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Pirate Invasion, Dilworth Jubilee, #CLTFreeWorkout ~Things to Do with Family this Week

Aug 21, 2016 | scoop team

One more week of summer for those with CMS students…make the most of it with fun events at the library, community festivals, family workouts, pirate invasions and more. Make this last week one to remember.   Charlotte FREE Workout Anytime Locations in Dilworth, Sedgefield, West Charlotte, NoDa, Cherry & Wilmore Check it out…a great way […]



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24 Hours in the Life of MICHELLE IN THE MIDDLE

Aug 12, 2016 | scoop team

Earlier this year, local mom Michelle Icard went viral after writing a note to a group of girls who were trashing fellow classmates as they sat near her at the Cotswald Starbucks. The note read: “Hi Girls! I sat near you today in Starbucks and listened as you talked. You three are obviously pretty and hard-working. I […]


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What’s the Scoop on The Little Free Libraries?

Aug 10, 2016 | scoop team

Have you seen these tiny houses popping up around town? They may look like birdhouses, but instead of eggs, they’re full of books. They’re called Little Free Libraries and they’re the latest way The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation Friends Council and Neighborhood Matching Grants  are working to promote literacy, recycling and a general love of reading. How does it […]


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Things to Do with Family this Week – August 8

Aug 6, 2016 | scoop team

If you’re not squeezing in one last summer trip this week, you’ll have lots to choose from for winding down from summer break in Charlotte. Some “back-to-school” activities are popping up this week too, but we’re still undecided on our feelings about that. Rookie Science: Marshmallow Towers August 8 @ 5:30pm Myers Park Library Put […]


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Shop Back To School at Swoozies with our 15% discount.

Aug 5, 2016 | scoop team

Book buying and ordering are upon us. Supply lists are online. And those doggone medical and sports forms. Every. Single. Year. Before you know it, we’ll be back to waking up at 6 am every day to make breakfast, maybe lunches, and scrambling to get everyone out the door at the very least with teeth […]


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3 FREE ways to try AIR CHARLOTTE for Indoor Fun & Fitness in August

Aug 1, 2016 | scoop team

The dog days of summer are here and with 100+ temps in the month of July we are downright fearful of the weather August may bring. AIR® CHARLOTTE owner Kerri Flanagan has come to the recue and hooked scoopcharlotte up with a few killer (FREE) deals that will keep you inside, active and keep the […]


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Preparing Your Family for School to Start

Jul 31, 2016 | scoop team

by Rebecca Glavin, MBA, MSW, LCSW   If you are anything like me, 4th of July festivities are a distant memory. The family’s red, white and blue outfits that I spent most of June picking out will not be worn again for another year (assuming they even fit then), and all of the excitement related […]



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Free Haircuts for Kids this August at Pinnacle Institute in Mooresville

Jul 28, 2016 | scoop team

Heading back to school each fall can be an expensive proposition. New clothes, new school supplies, new backpacks and lunch bags … it all adds up. Since 2013, Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology in Mooresville has offered the community a break. Each August, the institute offers free cuts for all children younger than 18. Cuts are normally just […]


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The Best Kids Consignment Sales this Fall, and a mega giveaway for VIP & Pre-sale entries.

Jul 27, 2016 | scoop team

It’s that time of year again for BIG savings at Children’s Consignment Sales through Charlotte and Lake Norman. The consignment sale season kicks off the first weekend of August and is not to missed. Great deals on clothing, toys, furniture, bedding, and more. We’ve gathered up some of the best kids consignment sales around, and […]


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College Bound – Sending Them Off to School in Style

Jul 27, 2016 | scoop team

ATTENTION: Calling all moms with college bound guys and gals.  Their new adventure (and yours) is approaching as we quickly shift into August.  Believe it or not,  for most it’s already back. to. school. time. Let’s look on the bright side, this can be one of the best times of the year = it entails some back to school shopping and […]


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