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 […]
What’s your favorite Halloween treat to have at home and to hand out? We’re an anti-candy-corn, full-size candy bar fam as a rule. Which does make us a popular house to stop by 🙂 But for our own personal Halloween celebration this year, we’re going to support local and shop some new & different and […]
February is Black History Month, a celebration of all the contributions of Black Americans throughout history. Started in 1926 as a weeklong event celebrated the second week in February to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass, now the entire month of February is designated as a time to time […]
It’s one of our favorite times of year — pumpkin picking season. We’ve rounded up the best you-pick pumpkin farms in and around Charlotte, organized by travel time at your convenience. Make a day trip out of it as many have fall themed activities perfect for the whole family. Hodges Farm 3900 Rocky River Rd […]
The colors of fall are starting to show and there’s nothing better than being outdoors in North Carolina with the crisp air and falling leaves. Stroll and sip wine for good, give blood and get a free lunch, celebrate local artists and more this week as we welcome another full calendar of events in the […]
Y’all know how much we love to shop at Paper Skyscraper on East Blvd., and if you’ve shopped there yourself, you know how much they love a holiday at Paper Skycraper. The store is all Tricked Out for Halloween right now (#sorrynotsorry) and you’ll find everything you need to get spooky for everyone in your […]
What’s your favorite book? There are as many answers as there are people! From a cookbook to a murder mystery, historical non-fiction to dramatic science fiction. Your reading list is probably different from your best friend, your spouse, even those in your book club. The good news is at this year’s Verse & Vino, there […]
There’s a lot to like about VILLAGE TAVERN in SouthPark, including daily drink specials on just what you want, a big patio, easy parking, a menu that includes extensive GF options, and kids meals that you actually want to feed your kids. But this spot has been around for a while, and sometimes we forget […]
Fall festivals are in full effect in the Queen City! Whether you like great wine, fancy yourself a foodie, enjoy trips back in time or spend your days in the great outdoors, there is something for you on our list. Celebrate diversity and culture in our community, parade around your four legged friend, check out […]
New store opening, old favorite moving, The Edit Sale returns and we pick out some sweet little gifts for the folks in your life who need it rn. (Or is that everyone you know everywhere?) Here’s the Charlotte shopping scoop this week. There’s New Store Now Open by Some Old Friends. The Social Shop is […]
Joe & Katy Kindred Plan a Plaza Midwood Cafe Per Axios CLT –> Joe and Katy Kindred are taking over the Dairy Queen building in Plaza Midwood and putting an all-day café there called Milkbread. Deets at the link. Charlotte Restaurants Now Open Velvet Taco – Velvet Taco opened it’s first outlet in Charlotte at Optimist […]
The temperature is finally cooling down, which calls for fall picnics outdoors. Fresh air, family, friends and food, what could be better? We have the scoop on where to go in and near Charlotte for a fall picnic, organized by neighborhood for your convenience. As always please make sure to double-check that the parks are […]
