The North Carolina high country offers 3,000+ miles of free, public hiking trails within 100 miles of Asheville ~ at least during normal times. Many NC parks and nature preserves have begun to re-open to visitors ~ with safe social distancing and some closures on facilities and specific trails / areas. Some places are still […]
One thing that has helped ease the stress of our new lifestyle has been the weather. Being able to go for walks on the regular and eat outside has been sanity saving. We are all familiar with Charlotte’s larger and popular parks; Freedom, Romare Bearden, Latta, but we are trying to keep some extra space […]
Guest post by Michele Mannering, PhD, Psychologist 🧠 Mom 😘 Runner 🏃♀️ The feeling you get as Memorial Day approaches is typically blissful: days are longer, school is winding down, and vacation is on the horizon. Kids are equally excited for the days ahead: no school, no homework, and counting down the days until summer […]
If you’re like millions of Americans stuck at home, you’ve been forced to get creative with your fitness routine. And although you miss your standing appointment with your favorite treadmill at the gym (the one with the working television AND the great view of the pool!), you’ve started hitting the pavement to enjoy the nice […]
Looking for fresh, fun activities to fill your stay-at-home weekend? We’ve got just the thing. Read on for activities you can do safely outside of your home and others where you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own sofa. OPENING UP Per North Carolina’s phase one opening mandates, a number of businesses and […]
Additional local stores are opening up every day, many with limited hours and abundant safety measures in place. Most still offer curbside pick up if you don’t want to head into the store. Here’s this week’s list of Who Is Opening This Week with the deets. The Pink Hanger is Now Open! Revised store hours […]
So it is official. No one will be returning to campus for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. CMS, along with the local private schools, have all announced that they will remain in remote learning through the end of the year. What I have come to learn over the course of my countless Zoom […]
U-Pick produce is an annual favorite to support local, eat healthy and get outside. Fortunately, many farms have lots of wide-open space to stay well distant of other pickers, and several farms have accommodations in place for safe picking. Wear your face masks and gloves, and enjoy lots of fresh air and fun at our […]
Need a change of scenery but still want to stay socially distant? Here’s a fun idea for an outing ~ combine your takeout orders with a drive by some of our city’s amazing murals. We’ve set up our list by neighborhood, with suggestions of where to grab a bite to eat, some sweet treats or […]
At this point, it may have been a while since you last stepped on a plane, but it’s likely you still remember the instructions about oxygen masks. During their safety spiel, flight attendants always tell you to put on your own mask before helping others. For many women, this metaphor should be applied to everyday […]
If you have a homeschool set up in your home right now, you have a whole new appreciation for your children’s teachers. Many professions have completely shifted gears to adapt, but teachers have in the course of a few weeks moved to online learning, made sure students had food at home, access to the materials […]
Certain businesses are tentatively allowed to open effective this week, including retail shopping stores. Per the Charlotte Ledger, N.C. to enter ‘Phase 1’ of reopening on Friday at 5 p.m., governor says. Most businesses and parks can open Restaurants, gyms and hair salons could follow as early as May 22 Still under modified stay-at-home order; […]
