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Cheer Someone Up This Week. Small Gifts to Give From the Local Shops

Apr 14, 2020 | scoop team

We are going into week five of Staying Safe at home, and I’ll wager that we all know someone who could use a little non-alcoholic cheer in their day. We polled the local boutiques for ideas on little gifts to send to family & friends to brighten their day. Here are some of our favorites: […]


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Add Variety to Your At Home Workouts with These Free Daily Videos

Apr 13, 2020 | scoop team

If you’re like us, you’ve worn the treads off your shoes walking or running mile after mile around your neighborhood, to stay healthy, sane, and fit during this stay-at-home time. Dodging bikers, skateboarders, strollers, couples and more as you try to log in at least a few miles every day while maintaining social distance. One […]


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We Found These 15+ Options for New Backyard Fun

Apr 9, 2020 | scoop team

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous, we could not be more thankful for that. Well, actually, the pollen can get a move on, but all in all, we will take it. Your backyard, front yard or green space has become a welcome change of scenery during this shelter in place. From an afternoon picnic to […]


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Online shopping at the CLT Stores This Week (4/9)

Apr 8, 2020 | scoop team

ICYMI here are our Easter Celebration Shopping posts: How to Celebrate Easter While Sheltering in Place (includes gifts, decor, games, and treats) What to Wear for Easter This Year for the Whole Family Shop for Good For every Support Local shirt sold from Charlotte company, Recover Brands, $10 will be added into a fund and […]


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Here is a Beautiful Brunch Cocktail to Make at Home for Easter

Apr 7, 2020 | scoop team

Guest Post by Tamu Curtis of LIBERATE YOUR PALATE. “I glanced out the window at the signs of spring. The sky was almost blue, the trees were almost budding, the sun was almost bright.” — Millard Kaufman Spring is the time of transition and spring cocktails should reflect the change in seasons. That means lighter drinks […]


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Virtual Shopping for New Lighting is a Snap with Charlotte’s Lantern & Scroll. Plus Save with Our Scoop Discount Now.

Apr 6, 2020 | scoop team

Lantern & Scroll is one of our favorite Charlotte entrepreneurial success stories. At its core, it is a Southern family business that has adapted, changed and prospered because it produces a beautiful, American made product at a great price with wonderful service. If you’ve been spending WAY TOO MUCH TIME wandering around your house and […]


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One Scoop Girl’s Tale of Surviving in this Mess: Angela In Quarantine

Apr 5, 2020 | scoop team

I did not sign up for this. That’s what most of us are feeling. The aching helplessness we can’t escape is exausting. Even after two tequilas on a Tuesday afternoon. Our fate is unknown and our health, our people, all the most valuable stuff — is vulnerable. We are lost at sea. At the end […]


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10+ New “Fitness at Home” Updates for April

Apr 4, 2020 | scoop team

Check out our original post for FREE and paid streaming options and some new news below. Message & Virtual Options from the Charlotte-Area YMCA: “In these evolving times, the Y is still committed to our community. It’s part of our mission to keep a healthy spirit, mind and body at the core of our work […]


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How to Celebrate Easter While Sheltering in Place

Apr 1, 2020 | scoop team

No doubt you probably had a great plan for all the Easter egg hunts you were going to hit up in the next week. It may require a little extra work, but we’ve found a few ideas from around the web for egg hunts at home that will keep you and your family entertained. Pro […]


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A Cottage in Elizabeth is Our House of the Month for April

Mar 31, 2020 | scoop team

Our April House of the Month from Cottingham Chalk is a charming Elizabeth cottage with wonderful curb appeal. Take the Virtual Tour Here Greet your guests with a wide rocking chair front porch Hardwood floors, updated hall bathroom, stainless steel appliances, and laundry room on first floor. Upstairs you will find a large master suite […]


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You Can Still Dress Up.
What to Wear for Easter This Year for the Whole Family

Mar 31, 2020 | scoop team

Just because we are stuck at home doesn’t mean we cannot dress up and celebrate with those closest to us; aka, our quarantine peeps. These CLT stores are still open for online or phone orders and offer shipping or store pick-up for your safety. The Pink Hanger = order online for delivery Lemondaisy for adorable […]


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Nice to Do Now:
The Front Porch Project

Mar 26, 2020 | scoop team

A local photog clued us in to a fun SHELTER IN PLACE effort that’s popping up around the country. Local photographers are participating in the Front Porch Project, where, in the spirit of social distancing, they will offer a short family session on your front porch or lawn for free or donation to a suggested […]


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