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Reusable Shopping Bags - Have You Seen Them In Your Neighborhood Stores? - 01/31/08 09:35 AM
How many times have your groceries been loaded into plastic bags, only to have the bag split and the jar of mayonnaise drop and break on the driveway? By the way, why is it always the mayonnaise that breaks? It's got to be the hardest thing to clean up...
Many of my favorite stores, at least in my area, are now offering an inexpensive alternative to the "Paper or Plastic" question.
Resuable Shopping Bags
Walgreens was the first place I noticed resuable shopping bags for sale. I picked up enough for all my groceries - at $.99 each, they weren't a bad … (23 comments)
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Best Companies to Work for in the Triangle - and Current Job Openings. Apply Today! - 01/30/08 09:08 PM
Looking for a new job, along with a warm and inviting climate?
If you're thinking of relocating to the Triangle, you'll find tremendous opportunities in many different fields.
Forbes rated Raleigh as the #1 Place in the US for Businesses and Careers in 2007.
And more recently, Fortune listed their top 100 companies to work for, with some outstanding winners in the Triangle area.
Where do I go to see available positions?
Here's some contact information for the best of the best of Raleigh and Cary area companies, including links to their sites AND directly to their employment opportunies. Those giving career advice often … (2 comments)
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Homes for Horses in Raleigh, North Carolina - an Up Close and Personal Tour of Local Chatham County Horse Boarding Farms - 01/30/08 11:17 AM
Horse Communities - New Homes that Allow Horses
Honey, I would love to move, but what about the horses? Do you think they will feel comfortable in North Carolina?
While there are all kinds of horse boarding advertisements out on the wonderful worldwide web, none of it really gave me that personal, objective feeling that I want when considering long-term arrangements for my equestrian friends. If you're considering relocation to the Raleigh area, or moving cross town, come along with me on my tour of some of the local facilities.
Homes for Horses - Highlights of Horse Boarders in the Apex/Chatham County area of … (3 comments)
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Have you done any treasure hunting lately? Check out your local Cary, NC thrift shops! - 01/27/08 07:13 AM
When shopping for a place to live, great schools are a bonus, running water and electricity is also important, but for some people few things are more important than the shopping in the neighborhood.
So being the ever-vigilant neighbor, with nothing but all of your welfare in mind of course, I went shopping. Not just shopping, thrift store shopping. We can all go online to see what the first-hand stores have, but second-hand stores each have a flavor of their own. And in Cary NC, it's a blast. Here's the skinny:
GCF Donation Center and Store
Our first stop was … (11 comments)
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Beaver Creek Crossing - Shopping Options in Apex, NC - 01/26/08 08:48 AM
Beaver Creek Crossings - Apex, NC Shopping
"Well, what kind of shopping is nearby?"
That's one of the most common questions I get from the great people I speak to that are looking to move to the area.
Here's an example of one terrific shopping area.
Beaver Creek Crossings is a new shopping center in Apex, NC that has a lot to offer. It's been open for less than a year, and many of the small shops are still under construction.
But there are a lot of great anchor stores that have been open and have a lot to … (7 comments)
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Holly Springs Library - A Holly Springs NC Top Attraction! - 01/24/08 03:25 PM
Holly Springs Relocation
Holly Springs Library Nothing to read in the house? Need a book on CD for the commute home? The Holly Springs Library has you covered!
Then head over to the new Holly Springs Library, just a few blocks from the intersection of Main Street and Holly Springs Road. It's been open for just over a year, but this is the first time I've checked it out.
It's very impressive. The landscaping is pretty and tasteful. A roundabout in front of the library ensures slow traffic, and is accented with brick pavers.
The Holly Springs Branch Library opened in December 2006, and … (7 comments)
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Rainwater Collection Systems now available in Raleigh/Triangle area new homes - 01/24/08 01:07 PM
Rainwater Collection Systems in Raleigh, NC
Rainwater harvesting systems are growing in popularity in the Raleigh area. Stanton Homes, a Triangle area custom home builder, has decided to offer these rainwater collection systems, or cisterns, as an option in all new homes for sale.
