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Tiny Food Party York Public Library Celebrate tiny food! Make and taste teeny tiny meals with other teens. Register online. Creepy Nature Schiele Museum Creepy Nature is designed to share the actual science of weird and unusual plants and animals. This exhibit features horror fiction concepts like vampires, zombies, mummies and alien invaders. Discover the truth […]

Homeschool Mondays: Story Explorers Matthews Library Develop literacy and critical thinking skills through books and hands-on activities. February’s topic is Argentina. Lego Club Plaza Midwood Library Join Lego Club – the library brings the Legos; participants bring the imagination! Lego idea books will be on hand and available for checkout. Bug Lab Discovery Place Science […]

Time for some #pottytalk. Recently had a rude awakening when I learned that those handy flushable wipes are actually not all that flushable. At least not here in Charlotte. This goes for all wipes, even the ones that say FLUSHABLE. BIODEGRADABLE. ORGANIC. etc. etc. “Flushable” products like wipes do not readily break down upon flushing like toilet […]

Hi guys. Angela here to share a highlight reel from one of my most fun recent weekends – 36 hours in Charlotte without my husband. I mean that in the best way, I promise. You see, Brett doesn’t travel a whole lot. Lucky, yes. But do I like to eat cheese and crackers, feed the […]

Pajama Rama On The Plaza Plaza Midwood Library Monday Wear your pjs on the second Monday of each month for a family story time that is perfect for bedtime. Birding Walks, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Stroll through the gardens and trails to watch for seasonal birds, observe nesting patterns and establish basis for bird counts. […]

Registration Now Open for “Rise: Social Confidence for The New Generation” Classes Does your child or teen “forget” to look people in the eyes and smile when talking to them in person? Does he/she have a hard time making conversation or even making friends? What about their table manners? Do you feel confident that they […]

Things to do with FamilyAmerican Girl Book ClubMint Hill Historical Society The American Book Club will meet at the Mint Hill Historical Society for an informative tour and look back into history. After School LEGO ClubMooresville Public Library Children can use their imagination and STEM-based learning skills to create with LEGOs. Free Wednesday Evenings at […]

Irritability? Lack of concentration? Insecurity? Physical complaints? If your teenager is showing any or all of these symptoms, they are most likely suffering from the growing phenomenon of teenage angst. Studies show that the angst and anxiety diagnoses are steadily increasing as we see changes in social media, helicopter parenting, and kids feeling overwhelmed by […]

Have you noticed that everyone is trying to clean out, get rid of, and let go of things that “do not spark joy”. That is good news for all those who love hitting up all the local consignment sales. All over Charlotte Mamas are cleaning out their closets and those of us who shop consignment […]

Iceland, out of space, under the sea there’s lots of places to be this week! Owlets Nature Play Dates Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Owlets explore nature with hands-on experiences that will enthrall the senses and engage the imagination. Monday Movies at Beatties Ford Road Regional Library Beatties Ford Road Regional Library Light refreshments will be […]

Dragons, bugs, dancing, eating new foods, learning new things, getting muddy and more are in store for you this week. Have fun. Bug Lab Discovery Place Science Experience the immersive world of bugs and their amazing abilities that inspire human innovation. Larger-than-life bug models, hands-on activities and challenges get you up-close with insects and their […]

Check out Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebrations, enjoy world-premier live theater, take a walk in the woods, have art-based fun, coding for girls and more. Babes in the Woods McDowell Nature Preserve Hit the paved trail with your little one, and experience nature. Registration required. Aboriginal Dot Art Discovery Place Science Learn more about […]