Go. Play. See.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte in January
From seasonal pops to Optimist Hall's candy store
From seasonal pops to Optimist Hall's candy store
Get the kids interested in weather patterns by experimenting with activites that are weather related.
You can find lots of ways to beat the blues with your kids when summer boredom sets in — even in your own back yard.
The dinner mantra is . . . Good Food Simply Prepared, the Fewer Ingredients, the Better.
Haricots Verts (Green Beans) Potato Soup Servings: 10-12 (about three quarts) From: Chef Joseph Bonaparte Prep time: 2 hours
Asheville, North Carolina is a mecca for geocachers and a fitting home for a cacher of world-class experience. Meet Graeme McGufficke
Honey Cake is a traditional Rosh Hashanah dessert symbolizing a "sweet" new year.
Read about how to create a family-fun vacation to Atlanta during the holiday season.
Summertime travel with children, especially when it includes airports, can be challenging. Jerry Chandler, aviation expert and father of five, is a correspondent for Cheapflights’ "Flight News" blog. He offers these tips for families flying with kids. • Book direct, non-stop flights whenever possible, to avoid airplane changes.
Nigel Bronson is an inquisitive and enthusiastic 2-year-old who likes to run and explore. His mom thinks that’s just fine; if he falls, he learns to slow down. "With a child, it’s better they learn through experience," explained Courtney Bronson of Charlotte. "I can say, ‘No, Nigel. Stop Nigel, don’t do that,’ but Nigel is going to do it until he learns there are consequences to it. I’d rather he learn that than to continually holler and go after him."
Farmers’ market outings are fun (and educational) for kids
Great costume ideas for those parents who want to put their own touch on a special outfit.
No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a stop to one of the most popular and coveted stores in the country.
Ahhh, summer -- July Fourth fireworks, family barbecues, ice cold watermelon, weekends at the beach ... and bug bites. Or worse -- bee, hornet and wasp stings.
Looking for a way to finally introduce yourself to the new neighbor down the street? Are your kids begging you to host an all-day water balloon war? Whether wanting to swap recipes or socialize within the neighborhood, block parties are time-honored traditions in neighborhoods all across the country.
It will be good to know standards of quality for sauces before you get into this recipe. The sauce should be smooth, with no lumps; not too pasty, but thick enough to coat the back of a spoon lightly. It should have a distinctive, but well-balanced flavor — salt and pepper should be present in the taste, but should not dominate flavor. No starchy taste should be present. The appearance should be smooth, with a good shine, and have a good color for its type (rich deep brown for brown sauce; white
Great recipes and food ideas from leading, local chef Victoria Hooker.
Consider a special side trip to Stone Mountain for some more holiday cheer.
Family-friendly and Kids Eat Free restaurants in the greater Charlotte area.