Thanksgiving and the holiday season are going to look and feel a bit different this year because of Covid-19. Instead of hugs, there will be elbow bumps. Fine china may be replaced by paper plates, and large family gatherings may be replaced by a Zoom call. So, how do you navigate the etiquette around these […]
You might not expect to see the words ‘divorce’ and ‘healthy’ in the same sentence, as it likely seems like an oxymoron due to how society portrays separation and divorce. However, as a divorce attorney and licensed mediator, I’m here to prove that a divorce journey can be done in a healthy manner. Guest Post […]
August is Black Philanthropy Month and here in Charlotte, a celebration and recognition effort is being led by #BPM2020CLT, the initiative of the New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP Charlotte) and several local organizations. What is Black Philanthropy Month? Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), held every August, was created in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland […]
Feeling lucky? Gather your closest lilies and phillies for a few bets. Backyard style. The 147th Kentucky Derby will run on Saturday, May 1, with limited attendance. Hosting your own Derby Party will be a little trickier, as you try to manage safe, vaccinated gatherings. But we love a good challenge. Smaller guest lists are […]
Envision Charlotte is turning takeout food containers into Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). You probably don’t even realize it, but most of the plastic containers you get your takeout and food delivery in are NOT recyclable at our local Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Although mostly labeled as recyclable, and dutifully put in your recycle bin, in Mecklenburg […]
Dr. Sharon L. Gaber is making history. The second woman to lead the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, she officially replaces Philip L. Dubois as the school’s fifth chancellor on July 20. While the university was founded by a woman, Bonnie Cone in 1946, it has not had a female chancellor in over 50 […]
Celebrate Black History Month by making an investment in a Charlotte Black Owned, Women Owned Business. Support these ladies by following their social media pages and if you are able, make a purchase. From candles to cheesecakes, event planning to business resources; the following list is a great start to find businesses to support. Another […]
Let’s take this outside. Patio parties and driveway meetups are the new way to connect with friends and neighbors. Limiting the total number in attendance to 10 or under makes it easy to spend quality time together ~ so what if you have to shout a bit to stay safely apart? Spruce up your outdoor […]
After a month staying at home, many of us have adjusted to spending our days in athletic wear and connecting with colleagues and friends on Zoom. For those still heading out for essential work, we’re grateful for your service during this uncertain time. Along with binge watching our favorite shows, there’s finally plenty of time […]
There’s never been a better time to get lost in a great book. These nonfiction titles offer plenty of inspiration, so you’ll be ready to take on the world when it feels safe again. Until then, we’ll be staying in with our stack of books and dreaming of reunions with our favorite people and places. […]
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Run out of ideas on things to do and cannot watch yet another Netflix show? Consider reading one or five of these hot sellers from this spring. Stop by Park Road Books or Main St. Books in Davidson or shop via the Amazon links below (book summaries below pulled from Amazon.com). Page Turning Fiction American […]
