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Bite Size - Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week,

                   August 22 thru 28

It's Time to Cow Down to the NC Farmers.  On Wednesday, Aug 24 (10:00am to 2:00pm) at City Plaza, Raleigh's finest downtown restaurant chefs will team up with market farmers to create complimentary, bite-sized tastings in celebration of Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants include: The Mint, 18 Seaboard, buku, Busy Bee Cafe, Market Restaurant, Babylon, Solas, and Zely & Ritz. Also enjoy live music programmed by Hopscotch, chef demonstrations by The Chef's Academy, raffle prizes, and much more!  Lunch will be sold by Coon Rock Farm.  For more information, Click Here.

The Whole Enchilada: Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is August 22nd-28th. It is similar to last June's Triangle Restaurant week, but only features Downtown Raleigh restaurants. Each of the participating restaurants will have a 3-course prix fixe dinner menu for the week, for either $20 or $30 a person. Some of the restaurants will also have a 3-course wine or beer pairing for $10. Menus Sorted by Price.

Joining the Breakfast Club - Brewmasters Bar and Grill

Throw another huevo on the thriving downtown Raleigh weekend brunch scene.  Brewmasters Bar and Grill (formerly Cherry Bomb) is serving a new brunch menu.  Under new management (Chef and General Manager, Brian O'Hara - Tir Na Nog and Enoteca Vin) expect an assortment of favorites including Eggs Benedict, Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp and Grits, Huevos Rancheros, and Chef Brian's Pimento Cheese Biscuit. Brewmasters will release new lunch and dinner Menus in the coming weeks.  Continued are the numerous on tap beer selections (66) including craft and local brews.  Great food and beverages in a laid back atmosphere ... We'll take ours over easy.

Brewmasters Bar and Grill: 301 W. Martin St. Raleigh; 919-836-9338; Website 

To Bee or Not To Bee

Organization Made Easy - Your Back to School Homework 

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make sure all health forms are returned, permission slips signed, and drop-offs/pickups coordinated.  What's your biggest organizational woe? Conquer it with a smart strategy.

Backpacks for Little Einsteins - You're all for progress (add another notch to the growth chart). But even as things change, you find comfort in how much they stay the same.

An ode to puffy parkas everywhere, this bold hold-all backpack wraps a lofty outer layer around a roomy inner compartment and makes a perfect gift for any school-going or adventure-minded kid.  Designed by a team based in New Zealand and hand-made of high-density, water-resistant nylon. Sold exclusively in the USA through Serena & Lily. Available in Cherry, Tulip, Carrot, Lemon, Kiwi, Turquoise, Cobalt or Midnight Blue. Hand wash, air dry. Poly-fill. On sale now for $70.99. (Was $118) Website. 

North Face Jester - No one will call you a fool with the Jester on your back. Designed with one large main compartment that's able to fit a couple of dictionaries, this versatile pack also includes a front accessory zip pocket with an internal organization sleeve to stash smaller items while you're on the road. Bungee cords crisscross across this pack's face provides a stellar spot to loop in a rain jacket, or sports equipment for after school.  Available at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. in Cameron Village and Eastgate Shopping Center in Chapel Hill.

Patagonia Chacabuco - A daypack with three compartments, a sternum strap, webbing waist-belt and airflow-mesh shoulder straps and back panels; with exterior reflectivity and a mounted shock cord for additional storage. These and more are available at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. in Cameron Village and Eastgate Shopping Center in Chapel Hill.

Free Printable Storage Labels - Keep your space organized with customizable DIY labels. Find a solution for every storage problem with these simple, affordable tags and stickers in fun designs.

De-clutter and de-stress with some fun labels, provided by Meredith Corporation which will help you organize your family's gear in every space of your home.  From the entry area, to the kitchen, the office, and kids' rooms Meredith Corporation has designed several fabulous free labels that you can print and customize.  Here are just a few ways to use these labels, but they can be used anywhere and for everywhere you need a label.  Print the label and place it inside a luggage tag and loop around a basket handle. Add a ribbon for a fun dose of style. Download 

Yours & Mine - If your home has many who get mail, then designate a specific spot for each person's incoming letters and magazines. Turn basic baskets into savvy organizers and store them in an easily accessible location, such as near the entryway.  Or if you have kids who come home with papers and homework to be signed, give each kid their own basket labeled with their name for easy access.

