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The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift. Family Photos by Ariana Clare.

Mar 29, 2016 | scoop team

When are the portrait sessions? Saturday, April 9th, Sunday, April 10th, Saturday, April 23rd, and Sunday, April 24th. How much does one session cost and what does it include? The sessions for SCOOP readers are $275 (down from $300). It includes 25 minutes of shooting and 15 high resolution professionally edited digital images. How long will […]


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2016 Spring Garden Tours in Charlotte and Beyond

Mar 27, 2016 | Allison

Grab your sun hats and comfortable shoes, because April means spring gardening and spring Garden Tours. Whether you’re a local or up for some jet setting {ok, road tripping} in the name of colorful blooms, we’ve rounded up the best garden events in the Queen City and nearby NC / SC locales.   For the […]


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Save on CoolSculpting to Remove A Double Chin

Mar 27, 2016 | Susu

Do you feel bad about your double chin or fatty neck? The newest CoolSculpting® treatment at EVOLVE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES may just be for you. With no needles, surgery or downtime, CoolSculpting’s® non-invasive treatment can reduce fat under the chin and contour the neck. You’ve heard about how well CoolSculpting® works to reduce belly fat and […]


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It’s Prom Time. Do You Know Where to Rent a Tux in Charlotte?

Mar 27, 2016 | Susu

It’s Prom Time in the QC. The season starts in early April and goes on, seemingly forever, one school after the next. They always look so cute descending in a horde on the prom-popular restaurants. The girls have been shopping for weeks. The boys? Let’s just say if you have a son, you know, What […]


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Things To Do with Family This Week – March 28

Mar 27, 2016 | scoop team

Spring break has arrived for most of us this week. Enjoy yourself around the Queen City with less traffic and fewer people out and about. Check out a restaurant you’ve never tried (see our NEW Kids Eat Free post), visit one of our many parks, or take part in one of the many events and activities […]


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New Denim in Stores this Spring

Mar 25, 2016 | scoop team

This spring, the wide collection of denim offered in the stores is hotter than ever. The local boutiques are filled with irresistible washes and plenty of styles to choose from. Bright white denim is still a favorite along with distressed looks and frayed cut-offs. New extreme flares are also a must-have. This season you’re sure to come across a style […]


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The Great Charlotte Park Smackdown. Which neighborhood park is best?

Mar 24, 2016 | scoop team

  We Charlotteans are lucky. Charlotte has settled into its status as a big city with plenty of food and entertainment options to keep your social calendar full all 52 weekends. We’re within driving distance from some of the best beaches on the East Coast and most sought-after views and attractions in the North Carolina […]


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Where and When Do Kids Eat Free in Charlotte – Spring 2016 Update

Mar 23, 2016 | scoop team

One of my favorite things to do when the days get longer and warmer is to have supper on a patio…preferably someone’s other than my own, and even better if my kids can be fed for free or almost free. Here’s our list, patio places first, of when and where kids eat free (or almost […]


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What’s the Sale scoop this week? 3/24

Mar 23, 2016 | scoop team

Dinner is served! Clean Catch Fish Market on Selwyn is having a sale on crabcakes Thursday, just $9 each. And speaking of crabs, don’t miss Capitol & Poole Shop’s 5th annual beach week and Low Country Boil happening Tuesday, April 5th.   Celebrate Easter with The Pink Hanger this weekend. Draw an egg with a peep […]


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Where to Go & What to Do this weekend ~ 3/22

Mar 23, 2016 | Allison

It’s the first weekend of spring AND Easter weekend. That means there’s a ton going on around the Queen City that you should know about. If you are in search of where to enjoy Easter Brunch, here are our picks. And if it’s kids’ activities you are looking for, look no further than our round […]


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What’s New in the Stores this Week? 3/24

Mar 23, 2016 | scoop team

Did you spend last weekend cleaning out your closet, leaving a rack of empty space just begging to be filled? Don’t fret, the local boutiques are brimming with new items for the season to fill your wardrobe gap. New denim styles, lightweight dresses and rompers & plenty of warm weather footwear are bound to bring some sunshine […]


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Scenes from Charleston Fashion Week

Mar 23, 2016 | scoop team

Last week was the 10th anniversary of Charleston Fashion Week, the second coming of NYFW but with a distinctly southern twist, and we had the opportunity to attend. Unlike New York Fashion Week where you’ll find the latest high profile designers showcasing their collections for the upcoming season, Charleston Fashion Week features a mix of local […]


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