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Here’s Your Spring Break Reading List

Mar 9, 2019 | Ashley Kaufman

When you’re packing for spring break, don’t forget to pick up the latest bestselling books along with a new sundress. The hottest spring reads include plenty of thrillers to keep you up past bedtime, inspiration to stop apologizing and achieve your goals, and new young adult novels from two bestselling Charlotte area authors. Whether you’re […]


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DearNovemberDays visits TINY with Her Beautiful Babies for Spring Style

Mar 4, 2019 | scoop team

Kristina with DearNovemberDays has three beautiful girls who often appear with her on her instagram profile and on her blog. We sent them off to TINY the children’s boutique on Selwyn Ave. this weekend to model some spring dresses and outfits for girls ~ and they are pretty adorable. Spring will get here eventually, we […]


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Mardi Gras, Dakota & Friends, American Girl Live and More Things to Do with Family this Week 3/4

Mar 3, 2019 | scoop team

Story Explorers Scaleybark Library Explore books and stories in creative ways through interactive activities. Participants will have the opportunity to spend these 30 minutes practicing reading fluency and comprehension. Registration required. Dakota And Friends ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center Meet and interact with Dakota, pet a baby T-Rex. Read aloud to dinosaurs, then […]


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Tiny Food, Creepy Nature, Science Day, Whits GO and More Things to Do with Family This Week 2/25

Feb 24, 2019 | scoop team

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 […]


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Fossil Fair, Muddy Boots, Winter Walks & More Things to Do with Family this week 2/18

Feb 17, 2019 | scoop team

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 […]


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Did You Know: Wipes are Not Actually Flushable in Charlotte

Feb 15, 2019 | Susu

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 […]


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MomScoop. 36 Hours in Charlotte When Your Spouse Is Gone

Feb 14, 2019 | scoop team

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 […]



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Reduce Children’s Social Anxiety and Faux Pas – Classes for K – 12

Feb 4, 2019 | scoop team

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 […]


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Decorate Cupcakes, Family Game Night, Fairy House Fest, Merci Train & So Many Things to Do with Family This Week 2/4

Feb 3, 2019 | scoop team

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 […]


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Teenage Angst is a Growing Problem. Why? What Can You Do? Find Out.

Feb 2, 2019 | Susu

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 […]


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Get Ready for the Spring 2019 Kids Consignment Sales

Jan 27, 2019 | scoop team

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 […]


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