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Where to See the Christmas Lights In and Around Charlotte This Year

One of our favorite holiday activities is scoping out...

The Art of the College Visit: Making the Most of Your Campus Tours

Ah, the college visit – that rite of passage...

Tips for Family Photos from Popular Charlotte Photographers

Fall is definitely family photo season, and many of...

Two Popular NC Sleep-Away Camps Pivot to Something New this Summer

Most of the sleep away camps in the NC mountains have elected to cancel for Summer 2020, although a few local faves remain open, like the YMCA's Camp Harrison and Chattanooga's popular McCallie Sports Camps, although it (McC) is...

Charlotte Summer 2020 Camps. Traditional and Virtual Options to Book Now

Just like the end of the school year, summer camp and traditional summertime fun are going to look different this year. While everyone's work situation and comfort levels on interaction are different, parents all share the same notion of...

Dozens of Father's Day Gifts in Charlotte from 10 Local Businesses.

We shopped some of our favorite local stores for unique dad-worthy gifts this year. Shop them in person or online, but don't wait til Saturday, June 20 to take care of the men in your life! Johnny Fly Johnny Fly is...

Where to get your Doodle Done & Other Picks for Your Pets in Charlotte (plus scoop deals inside)

We've spent a lot of time these past few months with our best fur friends. They've helped keep us fit with all those walks, keep us sane with unconditional love, and they've met a lot of our co-workers on...

Handling The Last Few Days of School At Home

Guest post by Michele Mannering, PhD, Psychologist 🧠 Mom 😘 Runner 🏃‍♀️ The feeling you get as Memorial Day approaches is typically blissful: days are longer, school is winding down, and vacation is on the horizon.  Kids are equally excited...

What is Happening with Grades re: College Admissions?

So it is official. No one will be returning to campus for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. CMS, along with the local private schools, have all announced that they will remain in remote learning through the end...

Teacher Appreciation Giveaway! Nominate Your Favorite CLT Teacher and Enter to Win a $700+ Prize Pack for You Too!

If you have a homeschool set up in your home right now, you have a whole new appreciation for your children's teachers. Many professions have completely shifted gears to adapt, but teachers have in the course of a...

Who Writes a Book During a Quarantine? Molly Grantham of course.

Molly Grantham, of course. The wife, mom of two with a third soon on the way, full time TV news anchor for WBTV, habitual non-profit emcee and charity champion used her shelter in place time to write and self-publish...

Over 50 Grad Gifts from the Charlotte Shops

#WorstGraduationEver, right? Not every student loves the pomp & circumstance, the ritual & tradition, but every student at least deserves the option to dislike it IN PERSON. In the same room with all their classmates, friends, and proud...

Here are 12 Mom Makers to Know in Charlotte

It’s possible to pursue something for yourself while simultaneously showing up well for the people you love. It’s possible to be a great mother and a great entrepreneur.Rachel Hollis These ladies prove everyday that there is truth to that quote....

Order Now. 50+ Mother’s Day Gifts from the Charlotte Shops.

Yes, it's still a couple of weeks away (Sunday, May 10th), and yes, there's a possibility your favorite local shop will be able to be open prior to Mother's Day for an in-person visit if you are up for...

What Is Happening in Standardized Testing and College Admissions Right Now?

In the world of college admissions that the only thing that is predictable, is that it is unpredictable. Right now, as you know, that statement is especially true. The changes that are currently taking place are unprecedented - we,...