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What’s New and On Sale in the Charlotte Shops this Week ~ 10/21

Oct 21, 2015 | scoop team

LUNA LUNA’s Fall Party lasts through tomorrow, 10/22, with 20% off all purchases and more. SWOOZIES Swoozies is hosting a FREE hand-lettering class with Maghon Taylor from All She Wrote Notes this Sunday, 10/25 from 3:00–4:30! Email swoocrew@swoozies.com to register.   And 30% off all Halloween items at Swoozies JUST for scoop readers   APRICOT LANE Buy […]


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Where to go and what to do this weekend – including Things to Do for Halloween.

Oct 21, 2015 | Allison

    Don’t think about spending another moment of your weekend watching Netflix. From Halloween kick-off parties to wine dinners, we’ve made it easy for you to plan with our one-step guide on where to go and what to do this weekend. Looking for H-day family fun? Check out our Halloween for Kids in CLT […]


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Boo from the Swoo! Exclusive 30% off Halloween at Swoozie’s in South Park

Oct 21, 2015 | Allison

Witches, goblins and ghosts listen up: it’s not too late to go all out for Halloween at Swoozie’s. Whether you’re throwing a grown-ups only frightfest or making it extra special for the little ghouls, our exclusive discount and their extensive Halloween catalog makes Swoozie’s celebration central. We have an exclusive discount that will get you 30% OFF […]


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How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Kindergarten.

Oct 20, 2015 | scoop team

Since we’re all going to live to be 100, making the middle age of adulthood decidedly in your 60s [that’s my story and I’m sticking to it] I think it makes some sense that we are stretching out childhood and youth a bit.  Not all milestones have caught up, but one that has is Kindergarten. […]


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Halloween Fun for Kids in Charlotte

Oct 19, 2015 | scoop team

Here’s our list of fun and “not-so-spooky” Halloween events to enjoy with the kids (updated): Haunted Trail October 23 & 24 @ 6-10pm Matthews Community Center The Matthews Police Explorers and the Matthews/South Charlotte Key Club present this Spooky trail.   Ghost Walk Haunted Trail October 23 & 24 @ 7-10pm Latta Plantation Best for […]



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The Shop Dogs of Charlotte

Oct 18, 2015 | scoop team

Dogs around the world are already starting to chew through my new book, THE DOGIST.  — #thedogistbook featuring @chloetheminifrenchie A photo posted by The Dogist (@thedogist) on Oct 9, 2015 at 11:51am PDT   At scoop we have quite a thing for shopping. And dogs (I mean, have you seen @thedogist on instagram?). So naturally […]


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Morrison’s Spooktacular is this Thursday, 10/22

Oct 18, 2015 | scoop team

With everything going on this Halloween, sometimes it can be difficult to find family friendly events that cater to both the kids and the adults. Morrison’s SPOOKTACULAR is this Thursday, 10/22, and offers a little something for everyone. Round up the family and enjoy dinner at EARTHFARE starting at 4:30pm, followed by pumpkin decorating, face painting, […]


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28 Days Later. The new Flywheel Challenge.

Oct 17, 2015 | scoop team

Be afraid.  Be very afraid.  You know it’s coming ~ the post-apocalyptic horror that begins Thanksgiving Weekend and doesn’t end until the Holiday Face Stuffing is over on January 2nd. When we are zombies one and all. Get a jump on it this year.   Join the 28 Days To Fit Challenge, kicking off on October […]


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The Pants You Need This Season are Wide Legs and “Flares”

Oct 16, 2015 | scoop team

The 70’s are back this season and we couldn’t be more excited about this fun trend. Wide legs, flared pants and jumpsuits are making their rounds at all of the Charlotte boutiques. This style can be worn casually during the day with a tee and boots or dressed up by adding a fitted blouse or leather bomber […]


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Where to go Glamping in NC

Oct 16, 2015 | scoop team

I’ve only been outdoor camping twice in my entire 30-something years of life. Once was a horrifying experience to Girl Scout camp in the 5th grade that required sleeping in a tent full of bugs and leaves, after which I swore I’d never EVER go camping again. Except that I did, 15 years later, with my […]


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26 creative ways to break out of your popcorn rut

Oct 16, 2015 | scoop team

Popcorn makes for a delicious snack, smells fantastic, is practically essential while watching a movie, naturally low in calories, and a good source of fiber and antioxidants. For those reasons and more, I think that I will have a lifelong love affair with popcorn. Most of us are used to microwave popcorn or movie theater […]


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