Even though the calendar year has barely begun, it’s already time for many students to begin selecting their courses for next school year. Within the next two weeks, rising eighth graders and above will begin meeting with their counselors to discuss which courses they need to take to stay on track for graduation, which electives […]
BEST. CONTEST. EVER. Can’t even begin to say how much we enjoyed meeting so so many of Charlotte’s cutest pets as part of this contest. We got in hundreds of entries, over 350 and counting right down to the wire at midnight! Thank you to each and every one of you who sent in your […]
Attention high school and college students: there may be snow on the ground but it’s not too early to start thinking about your plans for the hot days of summer. Whether you’re hoping to be a camp counselor, do an internship or work a paying job, you’ll need to start preparing long before the last […]
Your pet is the cutest ever, right? No question. And the smartest. And the sweetest. Really, your pet is just THE. BEST. EVER. Show Us! Enter Your Pet to win scoop’s Pet of the Year Contest for 2022, sponsored by Blackhawk Hardware. Win a $350 Shopping Spree at Blackhawk Hardware in scoop’s Pet of the […]
10 Ski and Snow Options Near Charlotte, listed by driving distance. Not much snow, but the machines are going strong most places so some slopes are open. Use our report as a planning guide and we’ll update you again in late January 2022! Head to: Appalachian Ski Mountain Distance from Charlotte: 1 hr. 53 mins.RESERVATIONS REQUIRED2022 SNOW REPORT: […]
Whether you are a doting parent, aunt or grandmother, TINY for Children on Selwyn Ave is your must-stop shop for beautiful clothing and gifts at any time of year. But the holiday season is all-out at TINY and not to be missed. Toys, ornaments, outfits and more. Here’s what we found this week:
A college student’s return home for winter break is total holiday commercial material: a smiling child wrapping mom in a huge hug — and then handing over a bag of laundry. The fact is, while it’s exciting for kids (and their parents!) to be reunited for a few weeks over the holidays, the dynamics may […]
It’s True! Poptopia Returns to Uptown on Sundays This Month for Holiday Shopping and Treats 🙂 Poptopia is a pop-up holiday market in the heart of Uptown Charlotte and it’s returning this year in a new location at Victoria Yards (209 E. 7th Street). For three Sundays from 1pm to 5 pm ~ Dec. 5, […]
This Week Slay with Santa at Neiman Marcus SouthPark Starts December 4 Ongoing SouthPark Mall thru December 24 ~ Reservation requiredClick thru at the link above to reserve your spot. Don’t miss the Caring Santa photo day, also reservation required, on Dec 12. December to Remember at Promenade on Sat Dec 11 and 18Join a […]
Boarding school may conjure up some specific mental images, and not all of them are positive. From disobedient children being “shipped off” to ultra-wealthy co-eds getting into mischief, popular culture hasn’t always been kind to these schools. “People think boarding schools are for the super-smart, super-wealthy, or people who have gotten in trouble. But that’s […]
When it comes to keeping the kids happy on Halloween, Charlotte sure knows how to do it right! Choose from a long list of spooky spots to celebrate the season and make sure the your little ghouls and goblins have their best Halloween yet. Ongoing: Corn Mazes to Visit This Year, Sorted by Opening Day […]
Applying for college involves equal parts excitement and stress — for both students and their parents. And with many schools’ early decision deadlines approaching, lots of families are up to their eyeballs in college prep materials. It can be tempting for parents to become too involved in the process. But it’s actually doing your child […]
