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This January 1st, I decided to take a different approach to my annual post holiday, clean living, weight loss mission. I decided to instead make a new-year-get-healthy foodstyle commitment by doing my first Whole30®. No doubt you’ve read about the Whole30®, but in case you’ve missed the hype, the Whole30® is a a month long clean-eating, […]

Scarves, sweaters, coats, boots and everything that is warm and cozy…Yes, winter weather has definitely arrived.  I don’t know about you, but after a pretty warm December I am ready for some of it ~ maybe not 15° temps but still.  The kind of weather where you get to rock your entire winter ensemble and not […]

Attention high school girls (and moms with high school daughters). We know Sadie Hawkins dances are right around the corner and now’s the time to pick out your perfect dress.  No matter your style, you’re sure to find something at one of the Charlotte boutiques whether it’s classic A-lines, loose fits or bodycons you’re searching for, […]

Four furriers from North Carolina and Virginia are joining forces to bring you a huge fur blowout sale January 12th through the 14th at The Hilton Charlotte Executive Park located by the intersection of I-77 and Tyvola Road. Alan Furs of Virginia, Anastasia Furs of Winston Salem and Hertzberg Furs of Raleigh have partnered with […]

Whether you started a new diet on January 1st or just want to eat a little healthier after an indulgent holiday season, we’ve got over 100 recipes and tips to keep you on track. From Mason Jar salads to lemon water, here are our picks from scoop’s healthy eating posts for you to try out this […]

Your out-of-town guests have come and gone, the calorie-laden cookies eaten and NYE toasts a fond memory. Suddenly, it’s back to the grind and those pesky New Year’s resolution diets. Shed the post-holiday blues with a weekend full of cultural events, from self-guided gallery crawls to opera-inspired mixology classes and a performance from the Charlotte […]

It’s the new year and the Charlotte stores have stocked up on new arrivals. This week we’re bringing you the best of what’s in stores now in fashion, accessories and home stores. It may still be Winter but Spring patterns are moving in quickly! McKenzie Claire on East Blvd (where Sloan used to be) Owner Carrie Carrikoff […]

We all known that Carolina weather can change on a dime. One day its in the chilly 40s and the next it’s time to break out the capris. No matter the weather, Lavender Boutique has the perfect outfit combinations (and on sale no less). Check out some of our favorite picks from what’s new at Lavender including fashionable […]

THE BAR METHOD at SOUTH PARK combines the fat burning of interval training, muscle shaping of isometrics, elongation of dance conditioning & science of physical therapy. The Bar Method provides non-impact exercises to target all major muscle groups while improving posture and increasing physical grace and strength, which results in a recognizable “Bar Method body.” Trust us […]

“Strong is the New Skinny” is one of the mottos for the CORE REVOLUTION team. Alternate between cycle, barre and circuit (rep & ride) classes for all fitness levels to discover an improved you for the new year. CORE cycling classes feature a state-of-the-art studio with four oversized monitors that use Spivi technology letting riders complete […]

You know we love Flywheel and Flybarre at scoop ~ Susu’s husband is totally addicted to it and is in his best shape since his marathoning days some 20 years ago. We always ask the FLYfolk for a special deal just for scoop readers, and again they’ve given us a good one. Right now Flywheel […]