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Blueberry Picking

by MJJuly 19, 2010
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My family LOVES blueberries. Last year we enjoyed local blueberries all summer and then bought enough to freeze to enjoy during the off season. Last Wednesday in the News and Record I saw an article that listed all the local places you could pick your own blueberries in the Triad. I decided [...]

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Packing Tips for Summer Travel

by TrishJuly 12, 2010

LUGGAGE:
*Choose a different color of luggage. There are thousands of black suitcases out there that look exactly alike.
*To set your luggage apart, purchase a luggage belt or you can make your own by tying a scarf or ribbon around the handle to quickly identify your bag.
*Always use a luggage tag. If applicable, [...]

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Tell us what you want….

by TrishJuly 5, 2010

We loved all your great responses when we asked, “What local business would you miss most?” We thought it was only appropriate to ask our fans what they like about SEEK.  We want to know why you read our blog and what keeps you coming back.   We would also love to know if we [...]

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Friday Fun Find GIVE*A*WAY!!!

by TrishJuly 2, 2010
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Okay Triad, here on Seek we are kicking off our SUMMER GIVE*A*WAY on Fun Find Fridays. We have a Give*A*Way every Friday the entire summer!!! That’s right, count em… Nine…9… you know, the number before 10 and who knows… we might even have a BIG #10 in store if you ALL play nice!!!
So make sure [...]

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Marry Me Local ~ The Secret Tea Room

by TrishJune 21, 2010

Last week wrapped up with an amazing set of local vendors that I am so excited to tell you about. I am going to start tonight with my very first venue.

The Secret Tearoom

What a cute place! I was walking with my beau on State Street, after meeting with the fabulous Andrea Halsey (more to come about [...]

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Fun Find Friday

by TrishJune 11, 2010
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Here at Seek the Triad, we are kicking off “Fun Find Friday”, just in time for Father’s Day! Our goal this summer is to bring you simple, “Fun Finds” in the Triad with just a quick picture or three and their locations.
Do you know of a fun find here in the Triad??? E-mail Trish Naylor [...]

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The Power of Playing….Why?

by MJJune 8, 2010

One of the best things about having been a part of this little thing we refer to as an “Online Magazine for the Triad” is all the wonderful people that we have gotten to know in the process. We started a wonderful partnership with Proehlific Park this past January when we started the Seek [...]

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Summer Art Camp with Katie ~Give*A*Way~

by TrishJune 4, 2010

Art Class with Katie Wall Podracky
Join the fun at The Art House located on Church St. in Greensboro , for summer art classes sure to thrill all emerging artists! Professional artist, Katie Wall Podracky will lead weekly projects for students age 5 to 13. She has a summer full of fun ideas for your budding [...]

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Studio B at the Broach ~ Downtown Greensboro

by MJJune 2, 2010

Today we bring you Leigh Pearce, Wedding Planner, for Leigh Pearce Weddings. Leigh, a graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, has loved weddings all her life. Most important to Leigh and her confidence in planning your dream wedding is her experience. She has coordinated social events, meetings, weddings, and [...]

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Memorial Day

by TrishMay 30, 2010

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the American military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, [...]

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Katie Wall Art ~ Abstract Art

by TrishMay 14, 2010

Abstract art can be a little scary. After all, the rules change. One plus two does not necessarily add up to three in this realm. Instead, the art is all about self-expression. The swirl of a blue line against an orange blob can be more than the sum of its parts. Together, the marks can [...]

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Ladies Night Out on State Street

by MJMay 12, 2010

While we were shopping on State Street a few weeks ago we learned about a great way to support the local businesses on State Street in Greesnboro! Over 20 stores are participating along State Street from Elm to Church Street.
Thursday, May 13th from 4-7 pm
Each shop will give away one or more of the [...]

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Meet Christina~Marry Me Local

by TrishMay 10, 2010
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When we were first told about Christina and her new venture, Seek knew in a second that we were going to love this girl!!! Christina has started her 12 month wedding plans and has decided that not only is she going to blog her adventures, but it’s ALL LOCAL!!! Can you believe it Triad? She [...]

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Mother’s Day

by TrishMay 9, 2010

This seems so simple for most… it’s Mother’s Day a time to celebrate your Mom!!! The woman you look up to and are grateful for the life you have. Maybe you grew up with out such a mom at all. Perhaps you were raised by surrogates like your aunts, grandmothers, sisters or friends. The [...]

