I love creating photo albums but since everything has gone digital I don’t often get the opportunity to put together a photo album. But with great sites like Lulu.com I can create a professional looking photo book in the same amount of time as it would take for me to get my photos printed. I…
I don’t know any little boy that isn’t into some kind of vehicle. Jude likes just about anything that goes so we were all excited when we learned about Shirts That Go. It was really hard to decided which shirt Jude would like best because he’s into just about everything. We finally decided on the…
I know that in a few months Jude will be ready for potty training but until then we are embracing our use of cloth diapers. I love using cloth diapers and can’t imagine not using them. We’ve tried many different styles and brands of diapers and we have only begun to scratch the surface. Recently…
Jude is an active learner. Meaning he has to constantly be moving while doing most anything. All kids are inquisitive and love hands on learning. We love Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh because it allows us to interact with life and learning. Marbles is a fun, interactive museum designed for children to learn as…
Today’s NC Blogger is Jen from Jael Custom Designs. Tell readers more about yourself: I’m married to my High School sweetheart, we have four children ages 14, 12, 10, and 2, I’m a FT working mom, Blogger, Twitterholic, Facebook junkie and I have my own Graphic Design & PR Firm! I’ve just recently become the…
I love supporting my local economy so whenever possible I try to buy from local businesses and use locally based services. Sometimes it can be a challenge to find a comprehensive list of local businesses that offer quality products and services. When I’m looking for anything local my first stop is Shop Local Raleigh. They…
Handmade jewelry is my weakness. I’m picky when it comes to buying jewelry but when it’s been thoughtfully crafted by hand, I’m sold. There are so many talented creative people that have the patience to craft beautiful jewelry. Below 14th Designs offers some of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry I’ve seen. I received a…
NC Musician Mark Mathis is celebrating the birth of his daughter by giving away all of his music. While you’re waiting for the music to download please say a prayer for his new little girl, Sparrow as she is undergoing heart surgery. Here is the note from Mark Mathis: Friends: Hello! My wife and I…
I think most women struggle with losing those last few post pregnancy pounds. Taking care of a little one take a lot of time and can be exhausting and to be honest making time to work out is not a top priority. Stroller Strides recognizes the challenge of balancing a healthy lifestyle and taking care…
Nothing quite says North Carolina summer like a concrete custard from Goodberry’s. Goodberry’s is probably our family’s most loved frozen dessert. If given a choice between Goodberry’s and any other ice cream or dessert location, Goodberry’s will almost always win. Ok, enough of my gushing. But seriously I do love some frozen custard. When we…