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Gift Yourself if You Have to, But Get This 2U Laundry Discount Offer NOW.

May 5, 2017 | Susu

2U Laundry is offering scoop readers a BOGO deal that is sure to make your Mother’s Day celebration a lot more festive. For every bag of laundry you pay 2U to do for you, you will get another bag free. (up to 4 bags). The typical customer uses one large bag per week (which is about […]


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Party Pics from ISF Coffee For A Cure. Greg Olsen, Molly Grantham, Emily Maynard and…YOU?

Apr 25, 2017 | scoop team

The Isabella Santos Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual Coffee for a Cure last month, with a two-day event to raise awareness and funds for the fight against pediatric cancer, and to educate community members on the importance of bringing pediatric cancer treatments home to Charlotte. The event raised $185,000, with donations continuing to come in.  It […]


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What’s the Etiquette When Someone is Graduating?

Apr 19, 2017 | scoop team

Graduation Etiquette If you have a high school or college graduate, or if you’ve been invited to a graduation ceremony or party, you may have some questions about the etiquette of graduations. Below are some common questions, and my (hopefully) straight forward answers on graduation etiquette. Congratulations and enjoy the party!   FOR FAMILIES OF […]


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24 Hours in the Life of Hillary Cooper of the Mint Museum.

Apr 15, 2017 | scoop team

Hillary Cooper is the director of advancement and communications at the Mint Museum. Cooper’s responsibilities include brand development, marketing, strategic communications and community relations for the entire Mint Museums organization, which includes the Mint Museum Uptown and the Mint Museum Randolph. In addition to her career, she is also a wife and mother always on […]


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Motherhood Part II: Self-Care

Mar 21, 2017 | scoop team

This guest blog post is from Rebecca Glavin, MBA, MSW, LCSW, a therapist in Charlotte. To learn more about Rebecca, her practice and her specialties, visit her website www.glavincounseling.com. This is the first of two posts Rebecca sent us, about Working and Motherhood. You can find her “Part I” article HERE.     I want […]


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Motherhood Part I: Yes, You Do Work

Mar 21, 2017 | scoop team

This guest blog post is from Rebecca Glavin, MBA, MSW, LCSW, a therapist in Charlotte. To learn more about Rebecca, her practice and her specialties, visit her website www.glavincounseling.com. This is the first of two posts Rebecca sent us, about Working and Motherhood. You can find her follow up article HERE.   As a mother […]


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Here’s Our Spring Break 2017 Reading List

Mar 11, 2017 | Ashley Kaufman

Whether you’re heading to a scenic spot in the Carolinas or hopping a plane for an exotic getaway, you’ll need a page-turning book for your trip along with a swimsuit and sandals. The hottest titles include the true story of brilliant women behind a hit movie, chilling thrillers, and a guide to life from two […]


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24 hours in the Life of Colleen Hughes, Mixologist and Cocktail Curator Extraordinaire

Mar 6, 2017 | scoop team

Getting to know the person responsible for some of the tastiest drinks in town, Colleen Hughes. She is responsible for some of the most delicious cocktails in Charlotte. Colleen Hughes manages four cocktail programs at four distinctly different restaurants (Growlers Pourhouse, Crepe Cellar Kitchen & Pub, Sea Level NC, and her home base at Haberdish). […]


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Etiquette Tips for the Modern Woman: Cocktail Party Etiquette

Feb 16, 2017 | scoop team

You’re at a lovely cocktail party, but instead of enjoying the food and company, you’re stressed out because you think you should have brought a hostess gift, you’re starving but you can’t juggle the plate while still holding your glass of wine, and you can’t get away from the woman incessantly talking about her miniature poodles. You are not […]


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Curious About Private School in Charlotte? What Would You Like to Know?

Feb 14, 2017 | scoop team

Take our survey below, or HERE if you are on your phone or pad and tell us what you would like to know more about when it comes to Charlotte’s Independent Schools. Your responses will remain anonymous and will help us tailor our content to best meet your needs. Thanks in advance for your time […]


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5 Reasons Your Child Should Take a STEM Camp This Summer

Feb 10, 2017 | scoop team

  Charlotte has lots of options for summer day camps that feature sports, dance and other activities to keep kids’ bodies stimulated while school is out — but what about stimulating their minds? Summer learning loss or “summer slide” affects kids of all ages, causing students to lose some of the work and academic achievements they accomplished […]


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Top 3 Do’s and Don’ts of Networking

Jan 29, 2017 | scoop team

We all hear about networking in today’s professional environment. We are told it is a necessary skill, not an optional one. For many of us, though, the first thing to figure out is exactly what is networking, and then, how does one go about doing it successfully? According to many experts, networking means: To build […]


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