Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

Meet Tami!

Tami Thompson is our TriangleMom2Mom mom of the week. She lives on a farm in Johnston County, which has been in her family since 1850. Lazy O Farm hosts special events throughout the year, including the upcoming Maze Dayz this Saturday, and is open to groups throughout the week. Here's Tami ... Mom2Mom: Tell us about yourself.

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Best Weekend Bets: Music for Aardvarks, a storyboo…

The Triangle Down Syndrome Network is bringing a popular kids band that appears on the cable channel Noggin to Raleigh on Sunday for its 11th annual Buddy Walk.

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Pumpkins are filling up the stalls at farmers markets, which is one reason why the State Farmers Market will hold its Great Pumpkin Contest this Thursday. I've always wanted to be a little bit more adventurous with my use of pumpkin, but have never quite gotten past the basics of pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread. But this recipe is an old standby I use all the time when I have to bring a dessert some…

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Election day and kids

It's Election Day in Raleigh and other communities across the Triangle (you read that right. Seats on local councils and board of commissioners are up for election today. Read more about it and find your precinct here).

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Meet Vickie!

Vickie Leff is our TriangleMom2Mom mom of the week. She's a Cary mom who started writing about running and fitness twice a month on Tuesdays on TriangleMom2Mom last month. Here's a little more about her today. Here's Vickie ... Mom2Mom: Tell us about yourself

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Best Weekend Bets: International festival, Railroa…

We've got about a week before Halloween events really take over the calendar. But there's still a lot to do this weekend ... The International Festival at Raleigh's Convention Center runs Friday through Sunday and includes Sophie's Corner with face painting, storytelling, games and other activities for kids. Kids 12 and under also are free.

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Meet Jane!

Jane Ball is the TriangleMom2Mom mom of the week. She's involved with the Triangle Down Syndrome Network, which will be holding its 11th annual Buddy Walk on Oct. 11 at Brier Creek. There's still time to get involved. Click here for more information. Here's Jane ... Mom2Mom: Tell us about yourself.

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Best Weekend Bets: Family day at the Nasher, story…

The Nasher Museum of Art will host a family day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday where the public can get a free look at its month-old exhibit âPicasso and the Allure of Language.â

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Take your kids outside this week

Take a Child Outside Week starts today and runs through Sept. 30. It aims to encourage adults to take kids outdoors. It was started by the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences a few years ago and now is celebrated across North America. I wrote earlier this month about the week to highlight some of the local programs, which mostly require registration. Â But you don't have to sign up for all the even…

Posted 1 mon. ago.

Apple time

I'm a firm believer in the old apple a day adage. And apple season might just be my favorite time at the State Farmers Market. I love tasting all the different kinds. My favorite are the really crisp, tart versions, including honeycrisp, mutsu and pink lady. North Carolina ranks seventh in apple production in the United States. And this Thursday is Apple Day at the market.Â