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The Shop Dogs of Charlotte

Oct 18, 2015 | scoop team

Dogs around the world are already starting to chew through my new book, THE DOGIST.  — #thedogistbook featuring @chloetheminifrenchie A photo posted by The Dogist (@thedogist) on Oct 9, 2015 at 11:51am PDT   At scoop we have quite a thing for shopping. And dogs (I mean, have you seen @thedogist on instagram?). So naturally […]


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Morrison’s Spooktacular is this Thursday, 10/22

Oct 18, 2015 | scoop team

With everything going on this Halloween, sometimes it can be difficult to find family friendly events that cater to both the kids and the adults. Morrison’s SPOOKTACULAR is this Thursday, 10/22, and offers a little something for everyone. Round up the family and enjoy dinner at EARTHFARE starting at 4:30pm, followed by pumpkin decorating, face painting, […]


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28 Days Later. The new Flywheel Challenge.

Oct 17, 2015 | scoop team

Be afraid.  Be very afraid.  You know it’s coming ~ the post-apocalyptic horror that begins Thanksgiving Weekend and doesn’t end until the Holiday Face Stuffing is over on January 2nd. When we are zombies one and all. Get a jump on it this year.   Join the 28 Days To Fit Challenge, kicking off on October […]


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The Pants You Need This Season are Wide Legs and “Flares”

Oct 16, 2015 | scoop team

The 70’s are back this season and we couldn’t be more excited about this fun trend. Wide legs, flared pants and jumpsuits are making their rounds at all of the Charlotte boutiques. This style can be worn casually during the day with a tee and boots or dressed up by adding a fitted blouse or leather bomber […]


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Where to go Glamping in NC

Oct 16, 2015 | scoop team

I’ve only been outdoor camping twice in my entire 30-something years of life. Once was a horrifying experience to Girl Scout camp in the 5th grade that required sleeping in a tent full of bugs and leaves, after which I swore I’d never EVER go camping again. Except that I did, 15 years later, with my […]


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26 creative ways to break out of your popcorn rut

Oct 16, 2015 | scoop team

Popcorn makes for a delicious snack, smells fantastic, is practically essential while watching a movie, naturally low in calories, and a good source of fiber and antioxidants. For those reasons and more, I think that I will have a lifelong love affair with popcorn. Most of us are used to microwave popcorn or movie theater […]


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Here are 21 recipes to cook with beer.

Oct 15, 2015 | scoop team

I’ll never forget the first time that I cooked with beer. My husband stood by and observed in horror and disbelief as I “wasted” a can of his favorite beverage.   But after he tasted the final product, I was given the green light to pour his beer into any of his meals going forward. In fact, […]


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What’s on Sale this Week? 10/15

Oct 14, 2015 | scoop team

Order a 2016 calendar or notepad from our good friend LIZ SHEA and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Carolinas Neuromuscular ALS Center. These make great gifts for family and friends!     Fashion designer Don O’Neill, the Creative Director behind THEIA, will be at NEIMAN MARCUS this Friday from 10am until 4pm to […]


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Where to go and what to do this weekend-10/17

Oct 14, 2015 | Allison

Hold on, the weekend is almost here! No plans? No worries. Take a deep breath of the beautiful Fall air, grab your calendar and fill it with our list of where to go and what to do this weekend.   Mintview OB/GYN’s Sex & Sensibility Wednesday, Oct. 21 The Visuilite Theatre Sex And Sensibility: What’s […]


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Scoop’s October House of the Month

Oct 14, 2015 | scoop team

219 HODGSON ROAD CHARLOTTE, NC 28211   This immaculate 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom ranch in the desirable Cotswold area has been renovated to accommodate today’s “open floor plan” trend. The kitchen was beautifully redone in 2007 with stainless appliances and granite counter-tops. It opens to family room and  sunroom. There are hardwood floors throughout and […]


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Give it The “Cold Shoulder” with Off the Shoulder Looks in Stores Now

Oct 14, 2015 | scoop team

One of the hot trends this season is cleverly called the “cold shoulder” trend.  A trickle down from Haute Hippie and Boho styles, it’s a great option if you want to bare a little skin this Fall. For a day time look, pair with denim pants (we love wide-leg), booties and a long statement necklace. […]


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Swoozie’s PINKPASS: Save 20% and support breast cancer research in three simple steps

Oct 12, 2015 | Allison

Think it can’t get any better than shopping the stationery and gifts in Swoozie’s fun SouthPark location? Think again. The creative minds at Swoozie’s have come up with a way for us to upgrade our shopping experience to VIP status (a la major discounts) and directly support the fight to end breast cancer. The PINKPASS is an easy way to help fuel […]


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