Parent To Know: Jen Dufresne
The personal trainer owns a fitness studio in SouthPark
Author: Taylor Bowler
Go. Play. See.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This March
From building mini-gardens to free art kits
The Pint-Sized Foodie: Havana 33
The latest from our 7-year-old food critic
Parents to Know: Andrew and Alyssa Wilen
Andrew and Alyssa Wilen are the team behind Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen, the Lower South End spot where you can take a cooking class, pick up a prepared family meal, or come for Saturday brunch. The Wilens, married for five years,…
Room We Love: A Space for a 9-Year-Old Avid Reader
Designer Lauren Clement teams up with Impact Design Resources to build a stylish storage system and book nook
RECIPE: Jess Bentley’s Chocolate Bark
In honor of National Chocolate Lover’s Month, recipe developer and food stylist Jess Bentley shared her recipe for chocolate bark. The mom of two loves to make the treat at home, especially during the cold winter months when she needs…
4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte: February 2021
From doughnuts to the Hearts Wall
Editor's Note (February 2021): The Worst Crush I Ever Had
Last week my 7-year-old used our washing machine as his hiding place for a game of hide-and-seek. Was it a creative move? Sure. But was it the smartest place to hide? Definitely not. Now the washing machine is broken and…
The Pint-Sized Foodie: A Visit to Moosehead Grill
Each month, our 7-year-old resident foodie visits a different Charlotte-area restaurant that’s kid-friendly—but not a kid-topia. He orders something he’s never tried before and reports back with his recommendations for kids and their parents. Here is his review of Moosehead…
Editor's Note: Self-Care in the Age of Coronavirus
I’ve started to write this editor’s note so many times in my head over the last week—in the car, in the shower, as I unload the dishwasher. But I abandon my train of thought to help my kids log in…
Parent to Know: Author Marnie Schneider
She talks about her 'Gameday' series of children’s books and much, much more
Room We Love: Sleep and Study
Designer Brenna Morgan transforms her daughter’s bedroom into a pretty, preppy retreat
Go. Play. See.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte in January
From seasonal pops to Optimist Hall's candy store
KID-FRIENDLY RECIPE: Bruce Moffett’s Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza
He often makes this tasty take with his 11-year-old son, Daniel
Parent to Know: Shawn Flynn
The one-time reporter recently stepped into a new role at Holy Angels
The Pint-Sized Foodie: A Visit to Blacow Burger
The latest from our kid food critic
Editor’s Note (December 2020): What Would Dolly Parton Do?
When my kids were toddlers I signed them both up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. If you’re not familiar, it’s a program that sends your child one free book in the mail every month until they’re five. Dolly selects…
Tips on Crafting Holiday Cookies With Kids
Insight comes from Sweet Girl Cookies
Room We Love: A Polished Bunkroom in Cornelius
Lauren Clement designs a versatile guestroom for a family’s lakefront retreat
Go.Play.See.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte in December
Drive-in movies, Gingerbread Lane, and more
The Pint-Sized Foodie: A Visit to Taqueria Mal Pan
The latest from our kid food critic
Room We Love: A Tween Bonus Room
Designer Jacy Painter Kelly creates a mature, transitional space for two growing girls
RECIPE: Chef Luca Annunziata’s Pomodoro Sauce
Make this at home with your kids this weekend
The Pint-Sized Foodie: A Visit to Stroke
The latest from our 7-year-old food critic
