Hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful break. Not sure about you, but I’m just about ready for school to be back in session…like the Christmas carol “mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again.” Yep, that’s me. Mainly I’m looking forward to knowing what day it is again. The week between Christmas […]
Orangetheory Fitness combines both strength training and cardio for high-intensity 60-minute workouts, split into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training. Participants wear heart rate monitors to track intensity and maximize metabolic burn. The OTF mission is to maximize excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, otherwise know as the afterburn effect = you continue burning calories for up […]
9Rounders LOVE the speed (30 minutes) and ease (no reservations, just drop in) of getting your workout in at this super friendly, unstuffy Dilworth studio (plus there’s the whole right near The Fresh Market thing). If you aren’t familiar with this fitness method, check out scoop blogger Nicole’s post on her recent visit here. Whether […]
Forget shopping for yourself before the holidays, shopping after is where it’s at if you want the best deals on the cutest Fall and Winter clothing. We know because we’ve already done some shopping and if you’re in need for a NYE outfit, or something to chase away the post-holiday blues, don’t delay any longer. […]
If you are a barre, pilates or floorwork girl who has not yet tried one of Charlotte’s two Hilliard studios, now is the time. These two studios have great deals this month, and there’s nothing that says you can’t sign up for both!! Our back-of-the envelope calculations say that no other CLT studio shapes more […]
I know, I know. We’re supposed to live healthy 24/7, 365. Blah Blah Blah. If you’re like me, you think about living and eating healthy all the time, especially while you are sipping something alcoholic and munching Brownie Bites that you hid from yourself in the freezer (oddly still quite tasty) while watching 4 DVRs in […]
It’s a Whole New Year – so let’s chat a little about Whole 30. It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle. So you’ve decided to look into the wonderful world of Whole 30. Feeling a little unsure? I get it {giving up that evening glass of wine can be a daunting decision}. But I’m here […]
Didn’t get everything on your Christmas list or running late on gifts for others? Many of the stores are having major after-holiday discounts so you can finish off your shopping year strong. Some stores are closing early on NYE and many are closed on New Year’s Day ~ since it is both a holiday and […]
How does the tune go? “And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again”? Oh yes, that’s right. The kids are home for winter break and between your last minute shopping and holiday hosting, you’ll need some family-friendly spots to stop for a quick bite. Here’s an update of places around the Lake […]
The BVI is sounding pretty good right about now ~ all those sailboats with Christmas lights strung up is more than enough Holiday spirit for me. Whether you are heading to Anguilla or Aspen, Barbados or Beaver Creek, if a Christmas break vacation is on your horizons, you have plenty to holiday cheer about. #jealous […]
There is no denying it ~ Charlotte loves donuts. There has been an explosion of new donuts spots in the Queen City from classic cake donuts in Pineville to one-pound donuts Uptown. Whatever your craving you are bound to find something to love in all neighbors of the city. Grab a cup of coffee or glass […]
