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Featured Articles
| Letter From the Publisher: Life is Sweet |
| There is something sweet about this time of year. Maybe it's that fresh ocean breeze, or the longer sunny days. Or, maybe it's all of the celebrations that come with our brighter Southern skies - from Mint Julep Jubilees, to Mother's Day brunches, to graduations and
outdoor weddings that make this time of year so lively. I can smell
those magnolias and honeysuckles already! read full article |
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| The SHAPE of Wilmington Fitness |
| Springtime on the coast means we're one hot week away from summer's sudden arrival. With that salty warmth comes boating and the beach, and the flaunted (or dreaded) swimsuit. Fortunately, there's an innovative player on the fitness scene. read full article |
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| Behind the Scenes - SHAPE Cover Shoot |
| Behind the scenes pictures of this month's cover with the SHAPE Fitness trainers! read full article |
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| Style File: You're Invited! |
| Your social calender is filling up! Can your closet keep up? Take the guesswork out of those elusive invites (Attire: Casual Elegance?) with these no-fail looks. Appropriate? Check. Boring? Never. read full article |
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| Special Feature: Wise Motherly Advice |
Listen to what your Mama said...
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| Life is Sweet... But Make It Sweeter |
Already living the good life? It might be cliche, but it's the truth: There is always room for improvement. A great family, a satisfying career, and a non-stop social calendar all make for a fulfilled life, but it's important to give equal attention to you as an individual, especially when it comes to your health. Create a practice of regularly engaging in activities that nourish the mind and body. Maybe try a new fitness program, or join a local sports team, or unwind at the end of the day with calming yoga. It's okay - no, it's required - to be a bit selfish and create a little "me" time.
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| Kids on the Coast: The Option to Add |
On our journey to become paretns, my husband and I considered the option to add to our family through the use of an adoption agency. We selected an agency to assist with an international adoption and had even chosen the country we wanted to adopt from based on our research. We never proceeded with our home study as the day our approved papers arrived, a pregnancy test turned the most perfect shade of blue.
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| Chefs Are The New Rock Stars! |
| As entertaining as The Voice, American Idol, and other such shows may be, they only get a few hours of
prime time per week. Chefs, on the other hand, have at least two entire networks running 24 hours per day
to showcase their performances. read full article |
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| Summer Sweets: A Season of Celebration |
Undoubtedly, this time of year offers us an endless amount of reasons to rejoice and celebrate. From Mother's Day to Graduation Day and everything in-between, the warm months of a Carolina spring bring about a festive aura of warmth and togetherness.
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| Girls' Nite Out: Spring Sparklers |
| Wilmington Wine is the kind of treasure that every neighborhood should have - a wine shop where everyone knows your name (cue the Cheers theme song!) and you are always welcome to pop in and pop out, stay for a glass or even a tasting - impromptu or planned! read full article |
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Departments
| Beauty File: The Blow Dry Set is Back! |
| Do you remember when your grandmother used to go in for her weekly blowdry? Every Friday, same time, $9. Well the blowouts are making a comeback! read full article |
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| Spa Specials: Mother's Day Specials |
Make Mama proud this Mother's Day with a gift that never goes out of style - the gift of beauty! Whether she wants to regain a more youthful glow with a facial or peel - or try a new hair color - May's Spa Specials are all about making Mom feel like the special woman she is!
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| Focus Finds: May Means Mother's Day! |
Whether she's your mom, your wife, your best friend, a new mom, a grandmom ... She undoubtedly goes all year with little recognition. Make her day special this year with the help of these Focus Finds! (Don't forget - it's May 13th!)
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| Fine Print: May Book Reviews |
Our reviews of "Slow Love: How I Lost My Job, Put on My Pajamas and Found Happiness," "Smut" and "A Radiant Life."
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| Making Funny: Michelle Gagliano |
When actress and comedian Michelle Gagliano isn't mixing gallons of co-workers' paint for customers at Spectrum Paint, she's creating aches in her co-workers' bellies. "The guys are great. They are always willing to help me run lines or test jokes out on," Michelle shared, smiling.
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| Health Matters: Robotic Surgery |
For endometriosis revolutionizes hysterectomy.
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| Ask Cape Fear Family Law |
Dear Cape Fear Family Law: How can I begin separation without it being considered abandonment if my wife will not leave the marital home? I do not want to lose custody of my children or lose rights to the house. - Worried, but Ready to Go.
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| Crystal Chic: May's Birthstone, the Emerald |
| Emerald, the birthstone of May, and eternal symbol of spring, is a wonderful stone of love, faith, and fidelity. Emeralds help to open the heart to receiving love, giving love, and healing old wounds. It's called "the stone of successful love." read full article |
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| Gallery Guide: May 2012 |
A guide to art & galleries in the Greater Wilmington, North Carolina region featuring gallery and artist events in May.
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| Sow It Grows: How Sweet It Is! |
Ask most gardeners about sweet-smelling flowering shrubs for the garden and "gardenia" will be at the top of the list. This prom corsagefavorite is a little too sickingly-sweet for my taste, but it does a great job of perfuming the garden. read full article |
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| Coastal Buzz: May 2012 |
New businesses open in Wilmington - The Hightlighting Salon, J. McLaughlin, Access Internal Medicine... Plus, coming soon - Audi Cape Fear. And more! Don't miss your Buzz!
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| Recipes: Summer Sweets |
Recipes for Aunt Cake's Lemon Pound Cake and Henry's No-Bake Key Lime Pie.
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| Cocktails & Conversations with Darren Mulvenna |
| "I can't tell you most things, it's sort of bartenders code not to, but I will say I've seen everything from a lady bringing a flying squirrel under her shirt... to a guy crawling on a fours late one night acting like a monkey." read full article |
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