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Vacation Tips: Feeding the Family while on Vacation!

by MJJuly 28, 2010

I know your first thought is do the the words Entertaining and Vacation even belong in the same sentence? I believe that they can go hand in hand with a little thought, planning and a fun attitude.
I am blessed that each year my parents rent a fabulous beach house for our extended family in the [...]

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Fun Find Friday Give*A*Way #4

by MJJuly 23, 2010

These days you hear a lot about how customer service is not what it used to be. “I just feel like a number”, or “People just don’t go the extra mile like they used to”. But, there are still establishments that treat you like your family. Battleground Eye Care is one of [...]

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The Extra Ingredient

by TrishJune 16, 2010
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We have always had a fondness for The Extra Ingredient.  That fondness has grown by twofold as we’ve gotten to know owners Art and Martha Nading.  They opened The Extra Ingredient in Greensboro in 1985. They are proud to say that after 25 years their store continues to be an independently owned and operated [...]

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The Glass Chick!

by MJMay 7, 2010

written by Kendra from My First Kitchen
I’d like to introduce you to someone. She’s a wife and mother of four, an entrepreneur, an artist, and the best grandma a daughter could ask for her son. She’s the Glass Chick, and she’s also my mom.
I could spend a long time talking about how well she loves [...]

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What Local Business Would You Miss in the Triad?

by MJApril 21, 2010

Triad, we have a very important question for you today. The answer to the question matters. If you could just take a few minutes to really ponder this question leave a comment today it would be greatly appreciated.

One of the reasons that we are hanging with you in this virtual world of Seek [...]

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Mary Miles Andrews

by TrishApril 19, 2010
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If you’ve been following us for a while, you might recall this cool lady… Mary Miles Andrews. She’s smart, classy and ohhhh so talented!!! We are excited to share with you all her latest goods. Mary Miles is savvy when it come to bringing the Triad exquisite and elegant linens to choose from.

You don’t already [...]

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Debuting My First Kitchen!

by MJApril 16, 2010
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Triad you are in for a special treat today as we introduce you to Kendra from My First Kitchen. She not only possess the “total food package”, but she is a talented writer as well. One day you will be able to say “Hey, I knew her before she had her own TV [...]

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Re-Inspiration with Laura Redd Interiors

by MJApril 14, 2010
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There is so much to love about Laura Redd of Laura Redd Interiors we don’t know where to start. Laura is a multi-talented woman who has accomplished quite a bit in the design business in Greensboro, NC over the years. In fact, she was featured yesterday on WMFY News 2! {Check out [...]

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Introducing Katie Wall

by TrishApril 9, 2010
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Meet Katie Wall, your Greensboro art guide:
With so much going on in Greensboro’s art world, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s why I’m here to help! As a local artist, I’ll scour the town for you, revealing all my art tips and secrets right here on Seek The Triad. This spring [...]

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Sodderbug Jewelry ~ Give*a*Way

by TrishApril 7, 2010
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Sodderbug charms are distinctive, unique accessories that let you remember an important person, quote, period of time or even pay tribute to your favorite sports team, wherever you go. Using images you provide, Janelle creates distinctive charms you’ll treasure for years to come. Trust us, we even had her make ones for “Seek” and our [...]

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me & e

by TrishMarch 24, 2010
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We’ve been doing a little spring shopping in one of our favorite hot spots in Greensboro. ME & E shop owners Elizabeth and Mary Ellen are fresh from New York with some serious must haves!

First off, the Stickr Frames have been restocked and they have expanded their selection as well!  We love the Stickr [...]

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Let’s Dish ~ Give*A*Way ~ Dish meals for FREE!

by MJMarch 22, 2010
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We are super excited to tell the Triad about all the fun we have been having at Let’s Dish! We first discovered Let’s Dish when we did a little Dish-n-Dash the end of February! In March we were invited to a tasting with the Let’s Dish staff {they are so nice!} and got [...]

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Fresh Seek Season!

by MJMarch 1, 2010
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We are kicking off a fresh season at SEEK! Spring is on its way {hopefully}! Our homes are the center of our lives. We will be focusing on many elements surrounding our homes and our daily lives. We have a lot of fresh and inspiring themes, things and people to introduce [...]

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Liquid Time & Co.

by TrishFebruary 11, 2010
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Okay Triad, are you craving a fabulous local artisan? Connie & Kevin Kissel and their incredible line, Liquid Time & Company is here to fill your need for some truly special and locally crafted jewelry! Our very own Trish (@ Life to the “T”) has been a fan and collector of LT & CO. for [...]

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Loco for Coco~ Valentine’s Day Delights

by TrishFebruary 8, 2010
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Loco for Coco is preparing for the Chocolate Marathon aka Valentine’s Day! When you’re the Triad’s Premier Chocolate Shop, prepping for the Valentine’s Day rush is a little like getting ready for the Super Bowl. Loco for Coco owners, Betsy, Amie and Peter Gauthier, know their bodies, minds and bow-making fingers need to be in [...]

