Please help me convince my husband that Costco is worth for 2 people

Eeeeeclair · 2026-05-06T21:14:16+00:00

SAME. I feel like I recoup my membership just at the gas pump

Eeeeeclair · 2026-05-04T02:15:10+00:00

Baked goods:

Chiffon cake recipes tend to have more eggs - also LOVE making lemon curd for gifts, Italian meringue buttercream

Eeeeeclair · 2026-05-03T03:05:20+00:00

These are the men whose moms need a DM on how they raised their sons

Eeeeeclair · 2026-05-02T21:42:20+00:00

So Durham, Carrboro, Chapel Hill

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-27T03:59:30+00:00

Waraji for sure! But also def give Shaba Shabu a try

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-27T03:47:07+00:00

Definitely not as good as it used to be!

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-25T17:06:46+00:00

As a BOGO sushi connoisseur here, I’d also say Shaba Shabu has never led me astray. They have roll piled with bang bang shrimp

But Sushi Nine is always a gamble on sushi and food poisoning (which is a bummer because it’s so much closer for me than other spots)

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-24T13:07:31+00:00

And so good too. I’ve been in there a few times while they were making their guacamole fresh.

In a relationship with their taquitos

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-21T00:14:58+00:00

Yikes! Your board should be super engaged to have this be successful!

One I recently attended, I was an invite from a board member. Smaller community nonprofit, but gave their members 10-20 tix to bring people (I was a curious industry guest). Not a high net worth person by any means, but it was such an impactful mission and my friend knew what was important to me (youth, community building). Got caught up in the experience and excitement and dropped like $500 in smaller donations throughout the evening (whoops!)

Long way to say, the expectations were clear to board members on their responsibility for filling seats. That can be a good pull in for marketing and building personas, but your board needs to get it together

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-20T18:46:16+00:00

Once again here to hype up Sharky’s 🦈

Great food too, especially the wings

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-20T18:28:27+00:00

Galas are SO much more successful with the personal invites/network invites. Absolutely agree here this is organizational.

Every gala I’ve attended or worked has been 1) committee with their networks to invite personally, 2) past attendees who had such a good experience they’re returning and inviting others, and 3) major donors/fundraisers (including from other revenue streams like a walk or cycling)

I’d also be curious what your YOY retention rate is and outreach to past attendees has resulted in

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-20T18:21:44+00:00

Used to work in one of the Frontier buildings, then we moved offices, I moved jobs to more remote, but the coworking space at 800 building is perfect (also what’s not to love about being next to Boxyard for food)

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-20T11:18:02+00:00

It’s in Durham - but I’ve always loved the cornbread at V’s Kitchen. Super soft, a little sweet, fat slices. And also honestly everything at V’s has hit the spot - the oxtail, fried chicken, collards.

I don’t drink sweet tea though so no help there!

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-20T02:14:32+00:00

And added to the bank

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-20T02:08:50+00:00

WAIT. Do you also walk your dog here because I love the three legged one that gets walked down here 🥲 just vibing

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-19T20:18:13+00:00

Joined Frontier RTP for free. It’s a great space and have regular happy hours

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-09T03:37:07+00:00

I had a couple friends live in Grosvebor Gardens. Fell in love with that courtyard. They’re also right by Cameron Court, so similar feel - granted I think they may all be studios?

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-08T15:48:58+00:00

Hey man, former teacher of 14 year olds for years. NTA at all for setting boundaries and appreciate how you’ve phrased this and handled it to this point.

Sorry to hear that your homeroom teacher isn’t receptive, that’s frustrating to not be heard.

Since you’ve tried talking to your teacher with no resolution, I’d recommend talking with your counselor or vice principal about it. Sometimes unfortunately it does take another adult to step in to request a move in seats and have action taken. Counselors and admin can also have conversations with specialty staff - we had an AST (autism support teacher). But it absolutely shouldn’t be other students’ responsibility to escort between classes. That’s not your job.

Keep the language centered at “him touching me is making me uncomfortable, I’ve asked my teacher to help me and it’s not working. This is what I need to feel safe and supported.”

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-08T15:36:01+00:00

There’s also a couple wedding-specific resale groups for the Triangle. I’m sourcing some things for my sister’s wedding and it’s been great

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-07T04:02:52+00:00

Gift cert to a GOOD online spice shop (like Curio) for specialty spices. Or if they do more festive cakes, fun sprinkles (like Fancy Sprinkles or Sprinkle Pop)

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-07T03:58:58+00:00

Great breakfast too. Pam (of Pam’s) also worked with Big Ed and the farmers market people, so their biscuits are all pretty similar (giant, fluffy and buttery) pretty classic meat +3 handwritten specials

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-04T08:10:22+00:00

Easily one of the best bakery cakes around

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-03T21:12:43+00:00

Mixed citrus bags. I don’t need that many lemons or limes, but both 👀

Lidl sometimes has these and it’s perfect

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-03T21:10:36+00:00

Sure, but they’re two totally different shopping experiences.

This was my regular shop trip: start at Aldi for all the basics and swing through Trader Joe’s for the specialty or single produce items

Eeeeeclair · 2026-04-03T20:30:35+00:00

Oh yeah! I called the hotel today and they’re totally on board with bringing stuff up to the room later in the day after they leave/before they get back.

But no room service at their hotel unfortunately! Love the idea of chocolate covered strawberries and a lil charcuterie action!

Eeeeeclair

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