I know you’ve been meaning to get over there again to shop all the new boutiques and old favorites. And I know you are busy – and every business in town is having a holiday party one evening or the next. ‘Tis truly the seaon! To make your life simple, we’ve organized the shops on […]
Heading out for a bit of a drive to Thanksgiving dinner this week? We’ve gathered up the scoop bloggers favorite Road Trip Playlists in case you need some new tunes on your MP3. All types of music here, so hopefully you’ll find a few for you. One funny thing we notice – our youngest bloggers […]
In the Vine world, he’s a millionaire. If your kids are over 12, they know who he is, trust me. 15 year old Nash Grier of Mooresville has racked up more followers than Justin Bieber and Ellen DeGeneres. From animals to religion (and lots of topics in between, with less political correctness than anyone […]
He’s a millionaire, in the Vine world that is. 15 year old Nash Grier of Mooresville has struck fame with his creative Vine posts. From animals to religion (and lots of topics in between) Grier has captured the attention of many including the national media with his 6 second videos. So many followers, in fact, […]
I am a “fatherless daughter”. My father died in 1971 from Leukemia. I was only 3 at the time. I have spent my life piecing together this man. Building him from pictures, shirts, glasses, music, letters and stories. Now I am looking for his voice. My father, Verlon Walker, was a coach for the Chicago […]
Situated a few miles outside of center city, ethnically diverse, hip, gritty, urban cool and a little bit of “I don’t care” attitude is Plaza Midwood. The Home of The Diamond, The Penguin, Fuel Pizza, Thirsty Beaver and The Loose Lug Nuts. I’ve lived here 17 years through the metamorphosis from forgotten to noticed. The twists and […]
Most of us know how to pack for a camping trip. And if we don’t, there’s always Dick’s. But Glamping is taking it to an entirely different level. (Here’s our feature from last week on Where To Go Glamping Near Charlotte). Think of it more like luxe picnicking or elegant tailgating and you get the […]
The minute I read in the Observer that Lindsay Gladden, also known as “the girl” from the Ace & TJ Morning radio show, would be hosting this Sunday’s LIGHTS! CAMERA! FASHION! runway fashion show by Belk for the Junior League Charlotte I did a happy little jig. Lindsay joined the Ace & TJ Show (96.1) […]
After a bad camping experience this summer, I vowed that from now on, I would only use my precious vacation days for a getaway that included a bed, a shower, and air conditioning. Luckily, glamping (glamorous camping) is a way to enjoy the beauty of nature without actually having to pitch a tent or start […]
Not just for the kids, people, corn mazes are fun for all and all for fun. Here are several near Charlotte open throughout October – we cribbed this list from our good friends at South Charlotte Macaroni Kid, where you can find a whole lotta fall family fun goin on. Click below on the links […]
For an updated version of this post, check out: Where to pick your own apples and pumpkins this fall near Charlotte NC Fall is finally arriving. We can soon enjoy the breezy weather, color-changing leaves, pumpkin spice lattes and warm sweaters. One of the best ways to escape the city and celebrate autumn is […]
