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Child-Free Diaries is a series designed to explore the stories of those who don’t have children, by choice or circumstance. At what age did you realize you didn’t want kids? 29 How did you make that choice? I always thought I wanted children and was planning to be a mom by 28 like my own […]

We love a series around here, and today we’re launching a brand new one called Travel Diaries that details real trips Scoop readers have taken. Steal this readers’ itinerary and budget accordingly. Destination: NC mountains Hotel: The Swag. It’s got Blackberry Farm and High Hampton vibes. Best bite of the trip: The resort is all-inclusive which […]

ICYMI: Good Food on Montford is closing Aug. 29 and a new concept called Bittersweet will reopen in its place later this year, first reported by my friends at Axios. Quick background: Lee Ann Dolcetto, who’s been with restaurateur Bruce Moffett for 18 years, is taking over the Montford spot. The timing of this handoff […]

If you’ve ever wondered how people are getting it all done, the answer is help.  Notable replies: Hiring help isn’t cheap, however. So here are some other tactical tips for creating more efficiency in your life. 

Parenting Diaries is a monthly series showcasing how real people in Charlotte approach building their families & parenting. Participate. Describe your family structure. Married for 16 years and have 2 children. How old are your kids? 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 How much do you spend on childcare (or did you spend when you were […]

This Myers Park recreation house is a picture-perfect example of how to add more square footage without having to tear down walls. The project: The owners wanted a detached entertainment space for family movie nights, hosting friends for gatherings, and a place for their young kids to hang out with their friends. Design tricks: The […]

You have to balance the budget somewhere right? Here’s when and where to score half off bottles, free samples and $7 glasses at Charlotte’s best wine bars.  Sunday 🍷 $7 spritzes at Substrate 🍷 $7 mimosas at Rosie’s Wine Garden Monday 🍷 $8 glass at Frenchy’s for bring your own book Monday (low-fi vibes) 🍷 […]

The majority of Charlotte parents are shelling out anywhere from $20K to $60K per year on childcare, per child, according to the latest Scoop poll.  Data show: While $21K-$30K was the most common response, a stunning 19% of Charlotte parents spend north of $50K a year on childcare for one child.  My research: My husband […]

So, you’ve already determined you want Rhinoplasty, either for functional or aesthetic reasons.  Here’s what to expect during and after your procedure, according to Dr. Jewel Greywoode from CEENTA. What does the surgery entail? All rhinoplasty, whether functional or cosmetic, is a shape changing operation of the nose to  change the size, shape and orientation […]

If you’ve been thinking about Rhinoplasty (a nose job)—for functional or aesthetic reasons—there are a few things to consider beforehand. What are medical reasons for a rhinoplasty versus cosmetic reasons? From a functional perspective, the purpose of the nose is to warm, humidify the air we breathe as it passes through our nose to enter […]

If you follow luxury event planner Katrina Hutchins, you’ve probably seen her aprés in the French alps or sunbathing in St. Barts, all while building a wildly successful business. As a new business owner, I said “how do I structure my business like that.” How did you land your first clients, 15 years ago? After […]

Retail Therapy is a new series where we explore the shopping habits of Scoop readers—from budgeting strategies to the stores we can’t quit. Participate anonymously.  Tell us about your latest shopping haul.  I shop pretty exclusively online. I like brands from the UK and EU —ME&EM, COS, Bobbies. I buy generally when items go on […]