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Artisan Chocolate in Charlotte for the Holidays

Nov 14, 2015 | scoop team

With the holidays just right around the corner, I want to introduce you to some amazing locations that offer delicious chocolate desserts, and to their amazing owners & creators here in Charlotte. Whether for corporate gifts or parties, important events, weddings or a perfect gift, these chocolate treats are sure to impress and make a […]


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23 Thanksgiving desserts that are more exciting than pie.

Nov 14, 2015 | scoop team

Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie… Every year on Turkey Day, most of us sit down to those same old Thanksgiving desserts after our traditional dinner. While I’m all for tradition, there’s nothing wrong with shaking things up a bit every now and then.  And what better way than with desserts? These 23 dessert recipes […]


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The Smart Picks on Things to Do with Family in Charlotte This Week – 11/16

Nov 14, 2015 | scoop team

Lots of holiday related events are popping up around town, but if you’re not quite ready, there are still lots of “non holiday” options, too. This week offers outdoor fall fun, a game day and more. UniverSoul Circus: A Big Top Christmas Metrolina Expo November 18-29: Times Vary This circus is celebrating 21 years of […]


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Of all the holidays, give me Thanksgiving – because it’s the easiest …

Nov 13, 2015 | scoop team

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Wanna know why? Because it’s the easiest. To begin with – you don’t have to wear a costume. And your children don’t have to wear a costume, which is huge. There’s not even a chance that you could be invited to a party where you’d be required to wear a […]


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What’s Going on in the BOUTIQUES this Week?

Nov 11, 2015 | scoop team

The local stores are gearing up for the holiday season with plenty of new arrivals hitting their racks daily. From what’s new in the boutiques to anniversary parties and open houses, here is what you’ll find in the shops this week.   MONKEE’S of Charlotte     LOTUS       TRAVELING CHIC BOUTIQUE     […]


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These Savings tho. Warehouse Sales and Major Shopping Events In Charlotte.

Nov 11, 2015 | scoop team

Swoozie’s is celebrating their first year in ‪Charlotte! Next Thursday 11/19 from 5–7pm, join Swoozie’s at Sharon Corners in Southpark for a fun celebration. RSVP to swoocrew@swoozies.com. First 50 people to RSVP get a swoo swag bag.     And be sure to shop the Swoozie’s pre-Thanksgiving event for 20% off everything in store or online! Here’s the Scoop on […]


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Where to go and what to do this weekend-11/14

Nov 11, 2015 | Allison

‘Tis the season for giving, right? Luckily, the Queen City makes it easy to get out there and do some good. Whether you’re set on finding a cure, supporting the arts or treating someone special to a night out, find ways to give back and have fun with the events featured in our round up […]


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Actions speak louder than pink. A point-of-view on mammograms & breast cancer.

Nov 10, 2015 | scoop team

Bandwagoners wear pink. Where’s the real support for breast cancer? Guest Blog by Brooke Neal for Charlotte Radiology Until about five years ago, I would’ve described October as an orange month. With Halloween on the brain and pumpkin stands on every corner, not to mention the leaves turning beautiful shades of amber and rust, it […]


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SHARE Charlotte Kicks off #GivingTuesdayCLT

Nov 10, 2015 | scoop team

If you haven’t heard of #GivingTuesdayCLT you will soon. This global day of giving is happening in Charlotte on December 1st in a big way. Giving Tuesday started four years ago as a joint project between by New York’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. It quickly went global as countries […]


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Free yoga Fridays at AAIR in Elizabeth

Nov 10, 2015 | scoop team

The holidays are fast approaching and with them comes food, family and — unfortunately — stress. Lucky for us, the folks over at Allergy Asthma & Immunology Relief (AAIR) offer free yoga classes on Friday afternoons to help get you back in a zen state of mind. Taught by yoga therapist Karen Williams, each class will provide a […]


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Easy Thanksgiving Decorating with Target.

Nov 10, 2015 | Susu

Thanksgiving for many is about the 3 F’s: Food, Family and Football. For me, it’s all about the table, the buffet and the sideboard. You know by now that I care at least as much about the trimmings as I do the food for any holiday celebration. And by trimmings I mean What To Wear […]


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The Best Way to Enjoy the Charlotte Thanksgiving Day Parade – scoop style

Nov 10, 2015 | scoop team

First thing you need to know about the Novant Health Thanksgiving Day Parade: scoop has a Friends & Family discount for $5 off one ticket for Front Row Seating. See below!   General Things You Need to Know About the Thanksgiving Day Parade The Time: Thursday, November 26, Uptown Charlotte, 9:30 a.m. Start Time The […]


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