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Much has been written about the grieving process and most accept the theory that there are five stages of grief. Now that we are on the other side of the holidays or, more specifically for the purpose of this discussion, the...

‘Twas a week after Christmas and all through this zoo; it looks like a hurricane has been passing through. Bits of bright wrapping, the holiday kind; in dark dusty corners I continue to find. Tags, fancy ribbons, paper, a bow;...

Almost everyone enjoys a good painting. Those who couldn’t spell “Rembrandt” even if their life depended on it have probably hung a piece of art on their wall at some point. But ask a random person if they’d like to visit an art...

One of my favorite foodie DIY gifts to give during the holiday season is a small jar of Smitten Kitchen’s Deep, Dark Salted Butter Caramel. It’s a real showstopper. Universally, the response from the lucky recipient...

This past Sunday morning began like many other Sunday mornings in recent memory. The kids got up early and slinked around the house in an uncharacteristically quiet manner. Voices were low, footsteps were muffled. The four of...

Today I visited Southeastern Camera in Carrboro to find out the best gifts to buy for the photo geek in your life. We all have one in our family or circle of friends. They are hard to find at times as they are often hidden...

If you are looking for a great last minute gift for a kid or family, you have come to the right place!      My three favorite gift recommendations are: (1) a Carolina Kids Club membership ($35 per kid); (2) a Morehead...