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Santa’s Workshop at Blakeney Shopping Center Monday, November 27 (through December 24) Blakeney Shopping Center, times vary Visit the big guy in the red suit, shop dine and stand in awe of the Christmas tree. Check link for days you can take your four-legged family members for pics with Santa. Mondays are also good for […]

Founders Holiday Ice Rink at ChristmasVille Monday, November 17 (through January 15), times vary Fountain Park, Rock Hill, $10 (includes skate rental) Visit the open-air ice skating rink during Christmasville – tons of events including gingerbread house building and horse drawn carriage rides. On Monday also don’t miss Small Stalks Mondays at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and […]

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops Monday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (through December 24) Bass Pro Shop Visit Santa’s Wonderland offering free photos with Santa, family crafts and games, holiday characters and elves. Also, don’t forget Starbucks is offering buy one get one free to help you get through your Monday. Family […]

Just like a happy marriage takes effort; so does a happy divorce. I never thought I’d end up divorced. Never. When I did, it rocked my world. But I am surviving…..because my Ex and I made the conscious decision to do it RIGHT. By putting our kids first, and our egos aside….we are able to […]

Preschool Community Program: Going Batty! Nov  6, 10:00 a.m., $5 Anne Springs Close Greenway Did you know bats can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes per hour? Explore the world of bats in this program and participate in nature-themed activities, crafts and hikes and more. Dino Safari: A Prehistoric Adventure Nov 6 – December 31, $6+ The […]

Monday, Oct 23 Drop-In Art for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers, 10:00 a.m. – noon, ($5) Cornelius Arts Center Gallery (Cornelius) Join one of the guided projects or roam all the art stations. Mixed media projects are adaptable to each age (youngest age 2). Children 5 and older may be dropped off. Register online or pay at the door. […]

There’s cute stuff every year for Halloween, but being a Scoop-fan we know you need to take it to the next level while maintaining your sense of style.  Whether you use these store-bought options to make life easier, or get inspired to create your own, here are our top picks on what’s trending in Halloween […]

Monday, Oct 16 The Raptor Trail, all day Carolina Raptor Center, (Huntersville), 12 adults/ kids under 3 free This is one of the last Mondays to enjoy the outdoor trials and exhibits at Carolina Raptor Center before they switch to their winter hours. Lets the kids run and roam the many easy-to-navigate paths with a […]

Monday, Oct. 9 Pop, Fizz, and Zoom!, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Latta Plantation Nature Reserve (Huntersville) Investigate chemical reactions as you make things that explode, take off and float. Tuesday, Oct. 10 Community Read: The Day the Crayons Quit, 2:00 p.m. Plaza Midwood Library (Charlotte) Listen to this great story written by Drew Daywalk and […]

Wikipedia actually takes the time to tell you that Empty Nest Syndrome is not a legitimate medical condition. Thanks Wiki, good to know. Maybe they felt that needed to be cleared up, since it goes on to say that “symptoms of empty nest syndrome can include depression, a sense of loss of purpose, feelings of […]

GREC Guide to Tackling the SAT and ACT One of the first steps toward completing a college application is to tackle the testing requirement.  Many high school students gain valuable experience taking the PSAT (pre-SAT), and some schools offer the PLAN (pre-ACT) test as well.  Despite the exposure to these tests, tension runs high when […]

The weather looks magical this week and we’ve picked some activities to match including guided walks, trips to Neverland and back in time, and even a dog show. Monday, Oct. 2 Babes in the Woods, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. McDowell Nature Center (Charlotte) Tuck your little one in a stroller and join one of the […]