The Highcroft Hurricanes will begin their swim team practice in just a few short weeks.  We welcome the new coaches and wish all of the team a fun filled season.  Go Hurricanes! 

Did you know that at Whole Foods for $14.99 you can get a heat and serve meal and a salad for a family of …  well we are a family of  five, my kids loved it (my son even ate it without his favorite condiment - ketchup) and I have yummy leftovers for lunch tomorrow.  We tried [...]

The 2 annual Pictures in the Park was a phenomenal success this year…thank you all!  On Sunday, October 4, friends and neighbors of Highcroft and Sonoma Dixon took part in a fundraiser to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes.  The event is Pictures in the Park.  The Highcroft community comes together in Sears Farm Road Park [...]

I have found a way to have a piece of my babies with me at all times.  I wear their fingerprints.  Silverkiln is this great designer of precious metal clay jewelry.  On a small silver charm is an imprint of my child’s fingerprint.   I now have a silver necklace with 3 silver fingerprint charms that [...]

Borders and Waldenbooks is having a reading challenge for the summer of 2009. The challenge will take place this year from May 26th until August 31st. Children ages 12 and under may participate by reading any 8 books, list them on the summer reading challenge flier and have a parent or guardian sign the list [...]

FYI to all flip flop lovers out there that live their summer in rubber flip flops, this Saturday only May 23, 2009,  Old Navy is having a sale on flip flops.  All of their solid colored flip flops will be on sale for $1.00.  These flip flops are a steal at 2 for $5.00 but [...]

Check out this great new item at Old Navy.  I found them yesterday at the Old Navy in Beaver Creek Commons.  Linen Pants with a draw string waist, zip up fly and  coconut button closure.  They have two scoop pockets in the front and two button close pockets in the back.  They are very comfortable.  They are [...]

Being mindfull throughout your day can help you to reduce anxiety and stress.  We have all heard this, read this and wish we could do this.  Taking a simple task of making your bed (or beds) and thinking of only that moment.  Putting pride in your task, doing your best and breathing through it will actually [...]

Spring Daze will be held this Saturday, April 25, 2009 in Bond Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Join family and friends to enjoy great entertainment from Cary Players, Cary Children’s Concert Choir and Triangle Brass Band just to name a few.  There will be arts and crafts, story tellers and great food.  Enjoy the [...]

Cary Today magazine is having an amateur photo contest.  The photos must show people in a recognizable venue.  The Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival or the opening of the Western Wake Farmers Market would be great places to find and capture those great shots.  High resolution jpeg images need to be sent in by [...]

I love getting up early on Saturday morning and going to the Farmers Market.  I am very excited to find out that I will no longer have to drive 30 minutes to Raleigh or Carborro to visit one.  There will be a new Farmers Market in town!  The Western Wake Farmers’ Market opens Saturday, May [...]