Local Buzz: Redneck BBQ Lab

This past weekend my husband and I were child-free (thanks Mom and Dad!) and when that happens we love to get out, explore and do things we wouldn't normally do with our toddler son in tow. Driving 30 minutes on a whim for lunch is definitely something that falls into that category. This local buzz is going …

Local Buzz: Fresh Lather Soap

Soap is one of those things that [hopefully] everyone uses. Fresh Lather Soap, a local homemade soap business in Holly Springs, brings you natural soaps and other soap-like items with a bit of flare and love. I met Melanie, the owner and mastermind behind all the Fresh Lather Soap products a couple years back when …

Local Buzz: Scratch Kitchen, Big Dom’s Bagel Shop, & Jubala Coffee

If you hadn't guessed already by the name of this blog, this local buzz is a bit different than my normal routine of sitting down with the owner(s) of a locally owned business and get the whole backstory about themselves and the business. Unfortunately, I don't always have the extra time to fit an interview …

Local Buzz: Skrimp Shack

I met Tom and Jimmy, co-owners of Skrimp Shack Holly Springs, at Starbucks on a sunny yet mildly-breezy October morning. They instantly knew who I was, probably because I looked like a flustered mom arriving at our meeting with one minute to spare. I took a seat at the table and Jimmy asked if I …

Local Buzz: Lush Nail Lounge

When I was pregnant, especially in my third trimester, I used to get pedicures every other week. There's nothing better than a great foot massage on any old weekday, but have you ever had one when you are 37 weeks pregnant and carrying an extra 40+ pounds? It's life-altering. I frequented a salon in Holly …