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Flannels & Frost at Moore Square rescheduled to Feb 26

Downtown Raleigh Alliance and City of Raleigh Parks and Cultural Resources are hosting Flannels & Frost at Moore Square, 226 E Martin Street, on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. Please note that this is a reschedule of the festival from Saturday, due to the weather forecast. This free event will celebrate winter, so bundle up and come on out! The winter celebration … [Read more...] about Flannels & Frost at Moore Square rescheduled to Feb 26

Big Sale on Amazon for fitness equipment (including a great deal on a bike!)

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If you plan to get more active this year, you will want to check out this list of special sports and fitness deals from Amazon. Whether you want to exercise from the comfort of your own home, or hit the trails, you will save money shopping from this list. Right now, everything from stationary bikes to rowing machines to elliptical machines are marked way down. Even a Schwinn Beach Cruiser Bike … [Read more...] about Big Sale on Amazon for fitness equipment (including a great deal on a bike!)

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Check out these 5 Raleigh thrift stores (bonus: a huge list of thrift stores across the Triangle)

If you're a bargain hunter, it's always the perfect time to visit Raleigh thrift stores, as well as thrift stores throughout the Triangle. Seasoned thrift store shoppers often have a set route of stores they visit, stretching the activity into an entire morning or even a full day. They know when the stores open, when they close and when they are most likely to snag an item recently priced and … [Read more...] about Check out these 5 Raleigh thrift stores (bonus: a huge list of thrift stores across the Triangle)

Winter Solstice Market at Motorco Music Hall

The Winter Solstice Market takes place Sunday, December 18th, 2022, from 12 to 4 p.m., at Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Avenue, Durham, North Carolina. This will be an enchanted afternoon celebrating the sacred arts and the winter solstice. Whether you’re pagan or witchy or maybe just a little craft curious, you’ll love this stellar lineup of over 20 magical local artists, makers, tarot … [Read more...] about Winter Solstice Market at Motorco Music Hall

Bull City Roundup Holiday Bazaar and Artist Showcases

Bull City Roundup Holiday Bazaar is a free event on December 10th, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Fruit, 305 S Dillard Street, Durham, NC. It's part of Cocenergy 2022 Artists Ball, but is free and open to the public. 20 curated vendors will sell everything from baked goods to inspired visual art in this indoor vendor market. There will also be food trucks on site. At the same … [Read more...] about Bull City Roundup Holiday Bazaar and Artist Showcases

Buy $25 in OLAY Skin Care products and receive $25 gift card

This deal is definitely beautiful for bargain hunters. For a limited time, OLAY is giving customers a reason to smile, thanks to this holiday rebate program from Procter & Gamble. Receive a $25 digital gift card of your choice, when you purchase $25 of OLAY Facial Skin Care products. Here’s how to participate in the offer: Buy OLAY Skin Care Products – Purchase $25 worth of … [Read more...] about Buy $25 in OLAY Skin Care products and receive $25 gift card

Posted by Jody Mace Filed Under: Shopping

Holiday Markets with Triangle Pop-Up at CAM Raleigh and NCMA

If you want to shop local, and support small businesses, artists and makers, all while finding unique gifts, then keep an eye on Triangle Pop-Up. Triangle Pop-Up brings together these local vendors at markets and events all around the Triangle.  Here are some Triangle Pop-Up Markets. First Friday Market at CAMFriday, December 2nd, 20225 to 9 p.m.CAM Raleigh409 W Martin Street, … [Read more...] about Holiday Markets with Triangle Pop-Up at CAM Raleigh and NCMA

Annual Holiday Pottery and Woodturning Show in Chapel Hill

The NC Potters Guild, along with their woodturner friends, are presenting their annual Holiday Exhibit and Sale every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas, 2022. It will take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 12 pm. to 4 p.m.., and on Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4pm. The exhibition and sale is at the Horace Williams House, 610 E Rosemary Street, Chapel … [Read more...] about Annual Holiday Pottery and Woodturning Show in Chapel Hill

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