• High heels = zombie bait

  This mom threw away her high heels when we realized they had deformed her leg muscles. Would you do it to your Jimmy Choos?

• Simplicity blog: Risks of clutter

  When does clutter and disorganization become something more?

• School garden seeks volunteers

  Trinity Episcopal School and its partners will launch a neighborhood garden this weekend.

• How to handle stomach virus outbreak

  The dreaded norovirus is hitting hard in N.C. Here's what you should know.

• Eat a burrito, benefit diabetes research

  The new Moe's location in Monroe holds a grand opening Friday, and a portion of the day's proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

• Museum day, just for kids

  Take the family to the Bechtler on Feb. 11, and you'll find a full lineup of fun! (And it's free for kids.)

• Recalls: Wrestling figures, infant rattles

  Look out for Superluchamania toys and woven plastic rattles in your toy box.

• Ballet and fashion for a girls' night out

  It's an all-ages event to benefit North Carolina Dance Theatre.

• Giveaway: Valentine's dinner!

  Submit a photo of you and your sweetie, and you could win dinner for four at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza!

• Giveaway: Runway for the Ballet!

  Win tickets for two to this annual North Carolina Ballet Theatre fundraiser.

• Giveaway: Give me hot coffee!!!

• Giveaway: 'Big Miracle' movie passes!

  Watch Drew Barrymore help save a family of whales in this new film!

• Giveaway: Zarbee's cough remedies!

  Up all night because of your kid's cough? This can help.

• Giveaway: Kiddie rock

  Win the latest CD from The Not-Its!, a band fronted by the former singer of Velocity Girl. Don't worry. You'll like it.

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