Okay, full transparency — we were in Charleston for four days. But here’s the thing about that city: you could spend four days there and still feel like you only scratched the surface. Or, if you plan it right, you could have one of the most memorable weekends of your life in 36 hours flat.

Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate the one person in your life who loves you unconditionally and you can always turn to for advice, supportive words, and fierce hugs. If you want to celebrate your mom with a special day out, we’ve put together some of our top ways to spend Mother’s Day

When Memorial Day weekend arrives in Raleigh on the third weekend of May, it’s the time when the City of Oaks feels its first bright pulse of summer — but it’s not a time to rejoice, rather a time for reflection and retrospect.  On this cherished three-day weekend, given to us by the public holiday,

There’s a funny thing about living somewhere for years – you can completely miss what’s right under your nose. For years, one of our oldest friends has lived around the corner from the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. We’ve been going to her house since 2004. We even lived with her for a month,

Looking for fun things to do in Raleigh this weekend? This weekly update, hand crafted by us, will help you plan for memorable moments with your friends, family, or even just by yourself. Celebrations in Raleigh are ramping up with food and beer festivals, spring celebrations, and the opening week of concerts at Red Hat.

Time to celebrate Your Pack Pride in style. Graduation season in Raleigh is one of the most exciting times on NC State’s campus for Wolfpack students, and Hillsborough Street is the heartbeat of the celebrations! Whether you’re the proud parent of a graduating NC State senior, or a student wrapping up years of hard work,

Carolina Beach is one of the best family-friendly beaches in North Carolina and offers a plethora of activities and things to do. Being just over a two-hour drive from Raleigh, it’s the perfect spot for a weekend away or week-long break soaking up some laid-back coastal living and much needed R&R. If this is your

We are lucky to have many wonderful parks in Raleigh. Since Raleigh is such a green and nature-filled city, one of the best ways to get a real feel for the city of Raleigh is to enjoy the parks and all the recreational activities they have to offer.  Raleigh is well known for being the

In the 12+ years we’ve lived in Raleigh, we’ve never run out of things to do. It’s a thriving city but still holds a small-town feel and is always alive with fun festivals and events, new foodie experiences, and outdoor activities. If you’re new to Raleigh, are visiting for the first time, or you’ve lived

They don’t call Raleigh the City of Oaks for nothing, so if you want to get out into nature, you’ll find plenty of hiking trails in Raleigh where you can see why the city gets this namesake. Raleigh is awash with greenery. It’s one of the things we love about living in Raleigh with kids.