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Adolescent Anxiety: Is It The New Norm? Guest post by Michele Mannering, PhD, Psychologist 🧠 Mom 😘 Runner 🏃‍♀️ Researchers suggests that at some point, 30% of children and adolescents will meet criteria for an anxiety disorder, but the majority (80%) of these kids never get help.  This is a pretty high statistic, but especially […]

In 2014, The Junior League of London- my favorite city and favorite organization- launched the first Little Black Dress Initiative (LBDI). This week-long campaign driven by social media and word of mouth seeks to raise awareness and funds for the less fortunate in communities that Junior Leagues serve. With a focus on voluntarism and a […]

It doesn’t get more fun than the Fairy House Festival, also check-out Dancing With the Stars Live, enjoy a storytime or a puppet show. There’s plenty of homeschool adventures this week, plus new sea life, Havana Hop, nature hikes and Dr Suess’s Birthday! Homeschool Week At SeaLife + Free Behind-the-Scenes TourSEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord AquariumMonday February […]

This March brings the QC area some of our first Designer Showhouses to be toured and visited in what seems like forever. The Interior Design Society of Charlotte is presenting three Charity Showhouses this March at The Preserve at Narrow Passage in Davidson. Proceeds from the Showhouses benefit Motor Racing Outreach in conjunction with The […]

Over the past few years, we’ve seen South End turn into one of the hottest neighborhoods in CLT. Every day it seems more and more businesses are “coming soon”, especially at the new expanded Atherton Mill. While several new shops, restaurants, and beauty spots opened late last year, there are more on the way. We […]

If you are going to the amazing I Dream Opera returning to Opera Carolina in April, or considering an opera next fall, we know the main questions on your mind: Is an Opera “All Singing” for The Whole Performance? Yes, at least traditionally understood as an entirely sung piece, in contrast to a musical play with […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

So much fun this week with lots of different experiences no matter the age of your kids. Have fun with your babes at storytime, and mommy + me tea time. Get some fresh air outdoors on a fun family Friday hike, learn about kids all over the world, enjoy some science-based activities, and free admission […]