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New Year’s Resolutions for Any High School Student Thinking About College Applications

Jan 22, 2018 | scoop team

Garrett Educational Consulting has some fun with alliteration and some tips for those of you with high school children who are thinking about (or should be thinking about!!) college this winter. Contribute to a Club This comment typically results in a giant eye roll from high schoolers, but hear us out. It is a small […]


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CLTBests Presents 10 Cozy Charlotte Winter Brunches

Jan 21, 2018 | scoop team

It’s the time of year when the days are short, the weather is frigid, and even though we know Summer bodies are made in Winter, we’re all looking for some comfort food. After a long week of bundling up, and racing from door-to-car to avoid the cold, when the weekend comes, we can’t wait for […]



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Things to Do with Family this Week 1/22

Jan 20, 2018 | scoop team

Kids Paint Class: “Peace Sign Slant” Cajun Canvas An opportunity for your kids to express their creativity with this funky 11” x 14” painting. Great for all experience levels. Simply follow the artists step-by-step instructions to create your own masterpiece! Read with Baron the Dog Mooresville Public Library Kids can read a book to Baron, […]


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What to Wear to a Winter Wedding 2018

Jan 19, 2018 | scoop team

Dressing up for Winter Wedding is tough ~ so many dressy dresses are bare and barely there. Not only is showing so much skin frowned upon at the ceremony, it’s downright freezing getting to and from in strappy or strapless during winter. Winter Wedding style tip Numero Uno? Invest in a beautiful, wear with anything, […]


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Get Ready For Purple, The Pantone Color of the Year is ULTRA VIOLET. Where to Buy It in the QC

Jan 19, 2018 | scoop team

Last year’s Greenery is now eclipsed by this blue-based purple – Ultra Violet; it’s both provocative and contemplative, pleasing the palette, invoking the mysteries of the muses of the future. Pantone Color Institute announced the 2018 color of the year as Ultra Violet because it connotes “originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking of what’s to come”. Pantone’s color […]


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Exercise Over Age 50: Tips + What to Avoid

Jan 19, 2018 | scoop team

Busy lives, kids, grandchildren, work and other commitments often means we put ourselves last. Life’s chaos means that sometimes on our list of priorities, exercise is not top of mind, if it’s even there at all. But as we age, there are more reasons than ever to work out, and our lives can literally depend […]


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Budget Update. Free and Almost Free Charlotte Fitness Right Now

Jan 18, 2018 | scoop team

January and the start of the new year is the perfect time to explore new workouts. New year, new you, right? Luckily, the Charlotte fitness community knows that many of us jump back into our fitness routines this month and want to try something new, so they are offering some major deals and free classes […]


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Take the Bite Out Winter with This Deal on a Whole House Humidifier

Jan 18, 2018 | scoop team

Dry, itchy skin? Cracked and chapped lips? Static “shocks” everywhere?  Winter’s dry conditions bring on more than just a chill in the air. When the weather outside is frightful, inside is not always so delightful. As winter’s dry air enters the home, it lowers the indoor humidity level. Which actually makes your home feel colder, […]


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LKN Mattress : Shop Local, Sleep Better

Jan 18, 2018 | scoop team

There is an amazing new company right in our backyard that I am so excited to tell you about. I feel like we can all agree that adulting is hard and spending a pretty penny on grown up things (a washer/dryer costs WHAT?) kinda sucks. {Sidenote : Am I the only one out there who […]



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What’s New in Charlotte Stores This Week 1/17

Jan 16, 2018 | scoop team

Scoop is your weekly go-to spot for everything boutique shopping. Each week we feature the hottest new items in the Charlotte stores so you can browse online before hopping around from shop to shop if you’re running low on time and in dire need of a new outfit.  You can shop some items directly from […]


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