This week's Handmade in Raleigh is sort of a stretch, but I wanted to pay homage to some fantastic fare that's handmade close to Raleigh. It would be a disservice to my readers to not give this place a shout out. I connect with people over food. I really love those kindred … [Read more...] about Southern Smoke BBQ – Handmade (near) Raleigh
Dirt and Noise
VOTE for Education – Wordless Wednesday
She Taught My Son to Read – Wordless Wednesday
OK, I lied. This isn't really a Wordless Wednesday post, but I promise to keep it brief. Bird is thriving in sixth grade. He won the "Voracious Vocabulary" award in first grade. He is the sort of kid who walks around with a basketball in one hand and a book in the other. … [Read more...] about She Taught My Son to Read – Wordless Wednesday
Videri Chocolate Factory – Handmade in Raleigh
Today's installment of Handmade in Raleigh features Videri Chocolate Factory. Any idea why the brand is called Videri? I imagine they're the coolest parents at career day. Amongst the accountants, attorneys, orthodontists, and interior designers are Sam and Starr, … [Read more...] about Videri Chocolate Factory – Handmade in Raleigh
Tincture Tea – 5:00 Fridays TM
The news is spewing forth stories of ebola, flu, and enterovirus. We are bracing ourselves for the season of sickness. The germs...they are upon us. We've already had a couple sickies in the house, and come to think of it, my throat is feeling a tish scratchy. It's … [Read more...] about Tincture Tea – 5:00 Fridays TM
Spark Metal Studio – Handmade in Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina is a bastion of creativity. Your ankles are lapped by creative juices on every corner of this town, be it an architect, textile artist, painter, writer, aerial acrobat, musician, chef, or jewelry maker. The local movement shouldn't just be about food and … [Read more...] about Spark Metal Studio – Handmade in Raleigh
10 Ways Having a Tween is Like Having a Toddler
Spontaneous combustion is highly possible, also known as a temper tantrum. There can be screaming and crying for (apparently) no reason. You still have to remind them to wash hands, brush teeth, and flush. At least one article of clothing is ruined on every play … [Read more...] about 10 Ways Having a Tween is Like Having a Toddler