Hi {{ first name | Raleigh Lover}}!
We kicked off the weekend with a whole lot of Courage – cheering on our local legends at the NC Courage home opener! While our Aussie stars Courtney and Charlotte were sadly out sick and in quarantine (get well soon, ladies! 🇦🇺), I did volunteer to sub in. Not sure why the team didn’t take me up on it (maybe it was the UGG boots?), but at least they had the Aussie flag flying proudly—and you know I snagged a selfie with it. Priorities. 😉
The energy at WakeMed Soccer Park was absolutely buzzing. The supporters’ band had the percussion section rocking, the pregame entertainment had the kids grinning ear-to-ear, and we even got to chat with a few of our wonderful readers. Big highlight: meeting Damon Nahas, the legendary UNC Tar Heels women’s soccer coach – another team we love to follow!
With over 8,000 fans in the stands (a record crowd 🙌), it was clear that women's soccer is thriving here in the Triangle. While we didn’t quite get the result we were hoping for on the scoreboard, the ladies brought heart, grit, and of course – Courage – to the field. We’re so lucky to have this kind of experience right here in our backyard.
It’s such a fun, family-friendly, affordable night out – safe, spirited, and full of community connection. We’ve got season passes this year and honestly, we can’t wait to keep showing up, waving flags, and cheering our team on. If you’ve never been to a game – this is your sign. GO COURAGE!
Cheers,
Caroline
💖 FAVORITE FINDS
The new Urban Oak rooftop - I love how it has views of the north and south of Raleigh. It’s has an elevated vibe also, gave me small feelings of Sydney. Plus the Tempo Hotel underneath is gorgeous.
Delicious lunch at Coquette - my favorite the Beef Bourguignon - thrilled that it was gluten free!
The new coffee pop up in North Hills - Pretty Good Coffee Company
Chatting with Matthew at the Sunglasses Hut and learning all about the Ray Ban Meta glasses. Still not sure if I want a pair, but I was impressed, especially with the price point. I was expecting it to be so much more.
Urban Oak
Beef Bourguignon
Pretty Good Coffee
Damon Nahas
⭐DID YOU HEAR?
NC State Women’s Basketball team are in the Sweet Sixteen today playing LSU at 7:30pm Go Pack! AT 2:30pm UNC take on Duke in the women’s. Go Tar Heels!
Congratulations to Kayla Minter who won the BBQ & Bubbly tickets for this fun event happening at Fenton in May.
We hit 30,000 followers on Facebook this week! We have the intention to not focus on numbers too much, but it’s important to also stop and celebrate milestones! Come join us if you haven’t already!
Cary ranks as the best place to live in North Carolina from a study by Consumer Affairs, earning high marks for its affordability, safety and economy. Apex, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina also made the top 10
Punta Cana can now be reached directly via American Airlines and Avelo.
ICYMI: Dreaville has announced line up and food vendors.
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📆THIS WEEKEND
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KoreaFest 2025 is on Sat at the NC State Fairgrounds with performances, vendors, food, and Korean culture!
Matriarchs of Mordecai is happening on Saturday at Mordecai Historic Park. with themed park tours, craft demonstrations, hearth cooking, and guided trolley tours.
48th Annual Tar Heel Gem & Mineral Club Show at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds-Kerr Scott building all weekend
The Isabelle Bowen Henderson Home & Garden open day on Sunday. Sip a signature mocktail as you enjoy the famed bluebell walk and the gardens of this Raleigh historic landmark.
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LISTENING: Caroline by Mumford & Sons - there are so many songs named after me!
READING: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, this is the story of a boy modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses. (Excellent storytelling!)
WATCHING: Adolescence - thought provoking and troubling
DOING: attending Celebrate Success, having dinner with friends, planning a solid April, brunching at 10th & Terrace, date day with my daughter, learning how to use Mighty Networks!
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