Calling all book lovers! Have you heard of this talented author residing right here on the beautiful Crystal Coast of North Carolina? Meet Chrissy Lessey; mother, author of The Crystal Coast Book Series, autism advocate, and coffee lover. The beautiful beaches of the Crystal Coast in North Carolina serve as the perfect backdrop for her series. When I first moved…
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Biagio’s Italian Coffee and Espresso Bar
I’ve been meaning to pay a visit to this little place in the heart of downtown Jacksonville since hearing so many of my friends rave about it. Anxiously searching for a bit of productivity on one of my Monday mornings (aren’t we all), I decided to finally bite the bullet and see what all the hype was about for Biagio’s…
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Meet Pam of I’m A Celiac
Every Friday, I like to introduce you to an NC Blogger and member of my NC Blogger Network. This week it’s time to meet Pam of I’m A Celiac. Pam understands that having Celiac disease and trying to eat Gluten Free is difficult. So, it helps to be a part of a community. So make yourself comfortable, perhaps snuggle up…
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Don’t Miss GREASE in Raleigh
I’ve got chills… and it’s not just because there are freezing temperatures outside! The North Carolina Theatre’s production of critically acclaimed Grease had its opening night on February 9. This timeless musical features your favorites, Danny Zuko played by Broadway star John Arthur Greene, and Sandy Dumbrowski portrayed by Emily Behny. And it wouldn’t be Grease without the Pink…
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How to Make Your Valentine’s Day Floral Arrangement Last
Wondering how to make your Valentine’s Day floral arrangement last? Rachel Garton of Tildy Designs, today’s guest blogger, will tell you how! How to Make Your Valentine’s Day Floral Arrangement Last Now that Valentine’s Day is getting closer, the chance that many of us will have fresh flowers in our homes is on the rise. I wanted to pass along…
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2 Minute Tip for Bloggers: Set Up Your Blog Post URL Structure
Today’s 2-minute tip might not be the most exciting, but it sure is one of the more important ones. After all, how you set up your permalinks helps with your overall SEO (search engine optimization) as well as with your CTR (click through rates). Are your permalinks set up correctly? Setting Up Your Blog Post URL Structure The URLs of…
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Asheville’s Tupelo Honey CafĂ©
By Anna Marie @AnnaMarieWrites | Pull Over and Let Me Out Asheville, North Carolina has a lot going for it. The city is home to the Biltmore Estate, oodles of craft breweries, breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a thriving artistic community. It’s also got an exciting restaurant scene, serving an array of cuisines to satisfy virtually any appetite….
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Meet Yvonne of The Dahlia Scene
Wrap up your work week by taking a moment to {Meet} Yvonne of The Dahlia Scene! Yvonne’s been an NCBN member since August 2015 and we think she’s the bee’s knees. Grab a latte, a muffin, or whatever’s nearby, and get ready to learn a little bit about one of our amazing bloggers. {Meet} Yvonne of The Dahlia Scene 1. How long have…
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NC Theatre’s Production of GREASE
And that’s A WOP BAM BOOM! We are sad to say goodbye to this incredibly talented group of performers today. THANK YOU to each & every person who came to see #NCTGrease! ????: @cbp22 A post shared by NC Theatre (@nctheatre) on Feb 15, 2016 at 7:02am PST It may be winter, but Raleigh will be having some “Summer Nights”…
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Schoolhouse Teachers Review by My Own Green Grass
By Jennifer @Jennsim| My Own Green Grass Before we moved to North Carolina, I had tried out SchoolhouseTeachers.com. I had only done a trial as we were packing up, but it had come through my email and I wanted to check it out. Wow…was all I can say about that then. And wow… is all I can say about that now. ha! As…
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Meet Lauren of Life with Lauren
Have you had a chance to {Meet} Lauren of Life with Lauren? She’s quite the accomplished writer and one half of the Margarita Talk podcast. Which, makes us want to be BFFs, because Margaritas! Lauren’s been a member of the NC Blogger Network since September 2015, and she’s a riot. Seriously, you’ve got to follow her on Twitter! {Meet} Lauren of Life with Lauren 1. How…
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