Labor Day weekend signals the end of vacation season, and many dogs and cats will be joining their owners for a final summer getaway. Although car trips can be stressful for many household pets, experts agree that they do not have to be if drivers take some simple precautions.
This summer’s release of Ratatouille, presented an opportunity to inspire our three children to eat something new. The movie tells the story of a Parisian rat named Remy, who possesses a particular talent for cooking. And Ratatouille – a Provencal peasant dish of sautéed and baked vegetables - features heavily in the picture’s finale.
Any dog — even a good one — can bite if it feels threatened. Try these tips to keep kids safe with dogs.
Frosty weather, flickering candles and glittering decorations create holiday ambiance. They also account for thousands of personal tragedies each year. Home fires increase significantly between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, and they’re often sparked by heating sources, candles and poorly placed decorations. To keep your home and family safe this holiday season, call your local furnace specialist or chimney sweep and be mindful with holiday decorations, especially candles.
Charlotte Parent staffers share traditions and tips to make the holidays joyful.
I was as guilty of a super-sized life as the next person — we crammed our schedules full of activities, took vacations, had new cars and our shopping list often contained non-essential purchases. Then came the "dot bomb," and we faced three years of tech-induced layoffs. We didn’t have a choice — we had to downsize.
The dinner mantra is . . . Good Food Simply Prepared, the Fewer Ingredients, the Better.
When Kerry Leasure, a Dilworth homeowner, found out three years ago that she was pregnant with her first daughter, she knew instantly that she wanted to design her dream vintage nursery.
If you haven’t introduced your child to celebrating the global day that is set aside for appreciating the environment, there is no better time than the present to start.
Green remodeling can be done in small ways. Here's a list of 10 ideas to get you started.
Get your kids to clear the clutter for good, with expert tips and great advice from Moms who've been there.
"Green" is the new black. Find out ways to go "green" from experts and local families.
Ideas on how to make a home more "green"
In the quest for hiring a handyman, do your homework and ask these 10 questions before signing anything.
Tips on how the whole family can learn to conserve water around the home
Tips on fireworks safety from The Charlotte Fire Department
A list of some of the very latest furnishings for outdoors.
Everything you need to know about creating comfortable, stylish outdoor rooms.
Tips on how to get kids organized and ready for back to school.
Before your baby arrives you can work with your cat or dog to make that first encounter — and the rest of the pet/child interactions — go as smoothly as possible.
Sharing a bedroom is usually done out of economic necessity. Although it can be challenging in many ways, it's also beneficial from more than just a financial perspective. Find out how.
A look at bartering, swapping and exchanging goods and services with other families.
You'll find great ideas on swaps with tips on how to use or perhaps start your own.
A look at the latest,greenest cars available today.
