Lifestyle

Shelly Henderson wrote the book on business (literally — pick up a copy of Starting from Scratch here). She and her husband Phil turned their side project, Henderson Properties, into a successful full-service real estate firm serving thousands of people in the area each year. HOA Management, maintenance and buying and selling homes are all […]

What comes to mind when you hear the word networking? Do you feel excited, nauseous, indifferent? Networking can be polarizing. Some people love it. Some people hate it, and some have never really thought about it. Networking can be an amazing tool when used correctly. Opportunities to connect with other women continue to expand as […]

Scoopcharlotte is all unashamedly all about the women. For women, about women, by women. We are run by women, created and owned by a woman, our writers and staff are women, we cover primarily women’s interest & lifestyle issues, and our local audience is 90% female. We’re a lifestyle platform, and our topics are mostly […]

Scoop’s ultimate flower picking, ordering, and gathering guide has bloomed: Floral Designers with Retail Ashley has a beautiful Valentine’s effort going right now, where she is raising funds and volunteers to deliver a beautiful Valentine’s Day gift bag and flower arrangement to local Widows. Still taking donations and volunteers, all on her instagram. Also offering […]

We’ve all seen charcuterie boards. But have you seen these? Sometimes, right in the middle of a pandemic, 2021 gives you hope in the form of epic eats. We are obsessed. We support all the extra. Go beyond cheese. Sweets. Savories. Meals. Snacks. We are in to it all: Taste the rainbow. Colored popcorn, Swedish […]

Whether you plan to dust off your passport this spring or just sip umbrella drinks on the porch, you’ll have plenty of new books to enjoy in the warmer weather. Readers are raving about Kristin Hannah’s new novel set in the Great Depression, and bestselling authors Kate Quinn (The Alice Network) and Martha Hall Kelly […]

We thought we were busy pre-covid, now many of us are busier than we can handle. Home school and work from home has left a lot of women with extra responsibilities and struggling to keep up mentally and physically. Something has to come off of our daily lists ~ not just to save time but […]

Guest post by Robin Perrigo-Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION Who runs the world? Well, if you ask Beyoncé, the answer is girls.   Okay, I know… that’s not exactly how you imagined someone would start a blog about divorce, but here we are. This leads me to the topic of something I’ve been answering […]

Love. It can transform and change all the pieces of you. And we’re not just talking about the romantic kind. Love for yourself. Our rule? Others are just a fantastic bonus. Is love different these days? Not entirely — but in some ways it will never feel the same. Let’s learn how to celebrate the […]

Charlotte’s neighborhoods are filled with some of the region’s most stately, unique and family-friendly homes. But it isn’t just the residential part of our city that’s bringing new residents here in droves. From dining to shopping and more, there are dozens of one-of-a-kind local businesses that truly add jewels to the crown of the Queen […]

Guest post by Robin Perrigo-Mermans, Esq. of ROAD to RESOLUTION Divorce can be challenging for everyone involved and that includes children. I’ve experienced this in my professional career as a licensed mediator and collaborative family law attorney and in my personal life as a mother who divorced with young children nearly 15 years ago. The […]

My family knows to gift me candles for any and every occasion. I am addicted to scented candles, and judging by the popularity of our Annual Huge Charlotte Candle Round Up, so are you. Did you get one or two new ones for Christmas? Same. As much as we love them, there are a few […]