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Orange Theory for Fit Holidays.

Nov 30, 2015 | Susu

Orange Theory Quail Corners and Orange Theory Arboretum kick off 12 days of Fitness on Tuesday, December 1st.  For 12 days, from 12/1 thru 12/12, OTF’s two Charlotte locations will have themed workouts, different every day, so you can mix things up and have some fun while you burn off holiday stress and pounds. Details […]


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Holiday Beauty Tricks: Look Great in Minutes

Nov 30, 2015 | scoop team

Holiday Party Time is here. Do you find yourself running errands and cooking all day, decorating the mantle and arranging flowers only to realize that the guests are due in 30 minutes? And you’re still in yoga pants and haven’t washed your face? No problem – with these products, you can look like you spent […]


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Holidays at Metropolitan include Santa’s Visit and a Gingerbread House Contest.

Nov 30, 2015 | scoop team

Keeping things simple is key during this time of year, and that’s why scoop girls love an upscale “mixed use” shopping center. One with good shops, a nice grocery, great options for dining both quick and classy, and anything else we need to check off of our list, like a salon or fitness studio. Add […]


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Local Cyber Monday Deals

Nov 29, 2015 | scoop team

Out of town over the Thanksgiving holiday and couldn’t support local on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday? No problem, there are a few local shops who also sell online and have some great Cyber Monday deals happening tomorrow! THE PINK HANGER   SWOOZIE’S 20% off everything on site and FREE SHIPPING   LOTUS   […]


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Scoop’s Blogger Preview of the GW Pop Up Shop at EpiCentre

Nov 29, 2015 | Susu

GW: A Retail Concept Store Nov. 30-Dec. 6, EpiCentre scoopcharlotte met three popular local bloggers at the new GW Pop Up Store last week for a preview of the store’s amazing selection of brand name and vintage clothing at thrift store prices. We figured…who better to show us how to score great outfits from this […]


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Shopping Pop Ups are the Holiday Rage in Charlotte this year. Here’s our list by day.

Nov 29, 2015 | Susu

GW: A retail concept store (designer thrift pop up) EpiCentre Monday, November 30 11:00 am thru Sunday, December 6. GW is a designer thrift store with womens, mens, decor and small furniture popping up at EpiCentre for one week. Brought to you by Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, GW features designer labels in a […]


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The Smart Picks on Things to Do with Family in Charlotte This Week – November 30

Nov 27, 2015 | scoop team

Hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Time to work off all of that turkey at some super family-friendly events this week. December starts on Tuesday…hard to believe 2015 is coming to a close soon. Leonard Bearstein Symphony Orchestra November 30-December 31 Founders Hall – Uptown Charlotte The bears return for the holidays. Such a fun […]


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Just in the St. Nick of Time ~ Tinselbox Uptown Holiday Pop-Up Shop

Nov 27, 2015 | scoop team

Before shopping malls were all the rage, people had one choice for holiday shopping: pile in the car and head downtown to stroll the streets and pickup their holiday gifts at local shops. Things have changed a bit since then, but this year you can bring back the magic of shopping Uptown and supporting local with Tinselbox […]


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Our Local Black Friday and Small Biz Saturday Sales List by Neighborhood

Nov 26, 2015 | scoop team

Shop local this Black Friday/Small Business Saturday with our comprehensive roundup of sales and deals happening all weekend long. We’ve arranged it by neighborhood so you can plan your outing. SOUTH CHARLOTTE THE PINK HANGER     TASH BOUTIQUE Black Friday and Small Business Saturday Get 30% off the entire store Nov 26th-29th INCLUDING new […]


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What To Expect in Your Child’s Admissions Assessment at Charlotte Private Schools.

Nov 25, 2015 | Susu

We’re moving on in our look at the process of admission to a Charlotte area independent school. The Open House season has ended and, hopefully, your family is set up to tour several of your favorites so that you can get an up-close and personal sense of the schools on your list. You’ve thought carefully […]


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Charlotte Museums with Free Admission

Nov 23, 2015 | scoop team

Want to visit Charlotte Museums for free over the holidays (or any time of year)? Here’s our handy list of which Charlotte Museums have free admission, and on which days. 11/14/17: Please note that this article was published in 2015, and some of these museums may have adjusted their programs and policies. Please call before […]


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Susu shops the new BJ’s Midtown and gives you the run-down.

Nov 22, 2015 | Susu

The new BJ’s Warehouse opened in Midtown without too much fanfare, at least in my circles. My friends had mixed feedback about shopping BJ’s, and I wasn’t convinced another warehouse store was the answer to my already over-engineered grocery shopping decision tree. It’s a complex if/then calculation that involves Costco, Trader Joe’s, Harris Teeter, Whole […]


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