As parents, it is really frustrating to spend lots of time preparing school lunches, only to have them merely picked at, thrown away, or traded for some highly processed food-like substance. It is also difficult to think of new lunch ideas that are both healthy and appealing to kids, but I am here to help […]
Ah Summer 2015…it was nice knowin’ ya. It’s almost time for backpacks and lunchboxes, bus rides and LOTS of paperwork. One last week of “fun in the sun”, pools, popsicles, and staying up past bedtime. Lots of ways to celebrate “The End” of summer this week in Charlotte. Don’t miss out. Here are Our Smart […]
Page Six recently reported on New England quarterback Tom Brady’s diva ways. Apparently in emails he couldn’t stop whining about the color of his pool cover and fussing over the fabric of his sweaters, just months before winning the Super Bowl. Stud. I just love hearing what famous folks require. I remember when Madonna’s crazy […]
You’ve landed on an “old” article from 2015. Click thru here for an updated version. Shopping for college can be a pain, especially for freshman moving into dorms for the first time. It’s difficult to determine exactly what you’re going to need for your first (second, third or fourth) year away from home. Luckily we have […]
Seems the summer fun is wrapping up around here. Lots of “lasts” this week with concert and movie series, family fun days and more. Enjoy them while they last…summer days are fleeting for sure. Almost as fast moving as the hummingbirds at the Reedy Creek Hummingbird Festival! This is a must do with the kids […]
It’s August…for real. CMS goes back to school in 3 weeks. Some schools start back in two. Summer is coming to a close. Don’t let the last few weeks get away from you. Loads of fun to be had this week. LOTS of outdoor movies, fun with the Panthers and more. Here are Our Smart […]
Becoming a parent means lots of different things. One thing is for sure: it’s expensive and overwhelming. All of a sudden it matters if you have planned well for the future. It’s no longer about the just the two of you. INTRODUCING SCOOP’S AUGUST FIND OF THE MONTH Have you looked at what your […]
Looking for one more last-minute summer event for the family? Look no further! Captain Barnacles and Kwazii of The Octonauts, a popular animated children’s television show on Disney Jr., will visit SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium August 7 through 23. During this time you can take photos with the characters at scheduled onsite meet-and-greet events and become part of the Octonauts crew by participating in […]
You’ve landed on an “old” article from 2015. For a more up-to-date version, click thru here. It’s time to create “a room of ones’s own”. A tiny piece of real estate to study, rest and grapple with becoming a grown up. A dorm room provides glorious independence within the confines of academia. A layover on […]
It’s looking like another great week of summer fun in the Queen City. Hard to believe that August will be here on Sunday…how is it already “back to school” month? This week boasts car races, dinosaurs, rock & roll, soccer, animals and more (including ice cream). Get out there and have some family fun!! Here […]
It’s summer, it’s hot…the last thing you need to do is turn on your oven in the afternoon or slave over a hot stove. I’m convinced it was some genius mom (with a marketing background) that came up with the idea of “Kids Eat Free”. I mean you really can’t beat it. You don’t cook, […]
Lots to do and see this week…food trucks, live bats, ballet under the stars, library exhibits, storytime and more. The summer fun just rolls on around here, and we are thankful for it. The “S” word (school) will be here before you know it! This Week: Forest Sculpture July 21 @ 9am-11am Reedy Creek […]
