Creative Easter Basket Ideas
Deluxe Easter Surprise Balls. Unwind layers of colorful crepe paper ribbons to reveal 12 mini prizes inside. Available at Paper Skyscraper, 330 East Blvd. PLUS PLUS. This STEM construction toy has kept…
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GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
GET YOUR SWEETS AND SNACK FIX Check out Sips & Dips, a new family-owned soda shop that opens April 2 at Promenade on Providence. Get customizable sodas, (think syrups, creams and fresh citrus garnishes), sparkling water refreshers with fresh fruit…
THE PINT-SIZED FOODIE: An introduction to Fat Cat Burgers + Bakeshop
Each month, our 8-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 Fat…
LILY BAKES: S’mores Biscuits
Lily Barnes is our 10-year-old resident kid baker. Each month she shares an original recipe that kids can make at home with their parents, plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to make your treat extra special. Here is…
THE GANG’S ALL HERE! A guide to multi-generational travel
After two years of limited contact with extended family and friends, you’re probably overdue for a visit. If a beach vacation or mountain getaway is in your plans, consider these four destinations for a big group. Bald Head Island, North…
ROOM WE LOVE: Big Kid Refresh
When her longtime clients wanted to update their children’s bedrooms, Hadley Quisenberry was already familiar with their Cotswold home. The owner and principal designer of West Trade Interiors had worked alongside her mother and business partner Lisa Britt to renovate…
STAY PUT: 5 thematic staycations for a spring break at home
If a traditional family getaway isn’t in your plans this spring break, you can still have a week of fun and relaxation in your hometown. Below is a roundup of thematic staycations to help you ditch your day-to-day routine…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
CATCH AN OUTDOOR LIGHT DISPLAY Visit the Rail Trail from March 4 - 20 and experience I Heart Rail Trail: Lights, an interactive light installation that returns to South End for the third consecutive year. For 16 days, the stretch…
THE PINT-SIZED FOODIE: An introduction to Milkbread
Each month, our 8-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 Milkbread…
LILY BAKES: Raspberry & White Chocolate Muffins
Lily Barnes is our 10-year-old resident kid baker. Each month she shares an original recipe that kids can make at home with their parents, plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to make your treat extra special. Here is…
REV YOUR ENGINES! Introduce your family to the world of NASCAR
Motorsports are part of the community in Charlotte, celebrated in local museums, the annual Speed Street Festival, and at nearby complexes like Charlotte Motor Speedway and zMAX Dragway. If fast cars and pit crews have piqued your children’s interest, it…
7 Things to Know About 'MoLi'
A mini-library on wheels named MoLi (pronounced "Molly") took to the open road at the start of the year. Here are 7 cool things to know about the library's newest addition. A New Generation Did you know MoLi isn't the…
WEEKENDER: Atlanta
A-Town, Hotlanta, Hollywood of the South, the Big Peach. Atlanta has countless nicknames, and in North Carolina we often refer to it as “Charlotte’s big sister.” It has more people, traffic, shopping, and restaurants—like a bigger, flashier version of Charlotte.…
ROOM WE LOVE: For Art's Sake
Designer Cheryl Luckett had worked with the owners of this Davidson home in 2018, not long after they moved in. The young couple, both in the medical field, didn’t have much time to focus on design. They left those decisions…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
TAKE THE CAMP PASSPORT CHALLENGE Camp North End will host a Valentine’s-themed Camp Passport challenge February 1-28. Pick up a Camp Passport from any of the 16 participating businesses; if you purchase an item from eight of them throughout the month, you can redeem it for…
THE PINT-SIZED FOODIE: An introduction to Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue
Each month, our 8-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 Gyu-Kaku…
LILY BAKES: Banana Bread
Lily Barnes is our 10-year-old resident kid baker. Each month she shares an original recipe that kids can make at home with their parents, plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to make your treat extra special. Here is Lily’s…
A Charlottean's Guide to Winter Outings
Whether you want to head outdoors into the crisp temperatures or prefer to stay cozy indoors, there are plenty of winter activities around Charlotte that will make both camps happy. Read on for our favorites. Ice Skate at the U.S.…
More Plants, Less Meat: An introduction to Reducetarianism
If you haven’t yet heard about Reducetarianism, there’s a good chance you will in the new year. Whole Foods predicts it will be a top 10 food trend in 2022. In a culture of extreme diets, Reducetarianism focuses on what…
Healthy Family Meals for the New Year
When I was a kid, my mom made one dinner that catered primarily to my father's palate. Unless it was a special occasion, my mom didn’t ask my brothers and me what we were in the mood to eat, and…
THE PINT-SIZED FOODIE: An introduction to Aliño Pizzeria
Each month, our 8-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 Aliño…
GO. PLAY. SEE.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte This Month
TOYS, GAMES, AND TRAINS EXHIBIT Take a day trip to the Kings Mountain Historical Museum and check out the 19th annual Toys, Games and Trains exhibit. See model train displays assembled by local “S” gaugers, railroad memorabilia, antique toys, and…
LILY BAKES: Shortbread Christmas Cookies
Lily Barnes is our 10-year-old resident kid baker. Each month she shares an original recipe that kids can make at home with their parents, plus a few behind-the-scenes tips and tricks to make your treat extra special. Here is Lily’s…
11 Holiday Meal Options in Charlotte
'Tis the season for hectic days and restless nights. Save yourself some added stress and pick up a heat-and-serve holiday meal. Order desserts and sides to accompany your homemade entrees, or go for the whole shebang with a full meal.…