It's hard to find homes that have a solution for buyers that want a green yard as well as a "green" approach to water use. Cost of installation of an underground system will vary by lot, home, and size of system.
A basic rainwater collection system includes a 550 gallon above-ground tank, or cistern. Rain is collected from gutters, filtered, … (23 comments)
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Solar Lighting for Landscaping - How does it work? What are the options? - 01/21/08 11:11 AM
Solar Lighting for Landscaping
Light up your landscaping with the power of the sun, all night long, with outdoor solar lights
Yard need a little brightening? Thought about going green? Whether just starting landscaping plans for that brand new home or making a few changes to an existing yard, outdoor lighting can really make a difference - with natural solar energy as its source.
Solar lighting is becoming increasingly common in landscaping across the country. With 217 sunny days a year in the Raleigh area of North Carolina, there's no reason not to take advantage of natural solar energy when lighting pathways, … (6 comments)
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New One Story Custom Homes on Wooded Acreage at Cattail Creek - 01/15/08 07:18 AM
Triangle Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes now offers Single Story Homes on Acreage at Cattail Creek Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes is excited to announce our collection of over one dozen exciting new one story floor plans, designed by Frank Betz & Associates, available in gorgeous Chatham County at Cattail Creek.
These home plans offer sweeping, contemporary roof lines and classic exteriors, as well as all the wonderful amenities that Stanton Homes is known for, in single story modern bungalow style plans.
From our signature elliptical and radius archways to our exquisite master suites, these new single story homes will delight … (1 comments)
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Contemporary One Story "Bungalow" Homes Now Offered by Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes - 01/12/08 03:39 PM
Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes Now Offers Exceptional Contemporary One Story Homes
Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes is pleased to announce our collection of 10 exciting new one story floor plans, designed by Frank Betz & Associates.
From contemporary rancher homes to gorgeous one story bungalows, these homes will delight you.
Artist Rendition - Copyright Frank Betz & Associates - Subject to Change at Builder Discretion
Some even have optional second floors or second floor bonus rooms.
These plans offer sweeping, contemporary roof lines and classic exteriors, as well as all the wonderful amenities that Stanton Homes … (0 comments)
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NC Museum of Natural Science - Free Activities for Kids in Raleigh - 01/10/08 06:01 AM
North Carolina Museum of Natural Science Free Activities for Kids in Raleigh
If you want somewhere free to take your family for an afternoon of educational fun, I highly recommend the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science in Raleigh.
Whether you're considering a move to the Triangle area, or you're a life-long resident, this museum has a lot to offer, with its captivating approach to understanding the mysteries of geography, geology, plants and animals as a "window on the world."
You can't miss the museum - its green glass rounded roof and sprawling building are easy to … (1 comments)
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Tryon Village Shopping Offers Coffee, Croutons and Carb Cutting in Cary, NC - 01/08/08 09:38 PM
If you've driven past the corner of Tryon and Walnut in Cary NC lately, you may have noticed a new shopping area slowly coming to life.
For residents of this stately section of southeast Cary NC, the classic brick features are a welcome sight. Cary residents living on Holly Springs Road between Ten Ten Road and Hwy 1 now have some additional shopping and eating options, whether they're on their way to work in the Research Park Triangle, or enjoying a long weekend walk.
Tryon Village is a brand new strip mall at the corner of Tryon and Walnut Street (right near where Walnut turns … (0 comments)
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Concord Mills - An Outlet Shopping Experience - Just Two Hours From Raleigh - 01/05/08 06:35 AM
On New Year's Day, I decided to check out the Concord Mills Outlet Mall. I've been to a few outlet malls within driving distance of Raleigh - Tanger at Blowing Rock, Burlington Manufacturer's Outlet Center, Prime Outlets at Morrisville, and Carolina Premium Outlets in Smithfield, over the past few years.
I was impressed. First, this is the only fully indoor outlet mall I've been to in North Carolina. It's a huge complex, in a "race track" oval. There are over 200 shops, including a lot of big guys like Burlington Coat Factory, Circuit City, Bed Bath & Beyond, AC Moore, and even … (8 comments)
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