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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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. […]
You may know Michelle from her website “Michelle in the Middle” and her 2004 launch of Athenas Path, a curriculum that helps girls navigate the tricky middle school social scene, as well as the Heros Pursuit version for boys. She recently authored the book of Middle School Makeover: Improving the Way You and Your Child […]
Are things getting desperate around your house yet? Run out of ideas on what tv shows to stream now along with ideas to entertain your kids? Scoop girls to the rescue! We polled the scoopcharlotte family to see what our writers and their families are streaming right now, and came up with lots of ideas […]
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 […]
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 […]
