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Picture Perfect Porches

Taylor Bowler,

Lori Shaw and Jennifer Dolan met eight years ago, when their kids were in preschool. Both had lived and worked in New York; now, they lived five minutes apart in south Charlotte. “We came from the northeast, where fall is,…

What Happened to My Car?

Derek James,

Dreaming of a clean, food-free vehicle.

Get to Know: Krystle Sauls

Michele Huggins,

Meet the owner of Pachyderm Music Lab and the director of Girls Rock Charlotte.

Holiday Meal Etiquette Tips

Aimee Symington, Etiquette Expert, Instructor and Creator of Game on Manners,

Learn to set the table correctly, and handle the picky eater, the lazy guest, and wild child for a stress-free holiday gathering.

'Ferdinand' the Movie: What Parents Need to Know

Nicky VanValkenburgh,

"Ferdinand" is a warm and charming take on how appearances can be deceiving.

2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Addie Gottwald,

Whether it’s a present for a toddler, a child who loves all things sports, a young artist or tech-loving preteen, our annual gift guide has you covered.

Get to Know Kat Eckles

Michele Huggins,

Eckles co-owns Clean Juice and is a mother of five.

The Path to Adoption

Michele Huggins,

Mercedes Cotchery, wife of former NFL Carolina Panther Jerricho Cotchery and mom to five adopted children shares insights on adopting a child.

#GivingTuesdayCLT Kicks Off

Michele Huggins,

#GivingTuesdayCLT supports 235 nonprofits and rallies Charlotteans to give back to the community, families and children.

A Teen's Perspective on the iGeneration

Emma Husk,

Tips for parents to understand and help their iGeneration kids.

Get to Know: Jena Burgin-Peters

Michele Huggins,

Meet Jena Burgin-Peters, the owner of JBP Entertainment-Dance Studio.

Get to Know: Lisa Palmer

Michele Huggins,

CycleBar owner and mom of five shares her thoughts on work-life balance and what inspires her.

Sip and Shop at Not Your Mom's Pop-Up Shop

Michele Huggins,

Grab a friend and make an afternoon of shopping at the Not Your Mom's Pop-Up Shop.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Kicks Off Community Read

Meryle Leonard,

This October, all ages can be a part of a community-wide book club with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's annual Community Read.

Neighbors Make a Difference

Derek James,

Do you have a great relationship with the family next door? Sept. 28 is Good Neighbor Day.

Pursuing Your Passion Even in the Midst of Diaper Duty

Meagan Church,

Yes, you can make time for what you love.

Get to Know: Sarah Baucom

Michele Huggins,

Sarah Baucom is co-founder of Girl Tribe Co., Pink Toast and Girl Tribe Pop Up.

5 Mompreneurs Use Talents, Hobbies to Craft Home Businesses

Vanessa Infanzon,

These Charlotte-area stay-at-home moms are using their skills to become savvy business owners.

Reclaiming the Weekend

Lilly Vicens,

Set a family rhythm that works.

10 Things Parents Should Stop Worrying About

Lara Krupicka,

Drop these things from your list of parenting pressures.

Get to Know: Tina Postel of Loaves & Fishes

Michele Huggins,

Tina Postel shares her take on raising three children in Charlotte while also serving as executive director of a nonprofit that provides food to families in need.