by Kristen Bagwell
It's the moment we've all been waiting for! Let's find out who you have chosen as the cream of the crop, tip of the top, best in the Triangle...because you said so!
- Babiology, Raleigh
- Beanie + Cecil Baby, Raleigh
- Green Pea Baby, Apex
- Dilly Dally, Raleigh
WINNER - SmartMomma, Raleigh
2. Choose your favorite kids' boutique in the Triangle:
- Babiology, Raleigh
WINNER - Patsy Aiken Outlet, Raleigh
- Puddle Baby, Chapel Hill
- The Red Hen, Chapel Hill
- Silly Goose, Wake Forest
3. Choose your favorite "mommy" blog (other than Triangle Moms on Main):
- Notes from a mom in Chapel Hill
- Social Butterflies
- Triangle Mom2Mom
WINNER - Triangle Mommies
- WRAL Go Ask Mom
4. Choose your favorite kid-friendly restaurant (franchise):
WINNER - Chick Fil A North Hills
- Flying Biscuit, Raleigh
- Mellow Mushroom, Durham
- Red Robin, Cary
- Red Robin, Wake Forest
5. Choose your favorite kid-friendly restaurant (locally-owned):
- Blue Corn Café, Durham
- Chow, Raleigh
WINNER - Dos Taquitos, N. Raleigh
- Elmo's Diner, Durham / Chapel Hill
- Rukkus Pizza, Cary
6. Choose your favorite local magazine:
WINNER - Carolina Parent
- Cary Living
- Midtown Magazine
- Premier Baby & Child
- Skirt Raleigh
7. Choose your favorite local preschool/day care:
- The Goddard School, Durham
WINNER - Hayes Barton Baptist Preschool, Raleigh
- The Children's Place at Macedonia Baptist Church, Cary
- Primrose School at West Lake, Apex
- Children's Academy, Raleigh
8. Choose the best local private school in the Triangle:
- Chesterbrook Academy, Raleigh
- Durham Academy, Durham
WINNER - Ravenscroft, Raleigh
- St David's School
- St Timothy's School, Raleigh
9. What's the best summer camp for Triangle kids?
- Camp Blazing Trails (YMCA)
- Camp Kanata
- Camp Marbles
- Camp Seafarer (YMCA)
WINNER - YMCA Day Camp, multiple locations
10. What's the best place in the Triangle to have a child's birthday party?
- Jumpin Beans, Wake Forest
WINNER - Marbles
- Monkey Joes
- Pump it Up
- Wine & Design, Five Points
11. Choose the best pediatric practice in the Triangle:
- Carolina Kids Pediatrics, Raleigh
- Growing Child, Wake Forest
WINNER - Jeffers, Mann & Artman, Cary
- Raleigh Children & Adolescents Medicine
- Raleigh Pediatrics, Garner
12. Choose the best family dental practice in the Triangle:
- Cary Pediatric Dentistry
- Gentle Family Dentistry, Wake Forest
WINNER - Raleigh Pediatric Dentistry, Raven Ridge Rd.
- Triangle Pediatric Dentistry
- Wake Orthodontic & Pediatric Dentistry
13. Choose the best seasonal children's consignment sale in the Triangle:
- Divine Consign, Raleigh
- Kid Around Kids Sale, Wake Forest
- Kidcycle, Chapel Hill
- Kids Everywear, RTP
WINNER - The Monkey Exchange, Raleigh
14. Name the best women's boutique in the Triangle:
- Beanie + Cecil
- Dress Raleigh
- Gena Chandler
- Hayley's
WINNER - Scout & Mollys
15. Who is your favorite family photographer in the Triangle?
- Be True Image Design
- Beth Tilley Green Photography
WINNER - Elizabeth Galecke Photography
- Leah Charbonneau Photography
- Melissa DeVoe Photography
16. Choose your favorite local children's museum:
- Kidzu, Chapel Hill
WINNER - Marbles, Raleigh
- NC Life and Science, Durham
17. Choose the best OB/GYN practice in the Triangle:
- Attrium OB/GYN, Raleigh
WINNER - Blue Ridge OB/GYN, Raleigh
- Mid Carolina OBGYN, Raleigh
- Women's Health Alliance, Chapel Hill
- Duke Maternal Fetal Medicine, Erwin Rd Durham
18. What's the best sports and/or after-school program in the Triangle?
- CASL
- Coach Scott
- Pop Warner in North Raleigh
- Upward at New Life Camp
WINNER - YMCA
19. Choose your favorite salon/spa in the Triangle area:
WINNER - Synergy Spa, Raleigh
- Von Kekel, Cary
- Primp, Raleigh
- Mina's Studio, Chapel Hill
- Posh, Durham
20. Who is your favorite Mom-preneur in the Triangle?
(Mom + entrepreneur = Mom-preneur)
- Velvet Baker, Babiology
WINNER - Karissa Binkley, Triangle Diapering Company / The Diapering Doula
- Pam Mullaney, Dress Raleigh
- Katilan Phelps, Babiology
- Ele Roberts, Love in Bloom Maternity
21. What's your favorite lunch spot for a ladies lunch?
- Brigs, Wake Forest
- Nantucket Grill, Durham
WINNER - Nofo, Raleigh
- Weathervane, Chapel Hill
- Zest Café & Art, Raleigh
22. What's your favorite date night spot in the Triangle?
- Poole's Diner, Raleigh
- Cypress on the Hill, Chapel Hill
WINNER - Angus Barn, Raleigh
- Revolution, Durham
- Sullivans, Raleigh
23. What is the best ice cream or frozen yogurt shoppe in our area?
WINNER - Goodberry's, Cary
- Local Yogurt, Durham
- Fresh, Raleigh Glenwood Ave
- Sweet Spoons, Wakefield
- Cups and Cones at the Factory, Wake Forest
24. Who is the best realtor (single person, not agency) in the Triangle?
(fill in your own answer)
WINNER - Renee Hillman, Concept Realty
http://www.renee-sells.com/
Honorable Mentions:
- Kim Pappalardo, Pappalardo Real Estate Group (Keller Williams) http://kimpappalardo.yourkwagent.com/
- Thomas "Tip" Iuliucci, Northside Realty http://www.rduhomes4you.com/
25. What is the top Real Estate Agency in the Triangle?
(fill in your own answer)
WINNER - Keller Williams Preferred Realty, Brier Creek/Durham
http://kwdurhamcentral.yourkwoffice.com/
Honorable Mentions:
- Northside Realty, Raleigh http://www.rduhomes4you.com/
- Fonville Morrisey http://www.fmrealty.com/
26. What's the best place to buy gifts in the Triangle?
WINNER - Charlottes
- Lily Maes
- Zest
- Swagger
- Cat Banjo
Congratulations to all of our nominees, and especially to our winners! Thanks to all of our voters as well...you all are the reason that our contest was a success! Look for new content from our winning people and businesses starting later this month.
If you are a winner, you will receive an email from me later today with details on your prize package. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please email me at kristen@trianglemomsonmain.com.
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