LIFESTYLE
What Do Newcomers Look for When Buying a Home in Charlotte
We know that Charlotte is the place to live.But...
SouthPark Makes It So Easy to Get Ready for the Holidays
Yikes! The Holiday countdown is ON! Thankfully, there’s no...
UPDATED: Ways to Help Western NC after Hurricane Helene (10/22)
While there are more and more options developing every...
Local Restaurants Where You Can Host Your Holiday Party This Year
We can't believe it either, but the holidays are...
How to Make a Great First (and Lasting) Impression
I tell my kids that not everyone is going to like them and that's okay. I also tell them that while not everyone is going to like them, that it certainly makes life easier when people do. This is...
Don’t Miss The Junior League of Charlotte’s Working Lunch with New York Times best selling author Gretchen Rubin
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE is launching a new spring fundraising speaker series titled JLC Working Lunch. The first annual luncheon will feature four time New York Times best selling author Gretchen Rubin on Thursday, April 12th from 11:30am...
How to Politely Disagree.
How to politely disagree about politics, religion and other touchy subjects.
I hate making a scene. I hate it when other people make a scene. I hate it when people disagree about something, and then suddenly, what could have been...
Here’s Your Spring Break 2018 Reading List
You may just have to plan an extra spring getaway (or two) to catch up all on the latest books earning raves from critics and readers. From a cultural history of The Bachelor series to a modern love story set...
CHARLOTTE BLOGGER: 5 Tips to Staying Productive When Working From Home
Where is my #WorkFromHome crew?
I’ve been working for myself as a full-time blogger and working from home for almost two years now, and I’ll admit: it’s SO different than going into an office every day. The biggest plus is...
How to Quit a Job
by Rebecca Glavin
At some point, everyone will likely have to give notice and quit a job. We have all been there, whether you are miserable in your position, have another opportunity waiting for you or are making a change...
Eight Books Published by Charlotte Women For You To Read Now
Looking for the latest must-reads for yourself or your book group? Eight talented Charlotte women are sparking plenty of buzz with their captivating life stories and page-turning fiction. From an emergency room doctor turned novelist to a steamy romance...
The Etiquette of Thank You. Notes, Emails, Calls & More.
Did you send some gifts via our shaky postal or package delivery system this year? Are you still wondering if they were received or not? A thank you would solve this problem for sure 🙂
On the other hand, did...
Think You’d Like to Join the Mint Museum Auxiliary? Here’s How It Works.
What do Lela Rose, Oscar de la Renta, Mark Sikes, Jonathan Adler, Trina Turk, Katie Ridder, William Ivey Long and India Hicks have in common? Besides being beautiful people ~ talented and famous? They are among the many creative...
Charlotte Bloggers Contribute: More Thoughts From A California Girl in Carolina
What makes home feel like home? Home is comfort, familiarity, and a place where we feel safe.
When we moved it felt at times like I was without a home. Not the physical building of course but a place that...
Hoping for a Midnight Clear. Charlotte Midnight Mass and Other Holiday Celebration Times
Looking for a gathering place to celebrate Christmas this year? After dining out at one of our scoop picks, maybe taking one last drive to see the lights, make note of these Charlotte Midnight Mass times and other Christmas...
Holiday Tipping Etiquette: Who to Tip and What to Give, Including Our Handy Tips Chart
Holiday Tipping Etiquette
Many people in the service industry count on holiday tips. Below is a guideline on who to tip and how much and what you should give them. If you're deciding between money and a present, it might help...