Raleigh

The Chair That Changed Many Lives

August 23, 2017 29 Comments

This post was made in conjunction with Healing Transitions and their thrift store, Recovered Treasures. On the way to the open house that I attended with my middle daughter at her college, we stopped at a place that would make an impact on my outlook as well on my life. As I have mentioned before, when I talk about my dad that he left a huge legacy of giving back. It was basically what his whole life stood for, from giving back and lending a helping hand to his brothers and sisters, to the Marines Read more [...]

Celebrating the Holiday Season with Trifabb

December 18, 2016 8 Comments

I was lucky enough last week to attend Trifabb's 5th Annual Holiday Party at The Flourish Market. Although it feels like I have been a member of Trifabb for years, this is only my second year. But this is the first holiday party that I was able to attend. Last year. something came up and I couldn't attend. This year I wasn't going to let anything stop me from attending. Why? Well, one because I love attending Trifabb events. I have met so many new bloggers through them. And the second reason Read more [...]

Experiencing Amor at Amorino with Trifabb

December 13, 2016 3 Comments

Amor mean love, with that, said I know why Amorino- a chain of gelato bars across the world is named that. One taste of their yummy gelato and you can't help but fall in love. I was able to experience Amorino for the first time at another Trifabb event hosted the at the new Amorino Bar in downtown Raleigh. I will admit that before that day, I was a gelato virgin- but I can't say that anymore. We were able to meet the owner, Vinty Judge and she gave us a brief history Read more [...]

Going Coastal with Jarrett Bay

November 30, 2016 2 Comments

On a brisk Saturday morning, my two younger girls and I drove to North Hills shopping center in Raleigh to attend yet another TRIFABB event at Jarrett Bay . It was unusual for an event to be held on a weekend, but because I love TRIFABB and its founder, Molly from Still Being Molly , I jumped at the chance to attend. Boy, am I glad I did. We were treated to a hot chocolate and coffee bar. I am so going to have to recreate this one day. Maybe once Gracie's quinceanera practices start. They Read more [...]