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Best Finds at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale March 20-25

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There are certain times of year when Amazon has a big sale, such as Prime Days and Black Friday. They're adding to that list with their first ever Big Spring Sale. The Big Spring Sale will run from March 20 to 25, 2024. The Big Spring Sale will feature: New deals will drop every day during the sale. You do not have to be a Prime member to take advantage of the Big Spring Sale deals, … [Read more...] about Best Finds at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale March 20-25

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Spring Eggstravaganza Presented by The Night Market Company in City Market

The Night Market Company is presenting Spring Eggstravaganza on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m., at City Market, 306 Parham Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This event features artisan vendors, an Easter egg hunt, the Easter Bunny, and much more. Admission is free. Food Trucks: Entertainment: Artisan Vendors: … [Read more...] about Spring Eggstravaganza Presented by The Night Market Company in City Market

Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival March 16

Beyond the Book Children's Book & Art Festival is a free outdoor celebration of storytelling, creativity and community. It takes place Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Fletcher Park, 820 Clay Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. The festival is open to all. Activities and events are designed for ages 8 and under. Check back soon for this year's theme and specific … [Read more...] about Beyond the Book Children’s Book & Art Festival March 16

Daylight Saving Time: Deals from GrubHub, CVS and Dunkin’

When does Daylight Saving Time start? Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10, 2024, and lasts until November 3, 2024. If you have clocks that don't automatically adjust, you'll need to set them ahead one hour, before you go to bed on Saturday, March 9. Once Daylight Saving Time starts, you'll get one extra hour of daylight in the evening, but one fewer hour of daylight in the morning. … [Read more...] about Daylight Saving Time: Deals from GrubHub, CVS and Dunkin’

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Feminist First Friday at Moore Square: free headshots, art, vendors, more…

Downtown Raleigh Alliance presents Feminist First Friday on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Moore Square, 200 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. This free event is part of Raleigh's First Friday festivities. Feminist First Friday features: … [Read more...] about Feminist First Friday at Moore Square: free headshots, art, vendors, more…

150+ Triangle thrift stores, consignment shops, antique & vintage shops, used bookstores — Updated!

Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here’s a big list of 130+ thrift stores, consignment and resale stores, used book stores, antique and vintage shops in the Triangle. So far we've included Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Fuquay-Varina, Durham, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and a little bit in Chatham County, Lee County, and Johnston County. We will be adding more towns soon! There can … [Read more...] about 150+ Triangle thrift stores, consignment shops, antique & vintage shops, used bookstores — Updated!

Best Presidents’ Day Sales on Amazon

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The next big sales event is Presidents' Day. Presidents' Day is Monday, February 19, 2024, and sales go on all weekend leading up to that Monday. Traditionally, for whatever reason, Presidents' Day tended to bring deals on mattresses, furniture and home appliances, but, really, the sales can be on anything...and they are. You'll find everything from toys to electronics to apparel. Read on … [Read more...] about Best Presidents’ Day Sales on Amazon

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Whole Foods Market: Get two dozen roses for $24.99

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As Valentine's Day approaches, the price of roses might rise, but not at Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods Market is bringing back its very popular deal on roses. From February 7 to 14, 2024, get two dozen roses for just $24.99, while supplies last. You might also be interested in: Choose your favorite color roses and have them wrapped while you shop. These roses are part of the … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Market: Get two dozen roses for $24.99

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Love Potion #9 Living Arts Collective: Local Handmade Artists Market

Love Potion #8 Living Arts Collective: Local Handmade Artists Market takes place Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Ample Storage, 2240 Dominion Street, #124, Durham, North Carolina. It's free to attend. Shop for: … [Read more...] about Love Potion #9 Living Arts Collective: Local Handmade Artists Market

Mugapalooza — big free coffee mug swap Feb 10

Do you need a new favorite coffee mug? Then Mugapalooza is for you! On Saturday, February 10, 2024, starting at 10 a.m., bring your clean, gently used coffee mugs to the parking lot of Oakwood Dog Park, 910 Brookside Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina. Bring a mug, take a mug! This is a free event. … [Read more...] about Mugapalooza — big free coffee mug swap Feb 10

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