Summer is here, and not only do we have to be weary of those dreaded two words ~ I’m bored ~ but more worrisome is the countless hours the kids will try to spend on screens. What’s a mom to do? How about a structured at-home activity that also helps them find the love of […]
Dads are hot. They work hard. They help with the kids (more than we allow to be celebrated) but often what they hear from us are the things we would like to have or the places we wish they would take us. They might even detail the inside of our sticky car, by hand, after […]
Despite the rain it feels like summer has officially arrived. We’ve got the scoop on lots of rain or shine events including free bowling and movies, conventions, concerts, and animal fun. Kids Bowl Free10 Park LanesRegistered kids receive two free games of bowling each day of the Kids Bowl Free summer program. Bowl at 10 […]
We have so many air-conditioned options… but you’ll want to check-off all of them. Oh, and they’re in alphabetical order, you’re welcome. The Bechtler Museum of Modern ArtUptown CharlotteThe Bechtler is a great option for family fun any day of the week but in the summer check out exhibition, Sculpture, and the Nomadic Murals. Every […]
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16, and we’re shopping Onward Reserve for all the dads in our life this year. Located at Park Road Shopping Center, OR is the ultimate one-stop shop when buying gifts for men from high school age and beyond. From clothing and footwear to just about any accessory he’d carry, it’s […]
Do you ever look at a beautiful baby and think, Oh, I could totally do that all over again. No question. Gimme one now please. Every time Kristina, who publishes dearnovermberdays.com, takes her gorgeous girls to TINY boutique for a photo shoot & shop, I think that. I mean eventually I come to my senses, […]
We are so hands-on learning and fun this week! From macrame to journaling and LEGOs (like, A LOT of LEGOs)… you can be a family of makers. Then kickback and relax at an outdoor concert, food festival or take in an extraordinary animal experience. Towers Of Tomorrow With LEGO BricksDiscovery Place ScienceConstructed with architectural accuracy, […]
Are you already looking for an easy break from the city this summer? Want to get outside and unwind in a beautiful setting with your family and friends? Beginning June 6, every Thursday, all summer long, you can enjoy a family & dog friendly evening and concert at Anne Springs Close Greenway. Located in Fort […]
We are on cuteness and adventure overload this week… with kittens, dragons, dinosaurs, your last chance to catch Pandas in IMAX, and even Mr. Potato Head! Don’t miss the morning markets, and movies in the park – the weather is going to be perfect for both. Pandas In IMAXDiscovery Place ScienceExplore another part of the […]
My daughter is a rising college sophomore at the University of Georgia, and she started her first internship a couple of days ago. She’s been excited about it for months, but I think she was more excited about the idea of having an internship because frankly, she really had no idea what she was getting […]
Get ready to yoga, swim in a quarry, jam by the river, find frogs, make art and watch movies in the park… mmm, smells like summer. Yoga StorytimeCornelius LibraryDiscover how movement can bring stories to life in new ways. Little 600GoPro MotorplexSome of NASCAR’s biggest names will battle each other for bragging rights in GoPro […]
While rising temps might tempt you to stay cooped up indoors nd in the balmy comfort of your AC, summer is the perfect time to get out and enjoy exercising, playing, or just lounging in the shade. Even better if you do it at one of Mecklenburg County’s 210 parks with more than 21,000 acres at your disposal. To […]
