Melinda Gale

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MeVee - Your New Favorite App
MeVee - Your New Favorite App

Y'all! There is a new streaming app in town and I am obsessed with it! MeVee is a social media live streaming platform that captures the can't-miss moments. Unlike Periscope, MeVee records your live videos and keeps them until you decide to delete them. They don't disappear after a certain amount of time. Also, you can live stream privately with a friend or group! 

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An Evening With...Mindy Kaling

Most females my age consider their idols Beyonce, Taylor Swift, or Britney Spears. Are these ladies great? Sure. But they don't really inspire me in any way. (Sorry internet!) Who does inspire me? Mindy Kaling!

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What I'm Watching

Because I have the patience of a toddler, I can generally only binge watch shows. I also have a problem with not knowing what happened on something so binge watching allows me to find out quickly (I will never turn down a spoiler alert)

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Top Beauty Retailer Bluemercury Rolls Into North Hills
Top Beauty Retailer Bluemercury Rolls Into North Hills

After years of hearing about the greatness that is Bluemercury from friends up north, I was stoked when I found out that the top beauty retailer had opened in Raleigh’s North Hills. I was finally able to pop over for their Grand Opening party and absolutely fell in love.

Heavenly Downloads with Alex Saar
Heavenly Downloads with Alex Saar

Sure, we’ve all seen those psychic hotline infomercials in the middle of the night or the little shacks downtown with neon palm reading signs. However, Alex Saar is neither of those. Renowned evidential medium, public speaker, and spiritual teacher, Alex started setting spirit at the age of 8, while going through the traumatic experience of the death of her Nana, who raised her. 

Learning Argentinian Wine with so•ca
Learning Argentinian Wine with so•ca

I fancy myself a bit of a wine expert… if you count frequent usage of the “When Wine” app, only purchasing bottles $10 or less, and having been to Napa Valley once. So of course, I jumped at the chance to attend an exclusive wine pairing dinner at so•ca with Patricio Santos, winemaker at Ricardo Santos Vineyards in Argentina. Finally, a chance to rub elbows with likeminded, vino knowledgeable peers!

A New Kind of Flow with FlowCORPS
A New Kind of Flow with FlowCORPS

Want to add a little more intensity to your fitness routine? Look no further than FlowCORPS. Now open in Downtown Raleigh, this workout will test your limits and have you leaving dripping sweat. A mixture of cardio intervals and pilates, this workout takes your mom’s XFormer workout to another level.

A Lesson In Aging At Whiskey Kitchen's Supper Club!
A Lesson In Aging At Whiskey Kitchen's Supper Club!

Since relocating back to Raleigh, Whiskey Kitchen has been one of my go-to spots. Whether if it's entertaining a friend visiting from out of town, a client meeting, or just a quick drink, I know that the food, drinks, and staff will always be wondering. When I heard that Whiskey Kitchen's quarterly Supper Club was coming up, I jumped at the chance to go. 

Clean Beauty has Arrived in Cameron Village!
Clean Beauty has Arrived in Cameron Village!

I am an absolute sucker for beauty products and when you add in the fact that they are ‘clean’, well... let’s just say my accountant wouldn’t be stoked on how much money I spend. When I heard a new clean beauty store was coming to my hood, I ran over there as fast as I could. 

Summer Reading: If I Run Series
Summer Reading: If I Run Series

When picking the perfect Summer read, you want something that is going to keep you hooked until the very end. That's exactly what Terri Blackstock's If I Run series did for me! 

Outdoor Adventures in Spring Lake, NC
Outdoor Adventures in Spring Lake, NC

I grew up just a few miles down the road from Spring Lake and admittedly, I never spent much time there. I saw Spring Lake the same way I saw my own hometown, a small, tight-knit company with nothing to do. After working closely with my friends over at the Fayetteville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, I learned that I couldn't have been more wrong. Ready to explore the area, myself and a few other bloggers set out on an outdoor adventure in Spring Lake! 

A Girls Night Out at The Bistro at Topsail
A Girls Night Out at The Bistro at Topsail

Topsail Island -- 26 miles of quiet sandy beaches, pirate lore, WWII history, sea turtle rehabilitation, and... James Beard Award Winning, farm to table food? You heard right. After having a vacation home on Topsail Island for over 20 years, I've loved watching this tiny little island transform. While I hadn't visited in nearly 10 years (college and my move to LA are to blame), I have made it a priority to get to know this almost new to me island top to bottom. That's where The Bistro at Topsail comes into play. 

I Actually Visited My Doctor Before Starting A Diet (And Why You Should Too)
I Actually Visited My Doctor Before Starting A Diet (And Why You Should Too)

With almost any weight loss or exercise program, there is generally a disclaimer to check with your doctor before beginning — but I honestly don’t know anyone who ever has. On my never-ending journey to be the healthiest person around, I decided to actually check in with my doctor about my current weight loss (and lack thereof) situation.