NAPPA Top Toys for 2009: Board & Card Games
Board games are fun for everyone. See what the National Parenting Publications Awards choose for all ages and stages.
Food + Fun
Holiday Cookie Contest Winning Recipe
Reader Melissa Powell shares her delicious cookie recipe that will make any holiday meal special.
Lupie's
Our family loves a trip to the run-down shack on Monroe Road known as Lupie's. Though it's not much to look at on the outside, inside is one of Charlotte's best café's.
Local Moms Share Their Birthday Party Pet Peeves
Recently, we asked our readers about what bugs them at birthday parties. Here's what they said!
It bugs moms when...
5 Things for Mom's Purse on Halloween
Halloween may be scary, but it doesn't have to be dangerous. Parents should educate themselves about potential dangers and take the necessary precautions to keep children safe.
Birthday Party Ideas: Pirate & Scavenger Hunt Fun
Is your son seeking a fun birthday party with his pals, or is your daughter wishing for a cool and exciting way to celebrate her big day with her friends? We have two easy party themes for you that are sure to be a hit and keep kids active and on the hunt.
Avoid Fright-Night Fears
Surprises and spooky images of Halloween may be fun for some kids, but what's your child's threshold for scary subject matter?
Snapper En Papillote
Serves 4
Prep Time: About 30 minutes
Charlotte Parent Recipes Snapper en Papillote
Lemon Lavender Cake
Prep Time: 90 minutes (Make the cake in two sections, then create the filling while the cake bakes)
Serves: 8
Keep Your Pets Safe From Halloween Hazards
The arrival of Halloween brings fun parties, trick or-treaters and lots of delicious candies. However, some of the same goodies and decorations we humans are fond of can be potentially hazardous to our pets.
O' Scrap! What Can I Make for the Holidays?
If the thought of scrapbooking makes you cringe and conjure up images of yellowed photos from high school in a leatherette-bound construction paper contraption with faded corsages and swim team ribbons bulging from its contents, think again.
Teaching the True Meaning of the Season
Create new traditions and find ways to emphasive what the holiday season is really about.
Super St. Patrick's Day Websites
Top o' the mornin' to you, lads and lasses! Lay down your shillelagh (that's an Irish walking stick to you), step from the clovers and shamrocks and try your hand at St. Patrick's Day on the Internet.
Create A Backyard Habitat
Beckon birds, butterflies and more with these 4 elements of the ideal backyard habitat.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Want to catch a great ball game this summer? Find out more about regional teams all across the Carolinas.
The Kitchen as a Classroom
Family time stirs up lessons in manners, nutrition and safety.
Avanti's: Authentic Italian at the Arboretum
Take the family to Avanti's for great cuisine in a welcoming environment.
Parent Survival Kits
On the road, at the game or at a restaurant, we've got great ideas on how to help parents survive with three handy kits to to keep those kids entertained.
Cool School Tools for 2009
Gadgets and gizmos the make the school year better.
Keep Your Home Secure While Away
Learn simple tricks and tips to keep burglars away while your family is on vacation.
Viriginia Creeper Trail
Try this exciting, outdoor hiking and biking adventure in neighboring Virginia.
Keep ‘Em Busy – Products that Make Summer Fun
From easy-to-use sunscreen to a breezy story about summer clouds, to the latest Phineas and Ferb DVD, we've got a list of great products for the summer.
Make Your Own Tornado
Step by step instructions for cool, weather craft and experiment.
Family Bike Adventures in the Southeast
Take your family on a bike ride this summer on one or more of these four awesome trails! These are some of the nicest trails in the Southeast.
