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Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Relief in Charlotte

Aug 25, 2015 | scoop team

How do you find a great doctor?  Word of mouth?  A neighbor? Finding a pediatrician, GP or internist is hard enough, but finding the right specialist in the right specialty to fix what ails you or your family when it ails you? It can be a real challenge.  Especially if you are new to: a) […]


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The Smart Picks on Things to Do with Family This Week

Aug 23, 2015 | scoop team

Did you know that the Plaza Midwood library turns 20 this week? They are celebrating on Saturday with an all day party. So much to see and do in that neighborhood, and the anniversary celebration is sure to be a blast. The family-friendly Plaza Family Band performs at 11:30am. If you and your children have never […]


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The Mint Museum Launches Their New Teen Art Program in an Artful Way

Aug 23, 2015 | scoop team

Editor’s Note:  Meet one of our new contributors, Paula Bartlett of #thesavageway. Paula will be writing an upcoming monthly column on noteworthy Charlotte women doing interesting things (email us here if you have a suggestion : ) As a co-owner of a local business and a woman in the marketing world, we look forward to hearing […]


Home and Garden

What’s New This Week in the Home and Garden Stores

Aug 21, 2015 | scoop team

There are some especially beautiful home decor items hitting the stores this week. As the new items arrive, others go on sale. It’s a great time to shop. If you are looking for upholstered furnishings, case goods, lighting, bedding or accessories we’ve found the best the shops have to offer and are showcasing them right […]


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Gracefully: The Book for All Parents

Aug 20, 2015 | scoop team

“What do you know about Club Feet”? The echo of those words will never leave me. This is how we found out our daughter would be born with a birth defect. Tears. Moments earlier Brett and I had cried tears of joy. We were having a baby girl!! I can still remember the hot tears […]


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Fun back to school lunch ideas that your kids will love

Aug 20, 2015 | scoop team

As parents, it is really frustrating to spend lots of time preparing school lunches, only to have them merely picked at, thrown away, or traded for some highly processed food-like substance. It is also difficult to think of new lunch ideas that are both healthy and appealing to kids, but I am here to help […]


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What’s New in the Charlotte Boutiques this Week?

Aug 19, 2015 | scoop team

Wondering what to add your wardrobe for the upcoming season? Clean out your closet and get a jump start start on fall fashion with the newest arrivals from the Charlotte boutiques. Sure it’s still 90 degrees outside, but who’s counting? SCOUT & MOLLY’S   KK BLOOM   APRICOT LANE DOLL. THE PINK HANGER SWOOZIES   […]


Fashion

Best Outfits At Any Age for Right Now in Charlotte.

Aug 19, 2015 | scoop team

Editors Note:  This post was put together at reader request, and we think it’s such a great idea we plan to do more of these in the future.  So keep those ideas flowing ladies! Comment below or email us at scoopitnews@gmail.com. Shopping for age-appropriate style can be difficult in the trendy & cute boutiques around […]



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Painting, Charlotte Film, Guys with Ties & Men in Heels: What to Do this Weekend – 8/20

Aug 19, 2015 | Allison

This week it’s back to school, back to schedules and back to football in many Charlotte households, but don’t let that slow down your social calendar. We’ve rounded up your what to do this weekend list, making whatever you’re getting “back to” just a little bit easier.     Garden Nights Sip and Paint Thursday, August […]


Art & Design

Here’s an Idea. Take A Girls Trip to See the Cashiers Designer Showhouse this month.

Aug 18, 2015 | Susu

The Cashiers NC Showhouse opens this Saturday.  First, I must confess, I have never been, so I don’t know if this is a great showhouse or just a good excuse to grab some friends and shop the mountain stores.  Either way, the trip is worthwhile. [note, just in case you were thinking of staying overnight […]


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Hunstad Kortesis opens South Park Location

Aug 17, 2015 | Susu

Hunstad Kortesis Plastic Surgery Center in Huntersville is a surgical group counted among the most respected physicians in the country, with a practice sought after by patients across the globe, specialties in many areas, and contributing to over 1,000 surgeries and 3,000 procedures every year. On Tuesday, August 25, Hunstad Kortesis will open a 2nd location […]


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