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Our Favorite Spring Consignment Sales for Kids Clothing and More

Spring consignment sales are a great way to save money on clothing and products for your family. The Charlotte area has lots of sales to choose from and most include gently used clothing, toys, and accessories for babies, kids,...

Charlotte’s Cutest Pet Contest: Enter Yours to Win!

It’s BACK! Our Charlotte Pet of the Year Contest Sponsored by Blackhawk Hardware. Enter Yours for a Chance at a $350 Gift Card. We love our fur babies ~ And we love yours too! Enter Your Pet to win scoop’s Pet...

Building a Strong College Application: Summer Activities for High School Students (and Some Hints for Middle Schoolers)

Summer break— a time of relaxation, vacations, and fun, right? While that's certainly true, summer also presents a golden opportunity for high school students. How? Katie Garrett, the founder of Garrett Educational Consulting (GEC), says that by using this...

Where You Can Still Get Photos With Santa in Charlotte This Year

This FAMILY TO DO in CHARLOTTE series is sponsored by CEENTA. Who doesn't love photos with Santa? We love looking back at those early years, even when the photos are of crying faces and squirming. But when they're just the right...

Ten Picks for Family Holiday Fun in the Queen City

This FAMILY TO DO in CHARLOTTE series is sponsored by CEENTA. Looking for activities to do with your family this holiday season? The Queen City has so much to offer this time of year and we've got you covered with...

How to Do the Thanksgiving Eve Parade with Your Kids, As a Girls’ Night, or With Your Out of Town Visitors

Kickoff the holiday season with the festive sights and sounds of the Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade. The parade will step off on Thanksgiving Eve - Wednesday, November 22, on Tryon Street in Uptown. Read on for all you...

The Best Pumpkin Farms and Corn Mazes in the Charlotte Area To Visit This Year

This FAMILY TO DO in CHARLOTTE series is sponsored by CEENTA. Now that it's officially fall, it's time to *carve* out some time to visit pumpkin patches and corn mazes in the Charlotte area! We've rounded up a list of...

Our Favorite Fall Family Day Trips from Charlotte

This FAMILY TO DO in CHARLOTTE series is sponsored by CEENTA. This is the perfect time to take a day trip as a family - the weather is good and gets better every day, the weekends provide a welcome break from...

Crafting A Unique Educational Experience For Students: Gap Years, Study Abroad, Summer Programs, and Boarding School

Education isn't just about attending regular classes; it's also about exploring opportunities that can transform your learning journey and broaden your horizons. With the competitive nature of the college application process these days, many students are looking for ways...

Here’s How to Build Your Own Mother-Daughter Day in SouthPark

Take some time to celebrate the last days of Summer and Back-to-School season with a full day of fun with your daughter(s) in SouthPark, home of the QC's most elegant options for shopping, beauty, brunch and ladies-who-lunch. After all,...

From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Crafting a Standout College Application with the Common App

Ready to tackle those college applications? The Common Application (Common App) is a student's secret weapon for streamlining the process. From the general info section to activities and the all-important personal statement, we got the inside scoop from GARRETT...

Here Are 10 Bucket List Things to Do with Your Kids This Summer

This FAMILY TO DO in CHARLOTTE series is sponsored by CEENTA. Looking for fun things to do with your family this summer? We have a list of 10 family-friendly activities in the Charlotte and surrounding area that will help you...