holidays
The (Thanks)Giving Tree
Fall is perhaps my favorite season in North Carolina. The crisp leaves crunch underfoot, and sometimes when I sit in the living room and peer out the window into the park it looks like it's snowing leaves. I heave a sigh and am thankful it's just leaves. This time of year I … [Read more...] about The (Thanks)Giving Tree
Bird & Deal’s Toy Gift Guide
I've been delighted to have my marketing consulting and blogging worlds intersect in the aisles of Stone's Education & Toys. This is our very own locally owned wonder emporium. Visiting the store is fabulous fun for all ages, and it's always a chore to get my boys to scoot … [Read more...] about Bird & Deal’s Toy Gift Guide
Blood and Sand – 5:00 Fridays TM
You didn't think I'd let Halloween pass without a special cocktail, did you? Craig of Crude Bitters penned today's post. I hinted in yesterday's Handmade in Raleigh post that you could expect a crude awakening today... <<Insert evil laughter … [Read more...] about Blood and Sand – 5:00 Fridays TM
Cool Dad – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's Father's Day weekend. I thought I'd clue you in just in case all the ads for ties, belts, power tools, and lawn mowers weren't enough. I don't know anyone who wants a tie or anything with "World's Best Dad" emblazoned on it. We don't even have a yard so the … [Read more...] about Cool Dad – 5:00 Fridays TM
New Year’s Eve is Overrated
I have always hated New Year's Eve. I hate the pressure to dress up and celebrate and whoop it up in fashion. I hate the drunks and hook ups and walks of shame and bleeding red lipstick smearing into laugh lines and bad pick up lines and torment to find someone to kiss. I … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve is Overrated
Gadget Free Christmas
We didn't have to buy batteries this Christmas. There is also no bickering over who gets access to the limited outlets in our rental house. We don't have gadgets to charge or toys to power. This has been a delightfully gadget free Christmas. Deal has been building with LEGO … [Read more...] about Gadget Free Christmas