Some of you may have seen our post a couple of months ago where we were looking for people to trial our business, for those who didn't here's a quick rundown. A friend and I thought it would be cool if you could turn any photo you want into a paint by numbers kit. That way you can paint your dog, cat, partner, the whole family or whatever you want without having to be an artist.

We looked up the idea and found that the current stores in the market were ridiculously expensive or only offered kits without a frame or with a DIY frame (who wants to put together their own frame? Don't you just want to open the box and start painting). So we looked around and talked to a bunch of suppliers and eventually we were able to produce custom paint by number kits cheaper then anywhere else and already framed.

We reached out to you here on Reddit asking you to test them out at cost price and we've received some amazing feedback as a result. Thank you if you were one of our OG customers! We want to continue to grow and get more feedback and reviews though so we're re-opening the offer in case you missed it the first time around or you want to order some more kits.

You can use the code "COSTPRICEREDDIT" to get our kits for cost price (our margins are pretty slim right now, we want to be as affordable as possible). You can get up to 4 kits at that price so feel free to buy a few and plan a date night, family activity or just get your Christmas shopping done early. If you've already ordered with that code it has no been reset so you can get the deal again!

We look forward to getting more feedback and hopefully you'll love our kits enough to spread the word to your family and friends!

Link - https://passionpaints.com/products/custom-paint-by-numbers-kit

I’m a student ambassador for Somethings - a state-endorsed, free mental health service for teens exclusively in North Carolina. We connect teens with trained young adult peer specialists who can provide guidance, empathy, and support during tough times.

I'm trying to as many parents and teens who might benefit from additional support as possible especially in the wake of Hurricane Helene, especially those navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, etc. Here's where we're mentioned on the NCDHHS site (check the second slide of the carousel), and additionally here's our website outlining our partnerships with the state: www.somethings.com/northcarolina

Please feel free to DM me if you have any questions!

Have you ever wanted to have a painting of your partner, a family portrait, your dog or whatever your favorite photo is? I always loved the idea of painting but unfortunately I'm not the best at it. A few months ago though a friend and I came up with a cool idea, what if you could turn any photo you want into a paint by numbers. That way anyone can paint, anything they want.

We looked up custom paint by numbers and found a few Etsy stores selling them but they were way overpriced and most of them didn't even come with the canvas on a frame. So we looked around and talked to a bunch of suppliers, eventually we managed to produce custom paint by number kits cheaper then anywhere else and already framed (you can still order them without a frame but we found most people want them ready to go out of the box).

Long story short though we're trying to grow and get more people talking about us. So we decided it would be a good idea to reach out to some local subreddits and hopefully you'll enjoy them enough to share your experience :)

You can use the code "COSTPRICEREDDIT" to get our kits for cost price (our margins are pretty slim right now we want to be as affordable as possible). You can get up to 4 kits at that price so feel free to buy a few and plan a date night, family activity or just get your Christmas shopping done early.

Link - https://passionpaints.com/products/custom-paint-by-numbers-kit

Hi all! We are finally at a point financially where we can afford someone to come and deep clean the house every once in a while.

Anyone have good recommendations??

Thanks in advance!!

This ring is very distinct and the owner would know the unique details of it. Obviously not describing the ring here because then a scammer could just say "Yeah that's mine", if you lost a ring there let me know with a description or photo of the ring and I'll let you know if it's the one I found.

Really hope to find the owner, it seems like it would be important to someone.

Updated Communication from the people of Asheville: Survival Items badly needed that aren’t coming in. People are killing dirty fish with rocks, eating raw. Others will start dying due to lack of water. Drop off sites listed below ⬇️ They still need so much help. Please share/screenshot this post! 🙏 They say thank you from the bottom of their hearts ♥️

• Buckets for bathroom use
• Trash bags every size, small for bathroom
• Gas cans/gas(no flammables 4 drop offs!)
• First aid kits
• Tarps, a big need
• Dog and cat food
• Hand sanitizer, baby wipes (compact TP)
• Propane tanks and camping stoves
• Plastic tubs to wash / Dr Bronners Soap
• Flashlights and head lamps
• Feminine hygiene products
• Chainsaws, work gloves, shovels
• Solar panels/banks/chargers, batteries
• Formula/Diapers
• Coolers
• Protein based food
• Water/gatorade packs

Paper towels are nice but they don’t save lives

26 and 40 east now accessible to Asheville as of this morning, WNC fire stations are accepting donations, strong solid truck or SUV only, must bring gas for both ways, drop and go do not stick around, take pics, or come with a large group

Hurricane Helene Donation Drop Off Locations (Thursday deadline for many) Must call before dropping to confirm their open hours and item restrictions, not doing this could waste your time and resources ~ Many others are around ~ Feel free to copy paste this info with your own local drops in Charlotte etc.

