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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Here’s our list of fun things to do with your family in Charlotte this week: Parent & Tot Meet and Greet October 19 @ 10am-3pm Ray’s Splash Planet Mom and Dad enjoy FREE admission, and there’s lots of water fun to be had today for those under 5.   Mini Masters Art Workshop: Pattern Play […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

I’ll never forget the first time that I cooked with beer. My husband stood by and observed in horror and disbelief as I “wasted” a can of his favorite beverage.   But after he tasted the final product, I was given the green light to pour his beer into any of his meals going forward. In fact, […]

Order a 2016 calendar or notepad from our good friend LIZ SHEA and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Carolinas Neuromuscular ALS Center. These make great gifts for family and friends!     Fashion designer Don O’Neill, the Creative Director behind THEIA, will be at NEIMAN MARCUS this Friday from 10am until 4pm to […]