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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...
Grad Gifts for Guys and for Girls
It's graduation season and if your children, relatives or friends' kids are of that age, the (email) mailbox is probably flooded with announcements, ceremony and party invitations. Not that they'll remember to RSVP (good Lord, what does it take!!)....
Schedule Your Summer Now with Scoop’s Charlotte Summer Camp Picks with Space Available.
Hello. My name is Jen and I have not booked my child in any camps for this summer.
However, I am not stressed; yet. Scoop found a great selection of summer camps for all ages with space available. But certain...
Maycember is Here…Things to do with Family this week – May 8
"Maycember" is in full swing. The calendar is packed this month with "end of year" celebrations, dance recitals, sports tournaments and more. Don't forget to save some room for family time. Lots to do this week so you can...
Music, Music and More Music…Things to do with Family this Week – May 1
If you or your family members like music, this is your week...the symphony plays Pixar tunes, Carolina Voices sing classic and popular songs, and outdoor concerts kick off as summer gets closer and closer. Get your tickets and enjoy...
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,...
Why It’s Hard to Find Summer Camps in August.
As you create your summer day camp schedule, you likely struggle to find options for the weeks in August. It’s not just you. The data shows that your choices decline dramatically.
With the 4th of July falling on a Tuesday...
Pick Berries While the Pickin’ is Good & More Things to do with Family This Week – April 24
Have you been strawberry picking yet? If not, you need to go ASAP. I took my kids to Hall Family Farm on Thursday and it was phenomenal. The berries were gorgeous, the hayride was fun as always, and the...
College Admissions 101: Breaking Down The Lingo
The college application process comes with its own set of words and abbreviations - just in case the whole experience isn’t stressful enough for you. Acronyms roll off the tongues of college counselors and other parents and often leave...
Science, Festivals, and FUN…Things to do with Family this week – April 17
Spring Break is over...less than 2 months of school left! So many fun things to enjoy over the coming months and into the summer. Weekends are filled with festivals and fairs and family-fun is paramount. Enjoy this wonderful time...
Egg Hunts, Astronauts, Roller Derby and More…Things to Do with Family this Week – April 10
If you've stayed in Charlotte for Spring Break this week, you definitely won't be at a loss for things to do with the family. And, if you are looking to escape the family for a bit, check out Pure...
Crucial Update for CLT Families – Where & When Do Kids Eat Free in Charlotte
Spring break is here, and the kiddos will all be out of school. We figured that was the perfect chance to update you on the spots where kids can eat free (or cheap!) while they enjoy some time out...
Charlotte’s Most Beautiful Children’s Easter Dresses.
There's something about the tradition of little girls in pretty Easter dresses that brings on a wave of nostalgia about the arrival of spring and all the growing up rituals that mark each passing year.
TINY in the Villa Shops...