Family

Keep the Memorial Day magic going… lots of outdoor family fun this week, including some epic air-conditioned escapes too. Moonlight Series: Kayak Anne Springs Close Greenway Enjoy the serene moonlit waters of Lake Haigler on this after-dark adventure. Gaze at constellations, listen to the night sounds of the Greenway and escape the summer heat as […]

If your daughter/granddaughter is a mini-mama to her babies, you can’t leave home without them and even if you’re doing something fun, she’s missing the dolls. I often forget my daughter’s doll, Mimi, forever donning her pink velvet pjs, often sitting in my daughter’s booster seat when we leave the car. Well, there’s a way […]

This is an ‘old’ article. Please link thru for the latest update on our site HERE. Looking for a way to beat the heat this summer? Charlotte has plenty of ways to cool off, from lakes to free spray playgrounds. Your guide to water destinations in and around the Queen City: WATER PARKS Carolina Harbor […]

This week smells like summer… we’ve got baseball, outdoor concerts, plays, birds of prey and family-fun for Memorial Day. Homeschool Day at Carolina Raptor Center Carolina Raptor Center This quarterly event focuses on creating a science-based experience for homeschoolers and their teachers. Enjoy the Meet the Raptors Presentation and Bird Beak Buffet Activity. Bring your […]

We’ve almost made it through May-cember Moms. Before you breathe a sigh of relief, have you booked your kids summer schedule? No worries, scoop has done the research and come up with great camps that still have opening for all ages and all interests. Bonus: some even include lunch options and late pick ups. When […]

We Charlotteans are lucky. Charlotte has settled into its status as a big city with plenty of food and entertainment options to keep your social calendar full all 52 weekends. We’re within driving distance from some of the best beaches on the East Coast and most sought-after views and attractions in the North Carolina mountains. […]

Do you feel as if all the parties are the same old, same old? Maybe you want to celebrate a special birthday year or make a really big deal out of your child’s day? Yes, Pinterest is filled to brim with party ideas, decor and themes. But what if you want to break out of […]

My mom’s given so much of herself – her time – her care – her heart – pouring herself into me, and this mother’s day as I’m pondering how to thank her, reminiscing about the moments we’ve shared, I’m doing a little digging about what we inherit from our mothers, and what I’ll inevitably pass […]

Brews, bikes, and hikes; get the Scoop on family fun this week with events for mom (and dad), dinosaurs, planes, trains and, yes… you guessed it automobiles! Family Storytime in the Park First Ward Park Tuesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. Stop by for stories, songs, and movement activities at First Ward Park, just across the […]

There’s lots of fun to be had this week with music, art and food truck festivals, family fun runs, dog shows, outdoor movies, Star Wars and American Girl events and more – get out there Scoopers! Mini Masters Bessemer City Branch Library Little artists and their adult caregivers explore art through storytelling and create their […]

You’ve landed on an “old” article from 2018. Click thru here for an update version. She knows where she’s going (at least to college this fall) and maybe even know who she’s rooming with. Whew, right? #theDRAMA. Not so fast though. Critical stress is yet to come. We all know the most important decisions of […]

Your kids may not be able to imagine a world without their favorite digital devices, but even the latest apps can’t compete with the magic of reading. Whether your child has completed the Harry Potter series or is still taken with the Berenstain Bears, starting a Family Book Club can be a fun new tradition. […]