Where are the Raleigh grocery deals?  There’s quite a few deals this Valentine’s Day week…which btw, is one of the few gift giving occasions where you’re proud to tell your gift giver that you bought it on sale. Lowe’s Food and Kroger’s has a sale on Friday the 13th. You can read about it and some coupon tidbits (‘how to read the coupon spreadsheet’) at the News and Observer column by Reporter Sue Stock http://projects.newsobserver.com/taking_stock

But if you’re looking to cook up a Valentine’s Day gourmet meal (or heat up an already prepared one)… then Earthfare, “The Healthy Supermarket”, may be your store. If you’re not familiar with the chain, Earthfare’s are found in the Carolinas and several other southeastern states. There’s a store right here in Raleigh near Brier Creek.

After my Bobbi Brown makeover in the new Raleigh store!

Are you familiar with Bobbi Brown cosmetics? WARNING: this is really meant for women eyes only as it’ll probably put you men to sleep. Like the Oprah show.

Okay, if you’re still with me. Here’s how I discovered Bobbi Brown makeup. I’ve been wearing eye make up since my early teens. Not uncommon. But I’ve never really had a brand that I’ve stuck with. I bought most my makeup from CVS and Target (when the chain first hit the scene).  Brands like Maybelline, Cover Girl and Almay were my picks…