Desk Drawer organization is a must for any office or homework space. Keep clear organizing trays labeled. Colorful borders keep things fresh and easy to find.  The rectangle labels are designed to be printed on Avery 1x2-5/8-inch folder adhesive labels (#8160), and the circle labels are designed to be printed on Avery booklet adhesive seals (#5278), both available at office supply stores. Download  (Rectangle) 

Tips: Download the labels in the three colors, blue, green, and orange. If you only want to print one color, be sure to select only that page in your print menu before you print.  Some of the labels are designed to fit on specific labels sizes. These blank label sheets are available at office supply stores, and they can be used on home printers.  You can either type in the text you want, or handwrite it. If you want to type the text, click into the center of a label in the document and type your text. Download (Round)
 

      

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Wannit?... Come'n Get It!

The Mosquito Authority sighting.... Are you seeing these signs around town and wonder what they are all about?
Okay.. We needed the rain.  However, we didn't need those pesky mosquitoes that came along for the ride.  If you're interested in making your yard 'Mosquito Free', then call The Mosquito Authority.  Their program effectively kills all of the mosquitoes that are present at the time of application and serves as an Invisible Barrier keeping other mosquitoes away for up to three months!  Give them a call and enjoy your last days of summer outside without something taking a bite out of you! Call today! 919-710-5596, Website.  

Olde Raleigh Real Estate newsletter Changed Times for Real Estate in Our Neighborhood - These are not changing times; they are changed times. If you need to sell your home, you must be a "Smart Seller." Every home is in a beauty contest and a pricing war therefore, Smart Sellers know they must be extra vigilant in prepping and preparing their home for sale. This includes scrutiny of one's curb appeal, cosmetic and preventative maintenance, staging efforts and a presentation that makes your home irresistible to buyers.  
Smart Sellers are also forward thinking, and know how to increase their odds of selling for top dollar, by pricing their home compelling instead of competitive. A carefully calculated pricing strategy is imperative if you want to win in this market! Read More ....This is from the Quarterly newsletter from Olde Raleigh Real Estate.
Contact Jill Rekuc, Owner & Broker: Olde Raleigh Real Estate, 919-389-0555, Jill@OldeRaleighRealEstate.com.

Perpetual Home Care is the ideal solution for elderly or disabled individuals who want to maintain their independence and dignity by Perpetual Home Carecontinuing to live in the comfort of their own homes.  They perform confidential initial assessments, where we develop a personalized, collaborative Plan of Care with the guidance of their clients and/or family members. They are licensed, bonded and insured to ensure the highest level of comfort to you and your loved ones. In addition to the basic background checks,they perform a CQA assessment on each caregiver hired. Services include:
�Meal Preparation
�Light Housekeeping
�Errand Services
�Grocery Services
�Transportation Assistance
�24-Hour Live-In Care Availability
�Medication Reminders
�Therapeutic Activities
�Free Initial Assessment
�Quarterly RN Supervisory Visits included with Care Plan
�Assistance with Dressing and Bathing
�Personal Hygeine
�Range of Motion Exercises
�Toileting

Callie Lowe Designs - Handcrafted jewelry in rich gold hues characterize Callie Lowe Earrings an ever-evolving style paired with vibrant gemstones. Blended with unexpected geometric and textural manipulation, each collection reflects unique qualities wearable for every woman. Click Here   

Attention Young Entrepreneurs Grades 6-12 - NOFO will showcase six talented young Tar Heel artisans and entrepreneurs at The Saturday Fair, September 17 and provide them a marketplace to sell their work or promote their service business.
If you paint; make jewelry; sculpt; raise chickens for eggs; throw pots; raise plants and herbs; knit, crochet, weave or sew; grow produce or flowers; make toys; keep bees for honey; record music; publish; take photographs; invent products, or have a service business you wish to promote, apply today.  Six entrants will be selected to participate in the fair free of charge. Parental approval is required.  Applications are available at NOFO. By phone: 919-821-1240, By Fax: 919-821-2152, By mail: 2014 Fairview Rd., Raleigh NC 27608. Application Deadline: August 22 2011. Website

Y'all Hungry? Then be our guest for a second helping of Raleigh's favorite JLR Cookbookrecipes  from The Junior League of Raleigh.  You're Invited Back is a beautiful cookbook loaded with menus to choose from, whether planning a casual picnic, elegant dinner, or holiday brunch. Some of the recipes are new and some have been handed down through generations of families here in Raleigh. You're Invited Back for another round of Southern hospitality.  Where to purchase 'You're Invited Back': Taylors in Glenwood Village; Lavender & Lace, Bailey's Fine Jewelry, Charlotte's and The Bargain Box in Cameron Village; Charlotte's, Tyler House, Quintessentials & Monkee's in North Hills; The Paper Company in Holly Springs; the NC Museum of History gift shop; A Southern Season in Chapel Hill; The Angus Barn; and Quail Ridge Books and The Wine Merchant in Ridgewood Shopping Center. Or to order online,  Click Here.

 
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