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Go healthy with your next meal out by choosing from organic restaurants in Raleigh NC. Restaurant selection include fine dining options, and many of the organic restaurants in Raleigh NC support local farmers! Zely and Ritz: Choose from entrees such as sweet potato gnocchi with caramelized butternut squash or NC wild striped bass, or go with small plates... [Read more...]

Support your community and get your produce fresh from local farmers. There are numerous food markets in Raleigh, including those in its downtown area. Many of these farmers' markets sell cheeses, meats, seafood and baked goods in addition to their fresh fruit and produce selections. Workshops and live entertainment may also be featured! Raleigh Downtown... [Read more...]

Plants bring alive your living space. They add color to your rooms and also keep the air fresh for a healthier environment.  The following are a few plants that will take little care, and make your apartment look and feel better instantly! Peace Lily - They have a white bloom and their shiny green leaves droop when they need to be watered.  They are... [Read more...]

Need some helpful apartment living tips for Raleigh? Here are some great tricks to save energy and money while doing laundry.Use cold water when suitable. Cold water and detergent is fine to clean most clothing that has not been heavily soiled or stained. Using cold water allows you to mix white clothing, dark clothing loads and colors, and therefore wash for... [Read more...]

You can't celebrate Valentine's Day without sweets! So, instead of picking up a box of chocolates and cupcakes from your local grocery store, purchase something really special for your sweetie at a specialty shop in Raleigh! We heard that Azurelise Chocolate Company located on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh sells some of the best salt caramel truffles in the... [Read more...]

Sometimes you just need a place to go to get away from it all. If work and life has you stressed out, kick back and throw a couple of them back at your local pub in Raleigh. Here are four of the very best pubs in the Raleigh area for you to choose from. Source: Yelp Name: River Pub Location: 10940 Raven Ridge Rd Raleigh, NC 27614 Reviews: 7 Link:... [Read more...]

Are you trying to drop 10 pounds before Valentine's Day so you can fit into that cute dress you just purchased? Do you shake in fear every time you happen to look at a calendar? Don't fret! I've rounded up the top 3 fitness posts of the Alexan North Hills blog to help! Get Fit in 2012: Looking for the best yoga studios in Raleigh? This post will point you... [Read more...]

Get your appetites ready because Triangle Restaurant Week is scheduled to begin on January 23rd until January 29, 2012. This is the perfect opportunity for you to enjoy delicious 3-course meals from some of the best restaurants in the area for $30 or less! Some of the restaurants scheduled to participate include: 18 Seaboard 18 Seaboard Raleigh, NC 27604 919-861-4318 Buku 110... [Read more...]

What do you know about the new tax laws? How about Advance Child Tax Credit Payments? If you're not "up to speed" on the new tax laws, it's probably a good idea to have your taxes prepared professionally. Don’t have time to find local tax centers in Raleigh? That's OK! Here are 3 tax centers that may be able to help prepare your taxes this year: Jackson... [Read more...]

It’s time to add a new member to the family. Yes, it’s time to adopt a dog! A new addition to the family will surely put a smile on the faces of your kids. In fact, a new dog may even put a smile on your face as well.  Interested? Great! Take a look at some of the dogs below available for adoption in the Raleigh area.  The adoption instructions can also... [Read more...]

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