Free Butterfly Lady Event for Kids

The Butterfly Lady, Suzanne Tilton, will be at the JC Raulston Arboretum on June 11th at 10:30am.  She is going to be teaching the children about the amazing butterfly life cycle.  There will be butterfly eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises, and adult butterflies to see up close.  Painted lady butterfly caterpillar rearing kits and host plants will be available for purchase from the Butterfly Lady after the program.

To register for the program, please contact elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu with names and ages of the children to be registered for the program.  It is a free program, but participants must preregister since space is limited.

$1 Burger Sale at Whole Foods

Just got this notice from Whole Foods.  Who is grilling out this weekend??

The buck stops here. Buck-A-Burger, that is! Whole Foods Market’s popular Buck-A-Burger one-day sale is back on Friday, May 18. Ready-to-grill burgers will be on sale for just $1 each. Arrive early… it’s a great chance to stock up on patties to please the party-goers at your Memorial Day cookout (limit: 20 burgers per person).

Whether you’re a master griller or just getting started, Whole Foods Market offers the tips and tricks you need to grill with the best of ‘em. Check out our online Guide to Grilling, or visit our Meat Facebook page to get in the spirit. And – bonus! – here’s a recipe for the perfect burger.

All of Whole Foods Market’s beef comes from suppliers rated by Global Animal Partnership’s 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating™ program, so you know how the animals were raised for the meat you’re buying. And as always, all of our tasty burgers meet our strict quality standards for meat:

·         No antibiotics, ever.

·         No added hormones.

·         No artificial flavors, preservatives, or colors.

Types of available burgers and sizes vary by region. Consult your store’s trained butchers to find out what’s on sale in your city. 

Visit our blog for more information and the meat section of our image gallery for photos. 

GIVEAWAY: $40 worth of merchandise from Ivy Cottage

WINNER:  According to random number generator the winner is Crystal!  Crystal - email me to claim your prize!  

Giveaway time!!

Plum District has a great offer going live on Thursday - they will have an offer for $20 for $40 Worth of Jewelry, Handbags, Home Decor, and More at Ivy Cottage in Cary. See the details here.

Plum District is giving away one of these deals to one of you! Here are the ways to enter:

1. Sign-up for an account at www.plumdistrict.com
2. Like the Plum District Raleigh Facebook page
3. Follow the local Plum District team on Twitter: @PlumDistrictRDU

Do at least one of the above items and leave a comment here on the blog letting me know what all you did. For more chances to win, you can do two or all three of the above items.

The contest will close at 3pm on Friday.

Don't forget Mother's Day is coming up soon and this might be a good way to snag something great for mom (or for yourself)! Be sure to share this post with your friends!