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One Scoop Girl’s Tale of Surviving in this Mess: Angela In Quarantine

Apr 5, 2020 | scoop team

I did not sign up for this. That’s what most of us are feeling. The aching helplessness we can’t escape is exausting. Even after two tequilas on a Tuesday afternoon. Our fate is unknown and our health, our people, all the most valuable stuff — is vulnerable. We are lost at sea. At the end […]



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Zoom and Houseparty. How to Use Those Video Conference Apps

Mar 28, 2020 | scoop team

I now know the true definition of the term “cracking up”. I’m doing it now, as I’m sure are many Scoop readers. In a conversation with girlfriends, I started laughing at something that was definitely funny, not hilarious, and found that I couldn’t stop. Cracking up, verb: my current mental state in the age of […]


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How To Host a Virtual Birthday Party and Celebrate Other Special Occasions Now

Mar 27, 2020 | scoop team

Having a birthday or other milestone celebration during the shutdown and isolation of Coronavirus can be frustrating and hard to figure out how to celebrate, whether you are 5 or 50. We’ve done some research and gotten creative with some ideas on how you can celebrate your child’s birthday, the birthday of an adult friend […]


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Sheltering in LKN – 20 Ways to Entertain & Connect at the Lake.

Mar 25, 2020 | scoop team

We may need to social distance but there are still plenty of social opportunities at the Lake to keep you feeling connected and supporting our unique businesses all while staying home. This Lake round up is brought to you by the Lake Norman YMCA Branches FUN WITH THE FAMILY YMCA Virtual Classes, Sports Drills & […]



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Staying Connected While Sheltering in Place

Mar 22, 2020 | Allison

So, you’ve been at home for the past week doing your part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Starting to feel a little restless? Sure. But there’s no need to feel isolated while keeping yourself and your neighbors healthy. Here are more than 20 ways to start connected: with friends, for kids, and while working […]


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St. Patrick’s Day Fun, Food Truck Fridays Return, So Many Wine, Whisky & Beer Events, Dreaming of Chris Pratt & More Things to Do this Weekend – 3/12

Mar 11, 2020 | Allison

Ready for a wine dinner with friends? A colorful whitewater ride? Ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a bit early? We’ve got just the thing. No matter what you’re looking for, find it here in our day-by-day round-up of what to do this weekend in Charlotte: ALL WEEKEND The Banff Mountain Film Festival March 14-15 | […]


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Are You Ready? The 100+ Best Patios in Charlotte. Our Spring 2020 Edition.

Mar 9, 2020 | Allison

We’ve got a serious case of spring fever, so we’re releasing our round-up of best patios in Charlotte at the first sign of warmer temperatures to give you time to try them all. Here’s where you should be sipping and dining al fresco all spring and summer long, organized by neighborhood to make planning easy. […]


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Find the Warmth: 20+ Spring Dates in CLT

Mar 7, 2020 | scoop team

*We are currently monitoring all events for cancellations. Please call ahead and check social media Charlotte is in need of some warmth. Pronto. These long winter days have us popping Vitamin D and ordering light lamps on Prime. We must stop the madness and pull ourselves together. Time to get dressed and go out. A […]


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90s Cocktails, Anniversaries, Wine Events, BBQ Fest, Pink Boots, Oyster Roasts, Run Jen Run & More. Things To Do This Weekend in Charlotte – 3/5

Mar 4, 2020 | Allison

It’s never too early to start planning for the weekend. From brewery bashes to Beethoven symphonies, here’s what to do and where to go this weekend in Charlotte: ALL WEEKEND 4 Year Anniversary Weekend BashMarch 6-8 | NoDa Company Store NoDa Company Store will celebrate its four-year anniversary with a full weekend of fun, including […]



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