Cue the power walkers and toothpicked orange chicken samples. Everyone is flocking to shopping malls this holiday season! From teens hanging out with friends to professionals buying into “quiet luxury” trends, in-store retail is attracting consumers across age and income spectrums. But this year’s holiday shopping season may not look like it did in years… Read more »
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Shop Small and Make a Big Impact on Small Business Saturday
Have you heard of Small Business Saturday? First celebrated in Massachusetts in 2010, Small Business Saturday quickly took the retail world by storm. The following year, Congress passed a unanimous resolution to support the date. And we don’t have to tell you how unusual that is! Small Business Saturday is now celebrated every year on… Read more »
6 Devilish Ways to Support Local Businesses this Halloween
There are people who like Halloween. And then there are people who channel their inner hoard of hellions to turn their home into a goblin-filled embodiment of Halloween mischief and mayhem. No matter which you are, you probably enjoy visiting the big seasonal Halloween stores that pop up each year. While they undoubtedly have the… Read more »
The Best Coffee Shops in Your Town, as Voted by Locals
Every year, local alt-news weekly Mountain Xpress holds a massive online poll. Western North Carolina residents collectively take to their digital devices to vote on all their local faves, from fitness studios to pet kennels. While in no way scientific, and certainly not without controversy among those with strong local loyalties, the Best of WNC… Read more »
7 Sweet Shops to Help You Win Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is for lovers—chocolate lovers! And true chocolate lovers know quality. If you’re struggling to find your valentine the best sweet surprise in town, we can help. Our region has many great locations for freshly prepared chocolates. Share something sweet with your special someone this season. Here are 7 local chocolate shops in WNC…. Read more »
Celebrate Pi Day at these 7 Irrationally Tasty Pie Spots
Photo Pillsbury.com Though there are a number of math and science-related holidays in the calendar each year, Pi Day is objectively the best because you can celebrate with pie. The mathematical constant pi (π) represents the relationship between a circle’s diameter and its circumference, a ratio of 22 to 7. Since pi is generally… Read more »
The 12 Days of an Asheville Christmas: A Holiday Carol
When you live in Asheville, NC, there’s rarely a reason to leave. After all, we have everything you could possibly want right here! From local produce and world-class cuisine to luxury shopping and amenities, the perfect holiday gift is literally right around the corner. But how can you possibly choose just one thing to purchase… Read more »