• Wake Forest:

Fire Station 1 420 Elm Avenue

• Raleigh:

Bowstring 1930 Wake Forest Road

Raleigh Founded (till Friday check times) 2409 Crabtree Blvd Unit 107

Crank Arm Brewing 319 West Davie Street

Hometown Martial Arts 5500 Atlantic Springs Rd Ste 107-108

Pelagic Brewery 300 Pace Street

Rock n Roll Tattoos 3629 Capital Blvd

• Durham:

The Can Opener 205 S Gregson Street

Art Post 718 Iredell Street

Mavericks Smokehouse 900 West Main Street

Fuzzy Needle 1005 West Chapel Hill Street

Perfect Lovers 2823 North Rocksboro Street

Ninth Street Bakery 136 East Chapel Hill Street

• RTP:

The Glass Jug 5410 NC Highway 55 Unit V

• Morrisville

Not much, if you’re comfortable texting me I can take it at the west Cary / Morrisville border. I’m not going to mess with using messenger to arrange drop offs there. 919-523-4703

• Cary:

Bond Brothers Beer 202 East Cedar Street

First Cary Methodist 117 South Academy Street

Saint Michaels 804 High House Road

Ala Mosa Pet Boutique for Pet Items only 213 Waldo Street

• Apex:

Neighbor Boy Farm Country Store 1008 Davis Drive

• Holly Springs:

HS Law Enforcement 750 Holly Springs Road

Fire Station 1 700 Flint Point Lane

• Carborro:

Speakeasy 100 East Main Street

Back Alley Bikes 100 Boyd Street

Feet Fleet 310 East Main Street

Fitch Lumber 309 East Greensboro Street

• Chapel Hill:

Weaver Street Market 716 Market Street

• Hillsboro:

Maple View Farm 6900 Rocky Ridge Road

Feel free to text me at (919) 523-4703 with questions

Have been planning this for months, and of course, the forecast this weekend is rain all 3 days :). Any experts in the area (we are staying near mooresville) have any good rainy day activities for a group of a bunch of 30 something’s?

Hey everyone,I’m planning a boating trip next weekend on Lake Norman and wanted to get some insight into how strict the authorities are about drinking while boating. I’ve heard mixed things, and I’m curious if they’re actively looking to bust people for it.

Disclaimer: We do have a sober driver lined up, so safety is our top priority. Just trying to get a sense of how closely they’re monitoring this sort of thing out there .Any experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Nerdy types who know things are very much needed to help round out our small but scrappy pub trivia team.

Game is every Tuesday night at 8 in Huntersville.

It's a general knowledge game, and we're sorely lacking in subject matter experts on Disney and other cartoons, video games, pro wrestling, golf, and alcoholic drinks. Expertise in any topic is welcome, but those are frequently asked categories that we struggle with.

To sweeten the pot for anyone who is interested, I have a gift card good for $50 in food and drink at the venue where the game is held. I'm happy to give it to the first person to give me a firm commitment.

Drop me a line at nationreader@gmail.com for details!

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This group is for anyone interested in learning and improving their instrument skills. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or just passionate about music, you'll find a supportive community here. From blues to rock, our meetups cover a variety of genres and techniques. We also welcome promising musicians looking to collaborate on musical projects. Let's embark on this musical journey together, sharing experiences, helping one another grow in our craft, chatting about gear, and creating a space to connect with fellow musicians in our local area. Join us for a harmonious blend of learning, sharing, and building lasting friendships!

https://www.meetup.com/lake-norman-learning-musicians

Hi neighbors. I just created this group because I wanted a local community of musicians to share experience and knowledge: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lakenormanmusicians/

Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, this group is all about fostering a warm and supportive community. Let's embark on this musical journey together, sharing experiences, helping one another grow in our craft, chatting about gear, and creating a space to connect with fellow musicians in our local area. Join us for a harmonious blend of learning, sharing, and building lasting friendships!

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As an "advanced beginner" in guitar, I wanted there to be a place where people in my community come together to share in the journey to be better musicians.

Hey folks! Just posting to let you know that Home.Grown CLT is having its inaugural festival this weekend (Saturday October 7th) at the Charlotte Art League's wonderful facility. We're a family-friendly event, so we'd like to invite you all to join us.

