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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...
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms Near Charlotte. Choose & Cut This Year!
Did you know that you can choose & cut...
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...
Santa’s Workshop, Elves in the Shelves, Christmas Village & More Things to Do with Family This Week 11/27
Santa's Workshop at Blakeney Shopping Center
Monday, November 27 (through December 24)
Blakeney Shopping Center, times vary
Visit the big guy in the red suit, shop dine and stand in awe of the Christmas tree. Check link for days you can take...
Lights, Parades, Ice Rinks, and Christmas History. Things to Do with Family this Week (11/20)
Founders Holiday Ice Rink at ChristmasVille
Monday, November 17 (through January 15), times vary
Fountain Park, Rock Hill, $10 (includes skate rental)
Visit the open-air ice skating rink during Christmasville – tons of events including gingerbread house building and horse drawn carriage...
Things to Do with Family This Week – 11/13
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops
Monday, November 13, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (through December 24)
Bass Pro Shop
Visit Santa’s Wonderland offering free photos with Santa, family crafts and games, holiday characters and elves.
Also, don't forget Starbucks is offering buy...
One HAPPY Divorce. A Guest Post by a Local Author.
Just like a happy marriage takes effort; so does a happy divorce.
I never thought I’d end up divorced.
Never.
When I did, it rocked my world.
But I am surviving.....because my Ex and I made the conscious decision to do it RIGHT....
Bats, Dino’s, Vets Day Parade, Holiday Tree Lighting AND Santa (!!) Things to Do with Family This Week 11/6
Preschool Community Program: Going Batty!
Nov 6, 10:00 a.m., $5
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Did you know bats can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes per hour? Explore the world of bats in this program and participate in nature-themed activities, crafts and hikes...
Things to do with Family This Week (10/23)
Monday, Oct 23
Drop-In Art for Preschoolers and Homeschoolers, 10:00 a.m. – noon, ($5)
Cornelius Arts Center Gallery (Cornelius)
Join one of the guided projects or roam all the art stations. Mixed media projects are adaptable to each age (youngest age 2)....
Halloween Costumes ~ Ideas for The Whole Family including Your Pets
There’s cute stuff every year for Halloween, but being a Scoop-fan we know you need to take it to the next level while maintaining your sense of style. Whether you use these store-bought options to make life easier, or...
Things to Do with Family this Week 10/16
Monday, Oct 16
The Raptor Trail, all day
Carolina Raptor Center, (Huntersville), 12 adults/ kids under 3 free
This is one of the last Mondays to enjoy the outdoor trials and exhibits at Carolina Raptor Center before they switch to their winter...
Things to Do with Family This Week 10/9
Monday, Oct. 9
Pop, Fizz, and Zoom!, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Latta Plantation Nature Reserve (Huntersville)
Investigate chemical reactions as you make things that explode, take off and float.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
Community Read: The Day the Crayons Quit, 2:00 p.m.
Plaza Midwood Library (Charlotte)
Listen...
Report from the Front. My First Month as an Empty Nester.
Wikipedia actually takes the time to tell you that Empty Nest Syndrome is not a legitimate medical condition. Thanks Wiki, good to know.
Maybe they felt that needed to be cleared up, since it goes on to say that "symptoms...
A Guide to Tackling the SAT and ACT
GREC Guide to Tackling the SAT and ACT
One of the first steps toward completing a college application is to tackle the testing requirement. Many high school students gain valuable experience taking the PSAT (pre-SAT), and some schools offer the...
Things to Do with Family This Week ~ 10/2
The weather looks magical this week and we've picked some activities to match including guided walks, trips to Neverland and back in time, and even a dog show.
Monday, Oct. 2
Babes in the Woods, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
McDowell Nature Center...