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Winner on “Seek Snow” Photo Contest

by TrishFebruary 7, 2010
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Hey Triad we had soooo much fun with our “Seek Snow” Photo Contest! Thanks to each and everyone of you who sent in your photos! It was neck and neck in the voting, but we have declared a winner…..Anneli West and her glorious spelling of SEEK in the snow with candles! Anneli won [...]

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Jack Cecil’s & TOMS

by TrishJanuary 27, 2010
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What is a “Style your Sole Party“?
A Style Your Sole Party is people coming together to express themselves and help children in need by customizing their own blank, canvas TOMS shoes for men, women and children.
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Location: JACK CECIL Store located at 2920-D Martinsville Road, Greensboro, NC
Come [...]

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Lampe Berger

by TrishJanuary 26, 2010
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Seek promised to give you tips on your home. A first in a series of “Clean Home Finds” in the Triad.What Seek found most impressive is the fact that it kills 65% of the bacteria in your homes air! Each Lampe Berger lamp features, under its’ stylish cap, a patented catalytic burner that destroys odors [...]

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Forget Me Not Photography

by TrishJanuary 20, 2010
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Forget Me Not Photography and Boutique is looking for the cutest little kid in town.. and it could be yours!!!!
What’s the deal?
We want to celebrate our success, and more importantly its time for us to give back!!! With the success of the studio, and now the launch of Forget Me Not Boutique (officially opening at [...]

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What Does “Getting Fit” Mean to You?

by MJJanuary 7, 2010
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We all have different definitions of what “being fit” means to us. I’m sure many of you have a vision of what you aspire to be. It is the beginning of a new year and a new decade. I see it as a fresh start to do something different than you’ve nver [...]

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Seek a New You

by MJJanuary 2, 2010
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We are back and ready for 2010…bring it on!  We are super excited about this New Year and all the wonderful things we have in store for YOU!  Our theme will be “Seek a New You“… in every aspect!!!
We will start our “Seek a NEW You” motivation in January and will inspire you in many [...]

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Happy 2010 from Seek the TRIAD!!!

by TrishJanuary 1, 2010
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We have BIG plans for the NEW year, we hope you join in on ALL the fun and enjoy 2010 along with us!!!
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We wish you a SAFE, HAPPY and HEALTHY new year!!!

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Juice Plus+ ~ Day 23 Give*A*Way

by MJDecember 23, 2009
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Today I {MJ} want to share something with you that is very near and dear to my heart. I am very passionate about nutrition and preventative health and wellness. North Carolina is the 5th most obese state in all of the 50 United States! I will be sharing lots of great health and [...]

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Forget Me Not Photography ~ Day 21 Give*A*Way

by TrishDecember 21, 2009
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Forget Me Not is North Carolina’s premier boutique photography experience. Their studio is located in Greensboro.  Although they have the ability to do the traditional photographs, their true style is colorful, bright, and contemporary. They travel all over the state for on-location work, and even offer sessions in several other spots across the nation.  Their [...]

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Tim Bryson Designs ~ Day 20 Give*A*Way

by TrishDecember 20, 2009
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When Trish and MJ opened a bright orange door a few month ago we discovered more than just amazing talent working together in a design co-op. We found some really great friends, one of them being the oh so talented Tim Bryson, of Bryson Flooring and Designs. Tim {and all the others!} welcomed [...]

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Seek a New You @ Seek Fit Club @ Proehlific Park!

by TrishDecember 17, 2009
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Triad we are super excited about finishing up the rest of 2009 with you! We have LOVED every minute of “being together” this month. Don’t worry,It is not over yet. SEEK has been busy planning 2010 while you have been enjoying your shopping around and winning lots of Triad goodies.
In 2010 we will [...]

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me & e ~ Day 15 Give*A*Way

by TrishDecember 15, 2009
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SEEK’s got the scoop on one of the hottest spots in Greensboro. It is called me & e! It is a hip gift boutique with home accessories that are fabulous, fun, and affordable! It is owned and run by two local sisters Mary Ellen {me} & Elizabeth {e} Kavangh. They have selected items that are uniquely [...]

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Thrill of the Hunt ~ Day 14 Give*A*Way

by TrishDecember 14, 2009
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The minute you walk into Thrill of the Hunt, you know you’re somewhere special with out-of-the-ordinary older furniture, lighting, art, mirrors and accents. Carol is focused on interesting and authentic items from America, Europe and Asia, from the 1960’s back to the mid 1800’s. Bring home old world charm or sleek mid-Century modern. They [...]

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Silpada ~ Day 12 Give*A*Way

by TrishDecember 12, 2009
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SEEK takes pride in supporting women {and men!} who find something they love and turn their passions into successful business ventures. Jeanna Cole has done just that with her Silpada Jewelry business. In 2005, Jeanna had 2 small children ages 3 and 6, when she first saw a Silpada Jewelry catalog. She [...]

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Orchard House ~ Day 8 {Give*A*Way}

by MJDecember 8, 2009
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Orchard House Gifts in Summerfield awakens your passion for the home your first step through the door. Owner Deborah Butler takes great pride in her year round selections she brings to you.
We were curious about the name of the store, Orchard House and just had to ask Deborah. She tells of how her shop [...]

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