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Sheltering in LKN – 20 Ways to Entertain & Connect at the Lake.

Mar 25, 2020 | scoop team

We may need to social distance but there are still plenty of social opportunities at the Lake to keep you feeling connected and supporting our unique businesses all while staying home. This Lake round up is brought to you by the Lake Norman YMCA Branches FUN WITH THE FAMILY YMCA Virtual Classes, Sports Drills & […]


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Charlotte Shopping Updates under Shelter in Place

Mar 25, 2020 | scoop team

All stores will be closing to the public with the Stay At Home edict effective this Thursday, however, online shopping and delivery will continue at those stores who offer it. This is a great way to support the store(s) you love to shop IRL during a time of extreme stress to their business and P&L. […]


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Michelle [in the Middle] Icard on Favorite Entertainment for Middle Schoolers

Mar 24, 2020 | scoop team

You may know Michelle from her website “Michelle in the Middle” and her 2004 launch of Athena’s Path, a curriculum that helps girls navigate the tricky middle school social scene, as well as the Hero’s Pursuit version for boys. She recently authored the book of Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child […]



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Capizzi MD Is Offering Virtual Consultations While You Stay at Home

Mar 23, 2020 | scoop team

Have you alphabetized your spice rack and purged every closet in your house? Streamed countless hours on Amazon Prime and virtually redecorated your entire home in your mind? Yes, us too. This is going to go on for a while ladies. Weeks. We will get through our Need To Do lists and be well into […]


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Cooking From Your Pantry ~ Recipes and Ideas

Mar 23, 2020 | scoop team

I have a friend who, every February, cooks dinner from her pantry and freezer in order to clean them out and use up the foods she has in stock. Saves some money, empties the larder and makes for some very interesting meal planning. Right about now seems like a good time for us to try […]


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3D Printed Face Shields Created by Charlotte Latin School for Local Medical Staff

Mar 23, 2020 | Susu

The engineering teachers and students at Charlotte Latin School aren’t taking this time as a break from learning & creating, in fact, just the opposite. Inspired by the #MillionMaskChallenge, the Fab Lab Academy at Charlotte Latin School have designed their own face shield that can be 3D printed on site. They consulted physicians from Atrium […]



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Advice from a Pro on Charlotte Real Estate Now

Mar 21, 2020 | scoop team

Guest Post by Shelly Henderson, co-owner of Henderson Properties March Madness has taken on a whole new meaning! When my husband Phil and I started Henderson Properties in 1998, we were in it for just over a year when Y2k and the dot.com bust came along. Then, less than two years later, 911 came along. […]


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Need Some New Family Fun Right About Now? Ideas & Activities Your Kids Can Do at Home

Mar 21, 2020 | scoop team

Support local businesses and entertain the kids = Win Social distancing may be hard for us, but it’s even harder on our kids who are missing friends, school, sports, sleepovers and playdates. We’ve found a few options to keep your kids engaged and support locally owned businesses at the same time. Please send us a […]




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