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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,…

30 Rio Olympic Hopefuls Hail From — or Have Ties to — North Carolina

Beth Shugg,

A handful of Olympic hopefuls are North Carolina natives, or have deeply rooted ties to the Tarheel state.

7 Places to Score Good Deals in Charlotte

Renee Roberson,

Treasures await in these thrift and consignment stores.

Ruffles, Cutoffs, Fashion Belts Make a Nostalgic Return

Lauren Bell Isaacs,

Ruffles, cutoffs, fashion belts and more — these trends from your childhood are all grown up and ready to wear.

5 Tips to Organize for a Smooth School Year

Judy M. Miller,

Make this year different by following these organizational tips.

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Kelly Finley: Helping Girls Find Their Voices

Kia O. Moore,

Get to know the person behind the nonprofit organization Girls Rock Charlotte.

13 Ways To Get Your Kids To Do Their Chores

Melanie Hempe, Amy C. Eytchison,

How to make hard work = family fun.

Pregnant This Summer? Slip Into Style With Comfort

Lauren Bell Isaacs,

Dress your baby bump with pregnancy-friendly details like organic cotton, slip-on kicks and nontoxic nail polish.

What We Learned From the Fit Family Challenge

Jennifer Howe,

How the Fit Family Challenge reinvigorated the Howe Family.

Why Do You Wear Makeup, Mommy?

Brittany A Stone,

One mom's explanation for how the simple act of applying makeup has wildly different motives for different people.

Getting Fit With Our New Puppies

Jennifer Howe,

When the time is right, things fall into place.

5 Things To Do With Kids in Waxhaw This Summer

Amanda Young,

Five activities to help you and your children explore the town of Waxhaw, located in Union County.

Watching Our Garden Grow

Jennifer Howe,

One of the Howe family's goals for the Fit Family Challenge was to start a garden. This was a lofty goal.

Can Doing Chores Save Your Child's Summer?

Melanie Hempe, Amy C. Eytchison,

Why adding this key ingredient can make for a happier summer break.

4 Clever Ways To Use a Pool Noodle

Julie Loven,

There are oodles of uses for pool noodles! Check out quick and easy around-the-house uses for summer's favorite toy.

Sacking Hunger and Helping Others

Jennifer Howe,

The Howe children learn about giving back with their school food drive.

Celebrating Health, Happiness and the Return of My Wedding Ring

Jennifer Howe,

No more excuses for being unhealthy.

Retro Revival: Maillots Make a Major Comeback

Lauren Bell Isaacs,

No longer dubbed a “Mom suit,” one-piece maillots (and bare shoulders) are having a major moment.

5 Tips for Families New to Charlotte

Emily Schappacher,

Relocating is not without its challenges, particularly when children are involved.

Planting New Roots in Charlotte

Emily Schappacher,

How to make Charlotte feel like home when you're new to the area.

Graduation Etiquette for Grads and Guests

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

Essential etiquette tips for the graduate and family before and after the big day, plus tips for those receiving a graduation announcement or party invitation.