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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,…

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Movie Review: 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'

Nicky VanValkenburgh,

Ralph and Vanellope go online in search of a replacement part for a videogame. She thinks the internet is the perfect cure for boredom but Ralph can't wait to go home.

Retro Toys (and Their 2018 Counterparts)

Mandy Howard,

A flashback to the 1980s, with 21st-century updates

Partner Post: Your City Guide to the Holidays

Site Staff,

Charlotte Ballet's Nutcracker Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at "Nutcracker!" Join Clara as she encounters an epic battle between the Mouse King and Nutcracker, a breathtaking snowfall, jumping candy canes and the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy. Whether…

Santa’s Bag: A Holiday Shopping Tradition for Kids

Megan Finke,

Take your kids find the perfect gifts for their family and friends -- without emptying their piggy bank.

Tips on Capturing Family Milestones

Malia Jacobsen,

Some advice in time for the holidays.

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Make ‘The Nutcracker’ a Family Tradition in Charlotte

Courtney McLaughlin,

Tips for sharing a magical family experience

2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Elena Epstein,

Favorite toys — tried and tested — for the kids on your gift-giving list

Movie Review: 'The Grinch'

Nicky VanValkenburgh,

A little girl named Cindy Lou helps the Grinch understand the real meaning of Christmas.

10 Reasons to Plan a Holiday Visit to the Omni Homestead Resort

Adrian H. Wood,

From snowmobiling to a gingerbread house class, there's something for all ages.

Rethinking Your Gifting This Holiday Season

Melanie Hempe,

Gifts that spark imagination, inspiration

12 Ways Charlotte Families Can Celebrate the Holidays

Michele Huggins,

Pack up the cookies and hot chocolate and head out for one — or all 12 — of these merry holiday experiences.

Halloween Safety Tips for Families

Charlotte Parent,

Four reminders to stay safe on Halloween.

Is my Child too Young for a Haunted House?

Lucy Daniels Center,

How to know when its OK to graduate from scare-free fun to haunted happenings.

How to Enjoy a Charlotte Checkers Game With Kids

Tiffany Wolff,

Five things to know before you go to a Charlotte Checkers hockey game with children.

How to Make 'Boxtumes' Out of Amazon Prime Packages

Andy Smith,

It’s getting to be that time of the year when the Amazon Prime boxes pile up. They don’t all have to go straight to the recycling bin, though. One new trend for crafty parents is the “boxtume,” a costume that…

A Little Family Teamwork

Derek James,

A trip to 'The Nintendo Switch Family Showdown'

Explore North Carolina’s Rail Trails

Jan Campbell Wharton,

Old rail lines become recreational, scenic pathways.

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Exploring NASCAR Country in North Carolina

Bryan M. Richards,

In our house, Sundays were for racing, not football, and we were always tinkering on a project car in the garage.

31 Ways to Have a Howling Halloween in Charlotte

Megan Finke,

Make this Halloween your best Halloween yet.

Helping Kids Develop Positive Self-Worth

Malia Jacobson,

Research links healthy self-esteem to better overall physical and emotional health, improved problem-solving, better relationships and lower levels of stress.