Go. Play. See.: 4 Fun Things to Experience in Charlotte in January
From seasonal pops to Optimist Hall's candy store
Hands-On Weather Activities
Get the kids interested in weather patterns by experimenting with activites that are weather related.
5 Summer Boredom Busters
You can find lots of ways to beat the blues with your kids when summer boredom sets in — even in your own back yard.
Cantina Nachos
Cantina Nachos Recipe
Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Dinner
The dinner mantra is . . . Good Food Simply Prepared, the Fewer Ingredients, the Better.
Haricots Verts (Green Beans) Potato Soup
Haricots Verts (Green Beans) Potato Soup Servings: 10-12 (about three quarts) From: Chef Joseph Bonaparte Prep time: 2 hours
Q&A with Geocache Expert Graeme McGufficke
Asheville, North Carolina is a mecca for geocachers and a fitting home for a cacher of world-class experience. Meet Graeme McGufficke
Recipe: Honey Cake for Rosh Hashana
Honey Cake is a traditional Rosh Hashanah dessert symbolizing a "sweet" new year.
Atlanta Lights Up for the Holidays
Read about how to create a family-fun vacation to Atlanta during the holiday season.
Airport Diversions and other Kid-Friendly Tips
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.
Bow-Tie Chicken
Bow-Tie Chicken Recipe
Home for the Holidays: Being Mom in Your Mom's House
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."
7 Tips for Family Farmers' Market Fun
Farmers’ market outings are fun (and educational) for kids
CHEF ROBBY
Seasonings for barbecue favorites.
5 Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes
Great costume ideas for those parents who want to put their own touch on a special outfit.
American Girl Boutique and Bistro
No trip to Atlanta would be complete without a stop to one of the most popular and coveted stores in the country.
Help for Bug Bites and Bee Stings
Ahhh, summer -- July Fourth fireworks, family barbecues, ice cold watermelon, weekends at the beach ... and bug bites. Or worse -- bee, hornet and wasp stings.
10 Tips for a Summer Block Party
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.
Vegetable Salad
Vegetable Salad Recipe
Port and Orange Gravy
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
Family-Friendly, Good-For-You-Pasta (Feeds 5)
Recipe for May
10 Activities Under $10
A list of fun things to do that won't break the bank.
Chef Victoria Hooker
Great recipes and food ideas from leading, local chef Victoria Hooker.
A Stone Mountain Holiday
Consider a special side trip to Stone Mountain for some more holiday cheer.
Explore Family Dining
Family Dining + Kids Eat Free
Family-friendly and Kids Eat Free restaurants in the greater Charlotte area.
