The July 4th holiday week is behind us and now it’s time to get back to work. What to do with the kids who are now over going to the pool? It’s not too late to join Summer at Providence Day for some end-of-summer fun. They have programs that educate, excite, and energize kids of […]
Updated July 2019 By this point in the Charlotte Summer, let’s be honest, there is but only so much of the pool we can take. Our shoulders are burnt, our nerves are frazzled, and it’s time to switch up the routine and rock the kid’s socks off with some indoor play around Charlotte. Let’s do […]
Be kind to your air conditioner; it’s doing the best it can to keep you cool in southern summer temps. Instead of adjusting the thermostat, go for a light, white room refresh and feel the ocean breeze without fighting the beach traffic. We loved gathering bright spaces that incorporate shades of white with hints of […]
Dressing for the office in the Summer can be fun and dreadful at the same time. Summer styles are more relaxed and full of color, but aren’t always best suited for the chilling temps or dress code of the office. Getting dressed for work each weekday inevitably brings the question: Do I dress for the […]
This is what a Scoop summer looks like… books, movies, sharks, crafts, and some sleuthing… all with an international flair. Bonjour! Itty-Bitty Bookworms Fort Mill Public Library Monday, July 9, 3:00 – 3:35 p.m. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities for children ages birth-35 months and their caregivers. Register online or call 547-4114, starting May […]
Can’t get away for a summer vaca? A girls’ night out is the next best thing. Call the crew and set a date to create, dine or toast a glass this month with our picks for the best girls’ nights out. This month’s feature is presented by AR Workshops. Perfect for a girl’s night out or […]
It’s summertime, it’s hot, and you wish you were on away on vacation, relaxing on a beach while sipping your favorite beverage. But alas, you’re spending the month of July at home, tending to the kids or covering co-workers’ business while they’re out of the office. But perhaps you’re the lucky one, as this time […]
ScoopGirls love The Duke Mansion ~ seriously, who doesn’t love The Duke Mansion? Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion is surely the Grande Dame of Charlotte homes, the biggest #BigWhiteHouse in the QC, the perfect venue for an event or party for business or pleasure, and a great option to put up […]
Get your red, white and wow on this week by checking out the Scoop list of best places to view fireworks. Then read on for a few non-firework listings that still offer spectacular family fun! Military Days at Carowinds All active, inactive or retired members of the U.S. military will receive free admission to the […]
From openings to foodie events, Charlotte’s culinary scene has something for everyone during the dog days of summer. Here’s what will be tempting our palates this summer: NEW & NOTEWORTHY Cafe Moka – Opening soon Cafe Moka, whose flagship location is in Virginia Beach, is coming soon to Waverly in South Charlotte. Expect a menu […]
Does anyone besides me say every July that “hey, next year I really want to try to go to the Tour de France”? Yet here we are, again, not at Noirmoutier-en-l’Île and it’s just days from the start on Saturday, July 7. #sigh. It’s also just days from the start of FLYWHEEL’s annual competition, the Tour […]
This recipe brought to you by Puppies & Brunch Is there anything worse than being hot in the summer? I am instantly in a bad mood when I’m stuck outside in 95 degree heat with no way of cooling down. The temperature in Charlotte is supposed to be upwards of 90 degrees for the next few weeks, so […]
