Shopping in Havelock

At more than 1,200 Mattress Firm locations around the country, shoppers sink into plush mattresses, recline on firm beds, and belly-flop onto pillow tops. Knowledgeable staffers can help customers create an ideal bedtime environment by dispensing advice based on sleep preferences and illuminating the difference between the many kinds of mattresses. And to the delight of their customers, much of Mattress Firm's bedding wears the label of a premium brand, such as Sealy, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest, or Stearns & Foster.

Sun Tan City’s trained tanning consultants help clients get bronzed via UV-free tanning booths and ergonomic tanning beds. Guests can schedule a single visit to touch up an existing tan, purchase a multivisit package to get a discounted rate, or become a member to take advantage of the salon’s 100% guarantee.

Kids Exchange Consignment's biannual event, which has garnered attention from numerous media outlets, provides the general public a platform to sell gently used children's goods and receive up to two-thirds of the asking price. Shoppers, meanwhile, can purchase like-new consignment items for between a quarter and a third of their retail value. Typical items found at the event include baby products—highchairs, strollers, and infant swings—as well as products for older children—electronic toys, art supplies, and sporting goods. Items leftover after the event can be returned to the seller or donated on behalf of consignors to local organizations that support families in need.

When it comes to creating art, Emmy Preiss and Harriet Mills?the founders of Wine and Design?are about as unstuffy as it gets. The two take a Kathy Lee and Hoda approach in their BYOB painting classes, helping folks paint their own masterpieces with step-by-step guidance and a healthy dose of fun.

Take a break from the office and enjoy a tasty sandwich with a side of chips at Peach House Restaurant. Watching your diet? Stay on track at Peach House Restaurant, a local restaurant with gluten-free and low-fat options. Round out your meal with a little tipple — Peach House Restaurant has a terrific drink list, including beer, wine, and more. Let the kids come too! Little ones love the food and atmosphere at Peach House Restaurant just as much as their parents do. On warmer days, take advantage of Peach House Restaurant's outdoor seating. Need to catch up on some work or the latest news? Get online at Peach House Restaurant with their complimentary wifi. Peach House Restaurant will even bring the amazing food from their kitchen to yours. null With prices generally staying under $15, you can easily afford to treat a pal or a date at Peach House Restaurant.

After Dustin Canestorp returned home from his tour of duty in Iraq, he and his Marine Corps buddies would gather to play poker and sample the beer Canestorp brewed at home. His dream: to brew beer professionally by opening a microbrewery in eastern North Carolina, a beach-filled haven with a craft-beer desert. That dream came to fruition, though with one additional element: Beer Army would raise funds for local charities and communities. Now, Canestorp holds festivals that introduce revelers to local and regional craft beers while gathering money for those in need. He also runs the brewery, which currently pours four of its own brews, and manages the Beer Army Outpost, a 3,000-square-foot store with a plethora of craft brews for purchase.