THINGS TO DO

Where and When is Fall Color Peaking around Charlotte this year.

Although we have yet to really see fall colors here, don't let that keep you from taking a little day trip to see Fall in all of its mountain glory other places in our state. If you wait until it looks...

A Scoop Girl’s Guide To Charlotte Brew Pubs

Contributed by guest blogger & general girl-around-town Jenna Gribble. Check her blog at HelloImJenna.com: Craft beer and brew pubs seem to be everywhere I look.   Everyone is making their own beers these days.  So when the scoopcharlotte Editor asked...

Where to pick your own apples and pumpkins this fall near Charlotte NC (redirected)

Don't just watch the leaves change from inside this year...get out there!  Experience what Southern Living considers the South's best Season with these pick your own pumpkin and apple spots near Charlotte.  Whether you're looking for a place to...

Corny and Amazing. Check out one or more of these Corn Mazes near Charlotte this month.

Looking for a new way to celebrate fall?  Get lost in a local corn maze.  These aren't just for the kids, people, corn mazes are fun for all and all for fun.  We've done the work for you and found...

How to Shop Consignment Sales and a list of the Area’s Best from a local expert.

  Have you heard it? Seen it?  The giddiness that comes with an unbeatable shopping deal or stellar find… it’s just beginning.  Women from Weddington to Mooresville are smiling ear to ear as they save big on designer & brand...

What To Do Where To Go Around the Lake — July 4th Edition.

Baby, you're a firework! And we've got the Scoop on all the firework shows and July 4th festivities around the Lake... Take a screen shot of this post because you're gonna want to check out all of them!   For your...

The Best-Friend’s Guide to a 40th Birthday Party

we're sorry, you've reached an "old" article from many years ago. please click thru here to see our more current content on this topic. If ever there was a birthday where a self-indulgent, extravagant celebration was not only appropriate but, in fact,...

Catwalk for a Cause 2014

Last week {May 14} Martin Truex Jr. & Sherry Pollex hosted the 4th Annual Catwalk for a Cause benefitting the Special Needs Fund at Levine Children’s Hospital. It was held at Merino's home furnishings in Mooresville. If you weren’t there...

Mini Van? Nawwww, MINI Cooper.

For most of us in our 40s, our babies are growing up ~ blink and they go from diapers to diplomas.  Maybe it's time for a 40's commencement scoop style.  Who is ready to graduate from the mini van?...

Normcore, Sleeveface and Belfies. A few things you need to know about (or not. but still).

So, it's not really our official role to keep you in a semi-hipster state of informed.  But if not us, who?  It's not like you have friends posting belfies now, do you?  At least let's hope not.  Here is...

Best V~Day Gift To Give Your Guy ~ Hendrick Porsche

Don’t know what to get your man for Valentine’s Day? Want to make it red HOT? Worry no more, we have the perfect solution…how about an overnight experience in a Porsche from Hendrick Porsche? That’s right ladies, forget the...

An Update on the Carolina Matchmaker, my own Hitch

Y'all remember my first encounter with Laurie Berzack, the Carolina Matchmaker? If not, go catch real quick. We'll wait... (Seriously, read it. You need the first chapter of this story.) Okay. You're up to speed on the basics. Now, let me...