I am so happy to finally have a Whole Foods in the Lake Norman area! It's centrally located in Huntersville and I love their healthy grocery options and specialty product lines but my favorite thing about Wholefoods is their 'prepared food' department. I can stop in for a quick lunch or dinner an
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01/25/2015
Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm an exercise fanatic. Well, maybe 'fanatic' is a little much but I really enjoy all types of exercise - weightlifting, running and yoga are probably my favorites. That being said, I'm also picky when it comes to my exercise attire. My absolute favorite go-to spo
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01/25/2015
Recently I met a friend for an afternoon pedicure and she took me to Lee Nails in Huntersville. I was quite pleasantly surprised when I saw wine and cocktails being offered. While I relaxed during my spa pedicure which was amazing, by the way, I sipped on a glass of pinot grigio, which was also
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01/25/2015
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to start thinking of great restaurants for a special date night out. Here are two of my of my favorite Lake Norman area restaurant's for just such an occasion. Mickey and Mooch in Huntersville offers a wide array of tasty classic choices, so
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01/25/2015
I met a girlfriend for lunch recently in the quaint little downtown area of Davidson and I was a few minutes early so I ran into Monkees of Lake Norman to kill some time. Within a matter of minutes, I found a necklace and dress that I fell in love with! They carry a wide array of specialty desig
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01/24/2015
I love decorating my home and making it feel warm and inviting. So whenever I get a chance to hunt for an interesting and unique home item, I love go to the Vintage and Antiques Show at the Metrolina Expo located in North Charlotte. Even if I don't find something for my home, I always seem to wa
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01/24/2015
I am really looking forward to Spring. The Lake Norman area is great year-round but I really love it in the springtime. I also love going to local farmer's markets. My favorite is the Huntersville Growers' Market which will open again in May 2015 on Saturday mornings from 8am-12pm. It boasts the
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01/24/2015
As far as North Carolina goes, our state has a lot to offer. Between the beautiful Outerbanks beaches and the grand Blue Ridge mountains, North Carolina has so many great places to visit. So I was quite surprised recently when I read that Bass Pro Shop in Concord, NC is the number #1 tourist des
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01/24/2015
I grew up eating Chinese food at least once a week. My parents love it and before the age of 5, I was a seasoned pro, eating everything from egg drop soup to egg fu yung! I have had a lot of Chinese take out and I would have to say, my absoulte favorite in the Lake Norman area is Jin Jin in Hunt
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01/23/2015
I was informed recently that some family members will be coming to visit us in a few weeks. From the moment I heard of their visit, I thought of Discovery Place Kids in Huntersville. I know their two little girls will absolutely love it! It's educational, interactive and so much fun.... every ti
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01/23/2015