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...

Party Pics from ISF Coffee For A Cure. Greg Olsen, Molly Grantham, Emily Maynard and…YOU?

The Isabella Santos Foundation hosted their 2nd Annual Coffee for a Cure last month, with a two-day event to raise awareness and funds for the fight against pediatric cancer, and to educate community members on the importance of bringing pediatric...

What’s the Etiquette When Someone is Graduating?

Graduation Etiquette If you have a high school or college graduate, or if you've been invited to a graduation ceremony or party, you may have some questions about the etiquette of graduations. Below are some common questions, and my (hopefully)...

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...

24 Hours in the Life of Hillary Cooper of the Mint Museum.

Hillary Cooper is the director of advancement and communications at the Mint Museum. Cooper’s responsibilities include brand development, marketing, strategic communications and community relations for the entire Mint Museums organization, which includes the Mint Museum Uptown and the Mint...

More Talk About School: How Have College Admissions Changed Since We Applied?

“I just know that if I was applying to my college today there is no way they would let me in!” I am not sure how much truth there is to that statement, but I can tell you as an...

Motherhood Part II: Self-Care

This guest blog post is from Rebecca Glavin, MBA, MSW, LCSW, a therapist in Charlotte. To learn more about Rebecca, her practice and her specialties, visit her website www.glavincounseling.com. This is the first of two posts Rebecca sent us,...

Motherhood Part I: Yes, You Do Work

This guest blog post is from Rebecca Glavin, MBA, MSW, LCSW, a therapist in Charlotte. To learn more about Rebecca, her practice and her specialties, visit her website www.glavincounseling.com. This is the first of two posts Rebecca sent us,...

Here’s Our Spring Break 2017 Reading List

Whether you’re heading to a scenic spot in the Carolinas or hopping a plane for an exotic getaway, you’ll need a page-turning book for your trip along with a swimsuit and sandals. The hottest titles include the true story...

24 hours in the Life of Colleen Hughes, Mixologist and Cocktail Curator Extraordinaire

Getting to know the person responsible for some of the tastiest drinks in town, Colleen Hughes. She is responsible for some of the most delicious cocktails in Charlotte. Colleen Hughes manages four cocktail programs at four distinctly different restaurants (Growlers...

Etiquette Tips for the Modern Woman: Cocktail Party Etiquette

You're at a lovely cocktail party, but instead of enjoying the food and company, you're stressed out because you think you should have brought a hostess gift, you're starving but you can't juggle the plate while still holding your glass of...

Curious About Private School in Charlotte? What Would You Like to Know?

Take our survey below, or HERE if you are on your phone or pad and tell us what you would like to know more about when it comes to Charlotte's Independent Schools. Your responses will remain anonymous and will help...

5 Reasons Your Child Should Take a STEM Camp This Summer

  Charlotte has lots of options for summer day camps that feature sports, dance and other activities to keep kids' bodies stimulated while school is out — but what about stimulating their minds? Summer learning loss or "summer slide" affects kids of...