Solite Park – Durham
Spring is finally in the air (at least until Tuesday). And while spring break is here we plan to use it and get out. You? We’ve already mentioned a few parks by Southpoint Mall (like this one, this...
View ArticleTobacco Road Sports Cafe
With all the March Madness do you find that someone in your family prefers to be near a TV these days? Perhaps even dine near a TV? (Or perhaps for a lot of you ACC team fans in the area, March...
View ArticleElodie Farms
A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine arranged for a play date at a farm in Rougemont (pretty much in Durham): Elodie Farms. Elodie Farms came on to her radar for the gourmet dinners they offer:...
View ArticleLoMo Market
LoMo Market has long been on my to-share list with you all. Thus when Katie posted this on DSPoH earlier this week we thought we would share it here, too. LoMo Market brings healthy, local farmers’...
View ArticleTrinity Park – Durham
toddler playground During a break in the rain a few weeks ago my boys and I found ourselves in downtown Durham. We decided to swing by (pun!) Trinity Park and try out their playground. This playground...
View ArticleThe Parlour
I keep promising you all a post about the brick & mortar The Parlour ice cream shop in Durham and, well, even though a lot of you have probably already visited (and if you follow us on Instagram...
View ArticleFor Mom: Lee Spa Nails
Do you all remember when I got all squealy excited because I found a place in Raleigh (Primp) where I could have a fun martini and get my nails done? It’s like the ultimate GNO. Well I found another...
View ArticleDurham Tour de Fat
From Sarah C.: Last year, I happened to notice the mention of New Belgium’s Tour de Fat listed as a family pick in the N&O the day before it happened. This is your day before warning (it snuck up...
View ArticleBlast Off Exhibit: Museum of Life+Science (& giveaway)
We love Durham’s Museum of Life+Science and believe it’s important that you know how to maximize your visit here. So when they put up new exhibits and offer even more for families, we want you to...
View ArticleADF Kids
This past Saturday I finally cleared our calendar and took C to the first ADF Childrens Matinee of the season. As you may recall from my review of the ADF’s Dancing with Your Little Ones class, I have...
View ArticleWhere’s Waldo Hunt (through July 2013)
Looking for something to do to beat all this rain? Head out and find Waldo across the Triangle. Throughout the month of July Waldo is hiding at favorite business all around town. There are 3...
View ArticleGarrett Road Park – Durham
The surprisingly lighter weather lately has meant that we’ve been able to hit up some playgrounds. It’s been a nice change. Our errands to get our haircut meant we had the chance to try out a new...
View ArticleMLS AfterHours Events
Of course, we all know and love the Museum of Life + Science for being the fantastic family place it is (complete with Tina Turner Alpacas, a new Blast Off Exhibit, a holiday Wonderland Express, and...
View ArticlePumpkin Patch Express at Life+Science
The train and the Museum of Life+Science…those together are a winning combination. But when Life+Science adds fall activities and pumpkins, there is no wonder why the Pumpkin Patch Express is a...
View ArticleHome Depot Kids Workshops
From Sarah C.: If you have a child that loves to build, Home Depot has the workshop for you. Their Kids Workshop is offered on the first Saturday of each month and is entirely free. We visited for the...
View ArticleTour with Your Tot at Nasher Museum of Art
When Nasher Museum of Art contacted me about their new Tour with Your Tot program I was over the moon excited. You see, I was pretty harsh (for me) on the Nasher way back when I first visited with a...
View ArticleThe Buzztown Band from Durham
I am so happy to introduce you to The Buzztown Band, a kids band that is based right here in Durham. Why do I want you to know about them? Because they are great…and they even have a song called...
View ArticleChristmas Giveaway #2: Life and Science Museum Fun!
We reached deep into our Santa Bag this morning and pulled an awesome gift for you: 4 passes to the Life and Science Museum to see their wonderful new Exhibit “Springs, Sprockets, and Pulleys“ and a...
View ArticleRise Biscuits & Donuts Storytime
Alert: You can get your children free donuts! Yup, you read that right. Every Friday, Rise (one of our favorite places) near Southpoint in Durham, gives kids free kid-sized donuts (aka a “seed”...
View ArticleTactical Kung Fu & MMA: Self-Defense Class
From Sarah C.: Have you ever taken a self-defense class? I hadn’t until recently. Although, I confess after becoming a mom my worry about my surroundings and how I would not only take care of myself...
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