It’s graduation season and if your children, relatives or friends’ kids are of that age, the (email) mailbox is probably flooded with announcements, ceremony and party invitations. Not that they’ll remember to RSVP (good Lord, what does it take!!). Whether you have a grad yourself or are gifting to one or more this year, it’s […]
Hello. My name is Jen and I have not booked my child in any camps for this summer. However, I am not stressed; yet. Scoop found a great selection of summer camps for all ages with space available. But certain weeks are starting to fill up, so book NOW if your kids are interested in […]
“Maycember” is in full swing. The calendar is packed this month with “end of year” celebrations, dance recitals, sports tournaments and more. Don’t forget to save some room for family time. Lots to do this week so you can squeeze in some family fun among the madness. FREE Cone Day May 9 @ 4-8pm Haagen […]
If you or your family members like music, this is your week…the symphony plays Pixar tunes, Carolina Voices sing classic and popular songs, and outdoor concerts kick off as summer gets closer and closer. Get your tickets and enjoy a week full of fun. Charlotte Knights Home Games May 2-7 Game times vary by day […]
Middle school is an exciting time for students — more freedom to choose classes, a more active social life and more options for sports and extracurricular activities. But all those freedoms can be tough to balance for students who are, at least developmentally, still children. “We need to look at all the different parts of our […]
As you create your summer day camp schedule, you likely struggle to find options for the weeks in August. It’s not just you. The data shows that your choices decline dramatically. With the 4th of July falling on a Tuesday this year, many camps take the week off for their own vacation, and assume that […]
Have you been strawberry picking yet? If not, you need to go ASAP. I took my kids to Hall Family Farm on Thursday and it was phenomenal. The berries were gorgeous, the hayride was fun as always, and the strawberry slushies…delish. Get there this week. [check out our post on area farm options at the […]
The college application process comes with its own set of words and abbreviations – just in case the whole experience isn’t stressful enough for you. Acronyms roll off the tongues of college counselors and other parents and often leave us dumbfounded and too embarrassed to ask for an explanation. Check out the GREC guide to […]
Spring Break is over…less than 2 months of school left! So many fun things to enjoy over the coming months and into the summer. Weekends are filled with festivals and fairs and family-fun is paramount. Enjoy this wonderful time of year in the Queen City. Creating with Books: The Plant Cycle April 17 @ 10:30am […]
If you’ve stayed in Charlotte for Spring Break this week, you definitely won’t be at a loss for things to do with the family. And, if you are looking to escape the family for a bit, check out Pure Barre Southpark’s Mother’s Morning Out. Every Thursday in April, you get a class (8:30 or 9:40), […]
Spring break is here, and the kiddos will all be out of school. We figured that was the perfect chance to update you on the spots where kids can eat free (or cheap!) while they enjoy some time out of the classroom. Here’s the scoop on where kids eat free around Charlotte: SUNDAY 1900 Mexican […]
There’s something about the tradition of little girls in pretty Easter dresses that brings on a wave of nostalgia about the arrival of spring and all the growing up rituals that mark each passing year. TINY in the Villa Shops on Providence Road has arguably Charlotte’s finest selection of children’s clothing and accessories. And right […]
