Holidays in the Park Where: Museum of Life and Science, Durham When: Most days throughout December, Starting Wednesday, Dec 3 “Follow shimmering pathways and glowing trees through the garden, Farmyard, and Dinosaur Trail. Enjoy the tropical temperatures inside the Magic Wings Butterfly House or stop by Sprout Café for a night-time snack. Take an illuminating … Continue reading December Activities in the Triangle Area
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October Activities in the Triangle Area
Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance Where: Pittsboro (Find directions here) When: Thursday – Sunday, Oct 2 – 5 Shakori Hills features local and regional acts from a range of genres including bluegrass, world music and psychedelic rock. Attendees can go to as many of the four days as they want and camping overnight is … Continue reading October Activities in the Triangle Area
Fall Home Upkeep Tips
Fall has officially arrived, and it’s a great time to work in the yard. Below are some seasonal upkeep activities you can do around your home to keep it in great shape for the changing seasons. #1 Plant plants and seed the lawn Fall is a great time for grass and perennial plants to grow … Continue reading Fall Home Upkeep Tips
August Activities in the Triangle Area
Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Where: Koka Booth Amphitheater When: Friday, Aug 1, 6 – 10 pm; Saturday, Aug 2, 12 – 6 pm According to the event site “Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Boots, Bacon, Biscuits, Bluegrass and Smoked Beasts! It’s two great … Continue reading August Activities in the Triangle Area
How to Improve Your Credit Score
A better credit score makes it easier to qualify for a home loan and easier to get a better rate. There are several ways to improve your credit score, which can end up saving you a lot of money. Pay Bills on Time Consistently paying your bills by their due dates is crucial. Late payments … Continue reading How to Improve Your Credit Score
July Activities in the Triangle Area
Festival for the Eno Where: West Point on the Eno, Durham When: Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 Festival for the Eno combines music, dance, crafts and environmental education to raise money for land conservancy. Rooted in the NC Folklife Festival first held in the area in 1976, the festival still aims to preserve … Continue reading July Activities in the Triangle Area
Summer Home Upkeep Tips
Summer officially starts in a week, and it’s a great time to get some outdoor maintenance done. It’s also not too late to get plants down in the garden and make other yard and home improvements. 1. Plant annuals, herbs and summer vegetables Now is a great time to plant annuals and vegetables like leafy … Continue reading Summer Home Upkeep Tips
May Activities in the Triangle Area
Got To Be NC Festival Where: NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh When: Friday - Sunday, May 16 - 18 Got To Be NC Fest is a celebration of local farmers and will have a wide array of local vendors selling delicious food, drinks and more. There will also be activities representing the state’s agricultural heritage and … Continue reading May Activities in the Triangle Area
February Monthly Events
First Friday Where: Downtown Raleigh When: Friday, Feb 7 (and every first Friday of the month) Once a month art galleries and studios around Downtown Raleigh open their doors to the public for an evening of fun. Several restaurants, bars and stores also participate in the evening with special offerings for attendees that flock to … Continue reading February Monthly Events
Winter Home Upkeep Tips
The winter has certainly arrived and it's important to keep your home in great shape. Luckily, there are a few simple things you can do to ready your home for potential cold weather and wintery precipitation (and save money on heating bills). #1 Replace home air filters Dirty air filters will cause a furnace to … Continue reading Winter Home Upkeep Tips
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