Year by Year. Guiding Your High School Student Without Losing Your Mind (or Theirs)
A Year-by-Year Guide to Supporting Independence and Sanity Through High School and College Applications Contributed by Garrett Educational Consulting If you’re reading this, you probably care deeply about your child’s future. You want them to have opportunities, to thrive, to be happy and successful. And somewhere along the way, the path to all of that […]
Big Dinner, Outdoor Party, Family Friendly, or Professional Meet Up. Here are Great Places in Charlotte to Host an Event
If you’re planning to host an event at any point in 2026, you’re likely already thinking about one crucial detail — where will it be? The answer depends on how many people will attend, the type of event, the time of year and hundred other things, making finding a venue that checks all your boxes […]
Charlotte Food Pros Tell Us Which Restaurant Openings They Are Most Excited About for 2026
Who better to give you the latest restaurant opening scoop than some of Charlotte’s very own food influencers? Read below to find all the newest spots coming to a neighborhood near you in the year ahead. Many thanks to those who fuel both our appetites and inspiration: Angela @charlottedatenight Sushi Rosé Uptown @sushiroseclt We love a […]
Auld Lang Syne. A Summary List of Charlotte Restaurants That Opened and Those That Closed in 2025
It’s not a New Year without a review of the restaurant openings that keep Charlotte’s food scene ever-growing. While we said good-bye to some favorites last year, we also welcomed lots of newcomers with open arms. Here’s our list of this year’s openings and closings in our 2025 Restaurants in Review: DECEMBER OPENINGS: CLOSINGS: NOVEMBER […]
Dry January, Damp January, or All Year Long, Here are Our Favorite Places to Get Charlotte Mocktails
Whether it’s your new year’s resolution to drink less, you’re participating in Dry January, or you just like to indulge in a mocktail every once in a while, there’s plenty of reasons you might be looking for tasty, non-alcoholic beverages this season. Lucky for us, Charlotte has no shortage of options. We’ve rounded up our […]
Boat Parade, Concerts, Corgis, Cirque, Scrooge, Santa Breakfast, Holiday Brunch, Even MORE Markets plus More Things to Do This Weekend (12/18)
The final weekend before Christmas is officially here! If you’re still squeezing in last-minute plans (or just soaking up every bit of holiday magic), this weekend is packed. Think last minute shopping at local markets, Cirque de Noël, musicals, ice skating, a Christmas boat parade, craft parties, and a few more festive stops before the […]
Shop Perfect Gifts of Jewelry on Sale at Perry’s Holiday Open House December 18 through 21
Join PERRY’S for their Holiday Open House from Thursday, December 18 through Sunday, December 21 and shop over 2,000 pieces of jewelry on sale just for holiday gifting. Perry’s will have an amazing collection of jewelry available at discount for their Open House, including engagement rings, diamond earrings and diamond necklaces, gemstones, vintage watches, and […]
Shop Local for These Last Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers
If you’re still shopping, we’re here for it. (If you’re all finished, we’re jealous). Swing by one of these local boutiques for whatever’s left on your list, and support our local retailers during this crucial time of their year. ABODE on East Blvd Stocking Stuffers For the Guys at ABODE The Mint Museum Stores Stocking […]
One for You, One for Me. Here are Lots of Great Girls Gifts to Give.
You might think our most popular Gifting post each year is What to Buy The Men In Your Life, #problemsolvers, but nope. It’s GIRLS GIFTS. By a landslide. What does this say about us? That we love our girls? That we are girls? That who-run-the-world, girls? Yes, yes indeedy. We shopped some local boutiques for […]
More Holiday Markets, Rooftops, Santa Brunch or Cocoa, Reindog Parade, Cookie Fest and More Things to Do This Weekend (12/11)
Another week closer to Christmas and the holiday countdown is officially ON. This weekend, tackle your gift list at local holiday markets, sip cocoa with Santa, watch an adorable puppy parade, snag a festive cocktail (or two), and soak up every bit of Christmas magic Charlotte’s serving up. THINGS TO DO THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 […]
Whether Your Holidays are Traditional or Trendy, These Charlotte Boutiques Have Your Decorating Solved
What’s your annual Holiday decorating strategy ~ keep the same general style every year because Tradition is key? Or change it up with a new color scheme so it’s always fresh & festive, but your attic is overflowing with the ghosts of decor past? No matter what your style, you can always spruce things up […]
New at Mood House: Lymphatic Drainage Massage Arrives Just in Time for Holiday Stress
Mood House, Charlotte’s modern massage and infrared sauna studio known for its warm, Palm Springs–inspired design, has expanded its service menu at the perfect moment. As holiday stress sets in and wellness rituals surge in popularity, the studio has introduced Lymphatic Drainage Massage, now available at both its Dilworth and Oakhurst locations. Mood House has […]