Kids Say (write!) the Darndest Things
March 8, 2010 by Kat
In some ways I feel like a stellar parent: Daughter writes poetry; she’s only 1st grade Daughter writes poetry on whatever surface she can find In some ways I feel like a ridiculously immature parent; one whose daughter knows where her mom’s favorite wine store is…. (ironically, I’ve written about this wine store not once, [...]
All My Worlds Come Together
February 20, 2010 by Dave
Kat and I are spending the evening together catching up. The bad news is that we are catching up on work we have to do for this darn site. The good news is that we are catching up over cocktails at Wine 101 in Wake Forest, NC. This place has free wireless internet, weekend tastings, and a TV, but more [...]
If you live in Raleigh, and looking for things to do w/the kids during Holiday Break
December 19, 2009 by Kat
[This is written by a friend and neighbor, Adrienne C... lemme tell you, if anyone knows the "who's who" and "what's what" in Raleigh (her taste is ridiculously expensive), it's this chick. However, the below are very affordable alternatives to keep your kids from whining, and you from drinking, while they're home for the next [...]
Great Places to Shop and Dine for those Local to Raleigh & Wake Forest
November 23, 2009 by Kat
SHOPPING ~ These following sites/stores are GREAT places to shop if you’re local to Raleigh and/or Wake Forest — whether for a gift, or to splurge on yourself. Also, they have a website, so if you’re not local, please feel free to peruse their sites! PERSONALIZED ITEMS BABY ITEMS HOME DECOR GENERAL GIFTS The Lemon [...]
One of my favorite stores in Wake Forest
November 13, 2009 by Kat
A very kind and warm friend recently opened up a boutique/shop in Downtown Wake Forest, called “The Lemon Tree“. Congratulations, Stacey Moritz! I’ve been adorned in Stacey Moritz’s handmade jewelry for about 4 years now. I just absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the quality, uniqueness, and ‘statement’ her designs make. When I tell you I get [...]
Shucker’s Oyster Bar & Grill – Which one we like better is still TBD
November 9, 2009 by Kat
So… hubby and I were honored to receive a Gift Card to a new’ish restaurant in Wake Forest – Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill (thanks Bozans!). Bummed because they didn’t have Guinness on Draft; I suffered through the bottled version (there’s NOTHING like the draft). Guinness to me is like Chocolate Milk. As anyone who [...]
