Tag: family

Your Charlotte Thanksgiving Day Game Plan in 10 Steps

Thanksgiving is about giving thanks for all we share in (mashed potatoes), those we love (those who bake pies), and our blessings (kiddos who eat all of their green beans). In that spirit, here is something we put together for you — we thank you...

Helping Your Middle School Child Find Balance

Middle school is an exciting time for students — more freedom to choose classes, a more active social life and more options for sports and extracurricular activities. But all those freedoms can be tough to balance for students who are, at least developmentally, still children. “We...

How to Meet the Newest American Girl in Charlotte

American Girl never disappoints and  this week the newest BeForever girl will make her debut at the Charlotte American Girl store. We reached out to our friends at South Charlotte Macaroni Kid for the scoop on the latest American Girl and how to meet...

HS Football Kick Off, Game Night, Cookie Crumble – Things to Do with Family this week

So much to see and do in these last fleeting weeks of summer (if you're not already BACK to school). Super excited about high school football kicking off Saturday in style thanks to OrthoCarolina (see details below). High school football is an awesome way...

Things to Do with Family this Week – August 8

If you're not squeezing in one last summer trip this week, you'll have lots to choose from for winding down from summer break in Charlotte. Some "back-to-school" activities are popping up this week too, but we're still undecided on our feelings about that. Rookie Science:...

Consignment Sales, Orchard Opening, Dragonflies & Bike Rides – Things to do with Family this week

How is it already August? Depending on where the kids are in school, there are less than 3 weeks until the school year kicks off. If you're a CMS family, you have ALL MONTH left to savor the summer, so check out our list...

The Best Kids Consignment Sales this Fall, and a mega giveaway for VIP & Pre-sale entries.

It's that time of year again for BIG savings at Children's Consignment Sales through Charlotte and Lake Norman. The consignment sale season kicks off the first weekend of August and is not to missed. Great deals on clothing, toys, furniture, bedding, and more. We've...

Pajama Storytime, Booty, Polynesian Festival, Dance Days – Things to Do with Family this Week

OK, so I thought for sure a break from the heat was coming soon, but apparently not. MOST of our family fun picks for this week are indoors. Stay cool my friends. Storywalking July 25 @ 2pm Cornelius Library Ages 5 to 8 are invited to experience StoryWalk...

Free Tea, Harry Potter Fest, Rubik’s Cake & Dog Days – Things to do with Family In Charlotte This Week

If you are already tired of taking the kids around to Pokemon GO gyms, here is our list of fun things to do with family in Charlotte this week. I mean, they WILL get bored with it at some point, right?!?! Spanish Now! July 18 @ 6pm Scaleybark Library Ages...

Things to Do with Family this Week – January 11

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Everyone is back in school now, and routines are settling in. Lots of fun things to do with family this week, and even for the long weekend ahead. FREE Krispy Kreme Doughnuts January 11 @ 8am-5pm Uptown - corner of West Trade & South Tryon Make a morning...

Parent Financial: Plan For What Matters Most…Your Family

Becoming a parent means lots of different things.  One thing is for sure: it's expensive and overwhelming. All of a sudden it matters if you have planned well for the future. It's no longer about the just the two of you. INTRODUCING SCOOP'S AUGUST FIND...