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Golf, Hedgehogs, Horses and Movies. Things to Do with Family This Week ~ 1/29/18

Jan 28, 2018 | scoop team

Our Scoop Picks for family fun this week include golf, hedgehogs, lions, tigers, horses and movies… something for everyone and all ages. Nature Story Center Reedy Creek Nature Preserve Unearth the untold narratives of nature through stories and then walk about the forest exploring and engaging all of our senses.  Ages 3-7. Also on Monday […]


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New Year’s Resolutions for Any High School Student Thinking About College Applications

Jan 22, 2018 | scoop team

Garrett Educational Consulting has some fun with alliteration and some tips for those of you with high school children who are thinking about (or should be thinking about!!) college this winter. Contribute to a Club This comment typically results in a giant eye roll from high schoolers, but hear us out. It is a small […]


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Things to Do with Family this Week 1/22

Jan 20, 2018 | scoop team

Kids Paint Class: “Peace Sign Slant” Cajun Canvas An opportunity for your kids to express their creativity with this funky 11” x 14” painting. Great for all experience levels. Simply follow the artists step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece! Read with Baron the Dog Mooresville Public Library Kids can read a book to Baron, […]



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Your Grandmother Was Right. Children’s Social Skills Are An Indicator of Success

Jan 9, 2018 | scoop team

The American Journal of Public Health shared incredible research from Dr. Damon Jones on the link between children’s social skills and their future success. The results were this… “Children who have confident social skills will, later in life,: Be happier Make more money Be more successful Are less likely to be unemployed and have substance […]


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Woodpeckers, Squirrels, Bees, and Penguins + More Things to Do with Family this Week 1/8

Jan 5, 2018 | scoop team

It’s a big week… we are rockin’ woodpeckers, squirrels and nuts, and penguins; while ‘Checkering’ in on ice hockey, ice skating, bees, balloons and more! The Wonderful World of Woodpeckers Crown Charlotte hosted at Discovery Place Nature, Charlotte Monday, January 8, 6:30 p.m. Winter is a great time to observe the Northern flicker, the hairy, the […]


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Charlotte Blogs: A California Girl in Carolina.

Jan 1, 2018 | scoop team

What becomes of a CA born and raised girl when her husband lands a job in the South right as their youngest leaves for college? She goes! She’s all in! This is where I found myself just over a year ago. Almost 50, my whole family within about a 20 mile radius my entire life […]


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It’s A New Year! Things to Do with Family This Week Starting 1/1/18

Dec 30, 2017 | scoop team

OK, Scoop Families, it’s going to be another cold one this week, so we’ve picked some indoor spots to help you stay warm (and keep your sanity). First Footin’ at Rural Hill Rural Hill, Huntersville January 1, 11:00 a.m., free But, we are opening with an ‘outside activity’…  celebrate the New Year – Scottish style, […]


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Whew. Now What to Do With Your Family This Week After Christmas

Dec 25, 2017 | scoop team

Hope you enjoyed a wonderful loooong holiday weekend with the fam. If you’re looking for an excuse to delay undecking your halls and keeping the tree up for another week, here are our picks on Things to Do with the Family This week. Undeck The Hall NASCAR Hall of Fame Tuesday, December 26, 10:00 a.m., […]


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Our Day by Day Guide for Where Kids Eat Free in Charlotte & LKN

Dec 17, 2017 | Allison

Our Day-by-Day Guide to Where Kids Eat Free in CLT and LKN: CHARLOTTE SUNDAY 1900 Mexican Grill (Elizabeth location only) Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult entree. Libretto’s Pizza Kids 10 and under dine for free. Monterrey Restaurante Mexicano Those 12 and under eat free , 1 child per adult. Steak n’ […]


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Three Storytimes, Animals In Winter, Family Movie Day & More Things to Do with Family This Week 12/17

Dec 16, 2017 | scoop team

Monday Ready For Winter? Latta Plantation Nature Center, Huntersville Monday, December 18, 1:00 p.m., $5 Why do some birds migrate while others don’t? What happens to reptiles and amphibians when it snows? Experience winter adaptations through the eyes of overwintering wildlife, search for evidence of animals preparing for cooler temperatures, and discover how woodland creatures cope […]


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Best Gifts for Kids to Buy around Lake Norman

Dec 15, 2017 | scoop team

We’ve rounded up some of our top picks to shop for kids at the Lake (so, yes, you can go and get these today!) With everything from babies to tweens and must-have toys to experiences they’ll never forget. Sweet Magnolia Boutique Magnolia Plaza, 8301 Magnolia Estates Dr, Cornelius, 704-896-6008 Shop southern style with a trendy […]


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