by Erin Maddrey Éclairs, tarts and salted caramel brownies… these are some of the things Charlotteans love most about Amélie’s French Bakery & Café. Scoop went behind the curtain to find out who is responsible for the sugary goodness we crave. Mary Jayne Wilson is the executive chef and director of operations at Amélie’s French […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
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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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 […]
