Now & Next

1. Pasta la Vista Baby Ditch the boxed store pasta, and try it fresh! Fork + Spoon makes noodles and sauces from scratch in…

1. Games for Days Whether spending a rainy day inside or road-tripping out of town, keep these family-friendly activities from The Red Hen on…

1. Keep Your Cool You don’t have to shorten your long walks as summer warms up. Just pour water onto this Swamp Cooler dog…

1. On Your Toes Smith & Cult’s nail polish is free from the eight worst chemicals typically found in most polish — think formaldehyde,…

1. Scarves for the Stars Tired of winter weather and ready to embrace your summer style? These scarves are handmade in Chapel Hill and…

1. Green Thumb Optional A succulent arrangement is perfect for those who want to look like they have a green thumb without actually having…

1. Sock it to me Solemate socks are made in North Carolina from recycled cotton yarn. The family-owned business is also committed to a…

1. Just a bite Good things, like these cake bites, come in small packages: 24 Karat (carrot) Cake, Turtle-ific (chocolate cake, caramel and pecan),…

1. Pledge on display Words from the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution flow across this 32- by 19-inch flag…