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As anyone who’s ever tried to bake a cake or a loaf of bread from scratch knows, baking is a labor of love. And as much as I do enjoy baking at home, sometimes it’s nice to outsource the task to a professional. But not just any bakery – my love for small businesses extends …
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Sharing your ultimate day-trip travel guide to Waxhaw, North Carolina, a charming town just 45 minutes from Charlotte.
Sharing a day trip guide to the Town of Matthews, just 25 minutes from Charlotte.
We’re so lucky to have so many incredible day trip destinations within a three-hour drive of Charlotte. What are you waiting for? Find your next weekend adventure!
I frequently highlight small businesses in my travel guides, so I figured it’s finally time to share some of my home city’s best local shops and boutiques! Charlotte is home to nearly every major retailer (although, famously, not Zara)—but those shops receive enough attention as it is, so this post isn’t going to be about …
Happy Small Business Saturday, friends! As has become a tradition around here, I’m thrilled to share a curated guide of local gifts from my current home state in honor of this day. Today’s carefully edited list features a variety of unique and beautifully made items that support North Carolina artists and makers that you should …
Salisbury, North Carolina: Home of Food Lion and Cheerwine (and you, for the day!).
Considering a ride on the Piedmont train, which connects Charlotte to Raleigh? Here’s what you need to know before you book.
Everything I packed for a fall weekend in Durham, North Carolina.