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28 Weeks ❤️❤️ I’m officially in my third 28 Weeks ❤️❤️ I’m officially in my third trimester! Aside from the occasional nights of me moonlighting as a fire-breathing dragon (aka pregnancy reflux), I’m feeling pretty good! I’m still sleeping and have a decent amount of energy throughout the day, so I’m using this time to check things off the list. I’ve washed all of their clothes & we will start putting their nursery together in the next few weeks! Oh and we’re the proud new owners of a minivan - that really makes me feel like a mom of 3 😜 #twinpregnancy #bownbabybump #28weekspregnant
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Activities For Kids

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Breweries, Wineries, And Bars

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Places On My List To Try Next

Activities for Kids

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Marbles Kids Museum

Downtown Raleigh

We love going here! It’s great for a wide range of ages and has a lot of activities for kids.


Marbles Kids Museum Website

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Bumble brews

Cary

An indoor play space for kids that serves delicious coffee (and wine/beer in the evening!). It’s great for crawlers through about 4 years old.


Bumble Brews Website

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Notasium

Cary & Durham

A indoor play space that revolves around music! They offer “open play” time during the week. It’s a great place for kids to discover music and have fun. This is great for walkers through 7 or 8 years old. 


Notasium Website

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Over the moon

Cary

An indoor play space that is outer space themed. They’ve got lots of things to climb on, a free educational activity to do every day, and a little obstacle course. Liam (2 years old) likes it, but it’s geared towards older kids, about 4-10. 


Over The Moon Website

Places To Eat

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Barcelona Wine Bar

Downtown Raleigh

This is a tapas and wine bar. It’s a fun date night or girls night out spot. Expect to get about 4-5 small plates to share if going with one other person or you can each opt for one of the large plate options.


Barcelona Wine Bar Menu

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Coquette

North Hills – Raleigh

This is a great brunch spot! I got a cappuccino, eggs benedict, croissant french toast, and some biscuits for the table. It’s a popular spot so account for the fact service can be a little slow – but worth it! The North Hills area is also full of shops so be sure to walk around those afterwards if you have the time.


Coquette Menu

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila

Cary, Central Raleigh, & North Raleigh

A fantastic Colombian-Mexican restaurant serving great margaritas, tacos, and my favorite queso dip. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu! 


Gonza Tacos y Tequila Menu

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VIDRIO

Downtown Raleigh

Mediterranean “communal dining” (shareable plates). The food was delicious and the restaurant had a really cool ambience. My favorite dishes were the cornbread, buratta and root vegetables, fettucine, and roasted chicken.


Vidrio Menu

Places To Shop

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Southpoint Mall

Durham

Not technically in Raleigh, but worth the drive to Durham for good shopping! Anthropologie, Madewell, J.Crew, Nordstrom, and more great stores are there.


Southpoint Mall Store List

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Village District (Formerly Cameron Village)

Central Raleigh

A cute outdoor mall with boutiques and restaurants. This is a fun place to walk around on a beautiful day!


Village District Store List

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Crossroads Plaza

Cary

If you’re looking to places to run errands, Crossroads is a good spot! Target, Old Navy, Aerie, DSW, Home Goods, and more can be found there. 


Crossroads Plaza Store List

Breweries, Wineries, and Bars

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Killjoy Cocktail Bar

Downtown Raleigh

This is a trendy, fun, cocktail bar that would be great for a girls night or double date. I tried the Laventini when we went and it was great! Make sure you make a reservation or you’ll likely have to sit at the bar. 


Killjoy Menu

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Vicious Fishes Brewery

Apex, Angier, & Cary (opening soon)

We visited the Apex location. It’s a casual brewery with a big outdoor space to enjoy on a beautiful day. There’s a large grassy area for kids to play, so you can sit back and enjoy a drink!


Vicious Fishes Menu

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Winestore

Village District – Central Raleigh

We happened upon this place one day and it’s a very cool concept! You can go around tasting different wines that they have on tap for a fun, DIY wine tasting or to discover a new bottle you may love. It’s a good place to spend a little time ahead of a dinner reservation or while taking a break from shopping around the Village!


Winestore Menu

Coffee Shops / Places To Work

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Thanks A Latte

Holly Springs

A coffee shop/gift shop that offers great drinks and a really cute environment to get a little work done.


Thanks A Latte Website

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Coworking Station

Holly Springs & Apex

If you’re looking for a private conference room or office to work in for a day, I like this spot! It’s conveniently located right downtown, so you can grab lunch nearby or meet a friend for happy hour after you wrap your work day.


Coworking Station Website

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Loading Dock

Downtown Raleigh, West Raleigh, and North Raleigh

Another fun co-working space for a change of scenery! I visited the Dock 1053 location near the Five Points area. It’s close to breweries and restaurants if you want to relax post-work!


Loading Dock Website

Places On My List To Try Next

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Sono Sushi

Downtown Raleigh

I’ve heard the sushi here is great!


Sono Sushi Website

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Sitti

Downtown Raleigh

This is a well known Lebanese restaurant downtown and the outdoor space looks really cute!


Sitti Website

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Bull City Ciderworks

Durham & Cary

This looks like a great spot to enjoy nice weather and a drink!


Bull City Ciderworks Website

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