It’s almost summer – which means swimming, barbecues, and lots of parties. If you have kids, it also means that school’s out and they’ll be home ALL.DAY.LONG. By the time dinner rolls around, the whole family will need a break. Take advantage of kids eat free (or very cheap) all week long at our local […]
It is definitely “Maycember”…the crazy month of May that is just as (if not more) hectic feeling than the month of December. Recitals, class parties, church picnics, concerts, swim team, etc. It’s enough to make a mama crazy. If you have room in your schedule this week, there are lots of fun things happening around […]
When one of your gal pals is home with her brand new bundle of joy, there are two things she wants: 1) a magical pill that can mimic a full night of sleep (and not interfere with breastfeeding) and 2) some yummy food that doesn’t take much effort to cook. Unfortunately the first item is […]
It’s never too early (or too late) to start planning for your financial future, but if you’re the type that shuts down at the mere mention of words like “budget” and “401K,” don’t despair. Our friends at Parent Financial have come up with some simple “Dos” and “Don’ts” to help you get on the right track, no […]
This is the time of the year that live music can be found on a patio or at a park almost every day of the week. Whether it’s Sunset at the Metropolitan on Thursdays, or concerts at Bearden Park on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, be sure to pack your sunscreen and your picnic and check out […]
Y’all…somehow it’s May. There are only 27 days of school left for CMS, probably less for private schools and WAY less for preschools. Summer time is right around the corner, but before it gets here, there is a lot of spring time family fun to be had. Greenway Ride with Carolina Thread Trail May 2 […]
Graduation is coming up and I’m offering a great package for senior portraits! The session is $300 and includes outfit changes, location changes, and all of the high resolution professionally edited digital images (20+ images). Please email me arianaclare@gmail.com for more information. Best, Ariana Clare arianaclare.com
Whoa! The calendar of fun, family-friendly things to this week is packed. There are festivals, ballets, storytime, crafts, FREE doughnuts, live music and more. Spring is oh so fun around here…enjoy. **IN THE GOOD NEWS / BAD NEWS COLUMN…School is IN session for CMS on April 25…it was a teacher workday, but is now a […]
Did you know that infertility is more common for men and women than many people think? Research shows that it is a disease with psychological symptoms equal to that of a terminal illness. In other words, individuals who are facing infertility struggle in similar magnitudes to those who are facing a life-threatening condition. As such, […]
It’s Earth Day week as you’ll notice in our list of events…lots of places celebrating in lots of different ways. At our house, we plan to plant some tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash in the garden this . Love it when the family gets their hands in the Earth, together. Have a great week. Charlotte Jazz […]
Time is a tickin’ friends. School will be out in LESS than 2 months, and Charlotte summer camp slots are filling up. We asked some Charlotte moms for their opinion of the camps in our list, and we’ve updated availability if the information was available. Get out your calendars and register today. School Based Camps […]
We have rounded up the scoop on local farms for your pickin’ pleasure by county! See below farms & info by county and what they offer. We hope this makes planning a fun family day a snap. *Friendly Reminders* Many of these places are cash only Call before going to ensure correct hours/crop avaliability […]
