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Anxiety In Children. Are They Really Too Young to Worry?

Feb 20, 2020 | scoop team

Guest post by Michele Mannering, PhD, Psychologist 🧠 Mom 😘 Runner 🏃‍♀️ We are trending to be a society that is chronically anxious.  It’s hard to shut our minds off and disconnect, and a constant barrage of negative news is smothering us.  But what about kids, and specifically, little kids? Most kids will worry about […]


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Upscale Pop Up Shopping, Makeup Artist Opening Beauty in LKN, Spring Sales, Trunk Shows + New Arrivals in Stores This Week

Feb 18, 2020 | scoop team

Some of our favorite brands are popping up this Thursday at this fab fundraising event. Makeup Artist Jami Svay to Open IDOLIZE Brows and Beauty in Huntersville Located in Torrence Village at 9826 Gilead Road, Suite C-108, IDOLIZE Brows and Beauty Huntersville will offer eyebrow and facial threading, lash extensions, full-body waxing, customized facials, lash […]


Home and Garden

We Visited Theory Design Studio on East Blvd – Check Out What We Found

Feb 18, 2020 | scoop team

After all the rain, cold, and treacherous winds lately, we had a bad case of cabin fever. To get out of our funk, we stopped into Theory Design Studio on East Blvd for a little home inspiration and to see all the new arrivals. TDS is constantly offering their clients and customers new furniture, pillows […]


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Mardi Gras Gala, Wine Dinner, Cocktail Class, Tea Blending, Art Party, Fat Sunday, Donut Festival & More. Things To Do This Weekend – 2/20

Feb 18, 2020 | Allison

It’s almost time for another Queen City weekend. Start planning with our day-by-day guide of scoop-worthy events. ALL WEEKEND Performances at Middle C JazzFeb. 21-22 | Middle C Jazz Enjoy the sounds of smooth jazz with performances all weekend long at Uptown’s Middle C Jazz. Performances this weekend include: An Evening with R&B/Soul Recording Artist […]


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Here Are 17 Things To Do With Your President’s Day Holiday Today.

Feb 16, 2020 | Allison

When you’ve got a day off from school and work, it’s best to take advantage of it. We’re making it easy to make the most of your holiday with a round-up of 17 ways to spend your 2/17 ~ President’s Day 2020. FUN TO-DOS I Heart Rail Trail Get outside and walk the Rail Trail, […]



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Make At Home Blood Orange Margarita

Feb 15, 2020 | Susu

Guest post & recipe by Tamu Curtis, of LiberateYourPalate.com February 22 is National Margarita Day, a day I celebrate in its full expression every year. I’m often asked in my cocktail classes what is my favorite drink, and I never really want to answer that question for a couple of reasons, one being that I’m […]


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Kendra Scott x Sophia’s Lounge, Yogapalooza, Chocolate & Beer, Skate & Date, & More President’s Day Weekend Things To Do – 2/13

Feb 12, 2020 | Allison

It’s almost time to start planning ahead to the (long) weekend. We’re making it easy with our day-by-day guide to what to do this President’s Day weekend in Charlotte. Still looking for Valentine’s Dinner Date Ideas? Our picks for that are here. ALL WEEKEND Chopin Piano Concerto 1Feb. 14-16 | Knight Theater Treat your date […]



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Try a ‘Lychitini’ for a Hot New Cocktail to Serve This Weekend

Feb 10, 2020 | Susu

Whether your love is sweet or spicy this sexy Asian influenced cocktail brought to you by Tamu Curtis of Liberate Your Palate is a sure way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Lychitini 2 oz Burnett’s Vanilla Vodka 1 oz Lychee Simple Syrup (recipe below) 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice 1 Dried Chili Pepper  Directions: Break chili […]


Art & Design

Shopping for Classic Blue, the Pantone Color of the Year

Feb 9, 2020 | scoop team

Classic Blue, Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year, is described by Pantone as “elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.” The New […]



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