women’s Show – Raleigh
** The 2016 Show runs Friday, April 22nd through Sunday, April 24th. ** The Southern Women’s Show is an annual event at the NC State Fairgrounds featuring shopping, fashion, beauty, food, and more from local vendors as well as nationally known…
Chuy’s Tex-Mex – Cary
Chuy’s Tex-Mex opens it’s second Triangle location today in Cary’s Parkside Town Commons shopping center. Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit for the media sneak peek. The new restaurant is colorful and eclectically decorated. While each Chuy’s restaurant is…
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle: Backpack Buddies
** Mark your calendars for William’s 4th Annual Food Drive for Backpack Buddies on Saturday, April 16th. Find more details including how to sign up to volunteer here. ** Looking around the Triangle area with all it’s universities, companies, and…