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The Shindig

by TrishApril 30, 2010
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Shin-diggity Dog!
Aka…The Shindig, Sunday, May 2nd 12-6 p.m.
What, pray tell, is a shindig you ask? In essence it’s a dance, a celebration, a party full of merrymaking and exuberance! The best part of all is that this one is free! On Sunday, May 2nd in Downtown Greensboro at the 300 block of South [...]

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Re-use you Grandma’s goods!

by TrishApril 28, 2010
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It all began with my empty dining room table. I have a clear view of it from my kitchen and foyer and it made me feel a little dreary. As they say, “Spring has sprung” and I decided to let it spring right onto my table with the hope it would lift my spirits. [...]

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Thanks Triad!!!

by TrishApril 26, 2010
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Thank you to each and every one of you who took the time to answer our very important question last week. We asked which local business you would miss most if it were to close. What great responses!!! We discovered that the businesses of the Triad have got some awesome fans! [...]

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Seek the Word

by TrishApril 25, 2010

31 Get rid of all hard feelings, anger and rage. Stop all fighting and lying. Put away every form of hatred. 32 Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive each other, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done.
Ephesians 4:29-32 (NIRV)

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Turning into my Mother

by TrishApril 23, 2010
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Just in time for mother’s day:
Last weekend I was driving around with the sun-roof down and the Dixie Chicks cranked up when I caught myself doing something my mother always did. I was tapping my hand on my knee… over and over and over again– just like Mom used to in the minivan. [...]

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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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Seek the Word

by TrishApril 18, 2010

“It is not good to have zeal without knowledge,
nor to be hasty and miss the way.”
~Proverbs 19:2

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Seek Easter

by TrishMarch 28, 2010
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This week on Seek the Triad, Trish and MJ will be taking the week off. We thought it was important to spend a bit of time with our familes this week on Spring Break and enjoy our Easter Holiday! We hope you have enjoyed the first part of 2010 so far and can’t wait to [...]

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Kacey Myers Interior Design ~ Room Makeover Give*A*Way!

by TrishMarch 19, 2010
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Kacey Myers is a North Carolina based interior designer of the custom design firm, Kacey Myers Interior Design. With “confidence and creative panache”, design-savvy Kacey assists clients in realizing that items of great design do come in all shapes, sizes and are well within reach! They could quite possibly be hiding in your guest room [...]

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St. Patty’s Day Sweets!

by TrishMarch 17, 2010
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Only at Loco for Coco in Greensboro…Guinness Anyone? For a limited time try these incredible Guinness Truffles! Delicious ganache infused with thick, rich, Guinness beer, dipped in a sweet milk chocolate shell, and wrapped in a green foil wrap! Just in time for Saint Patty’s Day! Stop in today to make your “Irish Eyes Smile”. [...]

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Seek a Triad Sandwich

by TrishMarch 12, 2010
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If you ever head north, you have to stop at the Dan River Coffee House in Madison for sandwiches, panini and wraps of ALL kinds!!! And don’t forget to grab a slice of their homemade cakes… the carrot cake was a fave!
Turkey and Bacon: $5.00
Fresh cut oven roasted Turkey Breast, thick cut bacon, red onions, [...]

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Orchard House Gifts

by TrishMarch 8, 2010
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Are you getting that Spring fever? Are you looking for some great Spring Gifts to fill those Easter baskets? Make sure to step into Orchard House Gifts to get your fill of Spring Goodies!!! What Great finds to be had by all!!!

Look at these great little purse organizers! Pouchee takes place of ALL the crazy [...]

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Seek the Word

by TrishMarch 7, 2010

” Faithful friends are beyond price:
No amount can balance their worth “
– Bible (Old Testament) Sirach 6:15

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Volunteer Center of Greensboro

by TrishMarch 6, 2010
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Seek’s Charity of choice for the month of March is the Volunteer Center of Greensboro. Have you ever wanted to know more about Local Non-Profits? This is a GREAT resource for you and your friends to help your community!!!

We also love the Human Race they put on every year at Grimsley High School in Greensboro! [...]

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Seek the Word

by TrishFebruary 28, 2010

“Be truly glad.
There is wonderful joy ahead!”
- I Peter 1:6

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Greensboro Grasshopper’s

by TrishFebruary 26, 2010

Seek loves baseball and wants to make sure you get in on ALL the FUN with the ALL NEW Season of the Greensboro Grasshoppers!!! Get the baseball feeling and be the first to get your Marlins and Hopper Tickets today!!!
And while you’re there purchasing your tickets, Look at this great event the GSO Grasshoppers [...]

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