An all-encompassing arts festival, Home.Grown CLT features artists, musicians, authors, performers, nonprofits, and creators exclusively from the Charlotte area so that we can all come together and celebrate the creativity and culture of the Queen City!

Tickets are on sale now. We have a discount code (LOCAL2023), and children under 10 get free admission. Check out our lineup, food truck options (including vegan-friendly), and more below. We hope to see you all there as we support local arts and music!

Website: https://www.homegrownfest.org/

Ticket link: https://bpt.me/6065307

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/home.grownclt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Home.GrownCLT/

We live right outside LKN, and for the past 2 weeks have been bombarded with insanely persistent door-to-door pest control salesman. This particular guy I didn't open the door for, but got pictures/video of him on my doorbell camera. Can anyone tell by his uniform or what he's wearing/carrying which company he may be with? They're so pushy. Anyhow, be on the lookout and thanks in advance.

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Anyone know the specific days of firework events that can be seen from a boat on the lake? Not sure what night Queens landing may be doing a show, or if anyone knows of any others on the northern part of the lake. thanks!

Hello everyone!

I’m a genealogist & I am trained in discovering local North Carolina family lineages and stories through vital records, census records, and newspapers.

This is the interest form I put together for anyone interested in learning more about their personal North Carolina family history. I create family trees, ancestral maps, and historical road trip itineraries based on YOUR personal family history! It’s a great way to connect with your heritage and wonderful knowledge pass down to future generations.

LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

Here are some things you can discover from my research:

• Newspaper articles about your ancestors (Crime? Scandal? Who knows!)
• Custom ancestral mapping showing your approximate ethnic admixture
• Most common causes of death in your family history
• United States migration mapping showing how your ancestors migrated throughout the country
• Your great-great-great grandparents’ names
• Most popular professions and careers in your family history
• Photographs of your ancestors you have never seen before (Found in Newspaper archives, I have subscriptions to several newspaper websites)

I have a degree in Anthropology and have spent several years working for a professional genealogy company. I have been working as an individual genealogist for about 6 years. If you have any questions about my research, please fill out an interest form or email: heritagehuntersgenealogy@gmail.com

For those of you with ancestry outside of North Carolina, please send me a message. I’d be happy to help you or direct you to a better suited genealogist. Thanks!

Ancestral Origins Map Example

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USA Origins Map Example

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LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

Hello Reddit! I recently opened up a health and wellness business about in Mooresville and I am looking for events to help promote my business. I am also looking for networking opportunities in the area.

I mostly do targeted cryotherapy treatments to help people with injuries or that just need a recharge before their next event. It is a lifesaver if you are interested, but I am not here to sell (at least right now). But if anyone is interested PM me or visit our website www.TLUrecovery.com

Hello! I am a high school junior and I am a part of the AP Research class as the second portion of the AP Capstone diploma. As you may know, in this class students are required to pick any topic that has limited research and create a research plan and eventually execute it.

For my research project, I chose to study materialism among North Carolina residents. I would really appreciate it if you would fill out this short ANONYMOUS survey!!

Once again, this survey is completely anonymous and your individual information will not be shared with any public sources.

https://forms.gle/5P2vHQeGnYRoU5456

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

Looking to eat a bit better than cheap frozen dinners or junk food but I hate cooking and I'm terrible at it. Furthermore meal delivery services are expensive. Google found me Lakeside Meal Prep but it seems pretty sketch, order button leads to a dead URL and the lack of information I can find about them seems like it's a dead/fake business. Would love to find something like a local kitchen where I can pick up pre-prepped meals for a week.

Hello everyone!

I’m a genealogist & I am trained in discovering local North Carolina family lineages and stories through historical records.

LINK TO INTEREST FORM: Family History Interest Form

This is the interest form I put together for anyone interested in learning more about their North Carolina family history. I research & create family trees, historical road trip itineraries, ancestral maps, etc! It’s a super cool way to connect with your own history and great knowledge pass down to future generations.

Here are some things you can discover from my research:

• Newspaper articles about your ancestors (Crime? Scandal? Who knows!)
• Your great-great-great grandparents’ names
• Physical descriptions of your ancestors from census records and war draft cards
• Six full generations back of your family tree
• Photographs of your ancestors you have never seen before (Found in Newspaper archives, I have subscriptions)

If you are interested, please view the interest form with some examples. 🙂Professional Instagram w/ reviews: heritage.hunters

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message!

Hey Lake Norman gang. I am considering relocation to the Lake Norman area and based on what I can see in real estate prices Sherries Ford is much more affordable than other cities. What is the vibe in Sherries Ford? Is it a good place for families?