This past weekend my family moved into our long awaited house. In the midst of the boxes, the moving truck, the over abundance of ‘stuff’ to organize, I was left with a dilemma of feeding everyone. Sure the quick call for pizza delivery fit the bill for the friends and family willing to … Read More
Food & Beverage
Live it Up – Fresh! Expo Charlotte and The Green
Posted on 10.22.12
Last week I attended the Fresh! Expo, with my 3 year old son in tow. We visited the vendors and got a little insight into healthy living. One of the most difficult challenges as a parent has been keeping healthy foods and habits in mix. I try to explain the benefit of eating things that keep our … Read More
Foodie Friday: Carmel Crunch Day
Posted on 10.19.12
It was a virtual fiesta of carbs in my pantry. What to do with so many boxes of cereal, pretzels and nuts? Clearly I'd been hitting some amazing sales and using coupons wisely, but they weren't being gobbled as quickly as I hoped...and of course, in the excitement of life in general around our … Read More
Charlotte Fall Guide – Listings of Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patches, and More
Posted on 10.10.12
Welcome to The Charlotte Moms Fall Guide!! We are proud to share this list that we researched and compiled by hand. We spent a number of hours selecting the events we though you and your family would love. Please note the dates, locations and times were taken from listings so we encourage you to … Read More
Foodie Friday: Delightfully Pumpkin!
Posted on 10.5.12
It's the first Friday in October, the pumpkin patches are ready to be pounced upon (we're heading tomorrow to pick out ours) and it's only fitting that today's recipe center around this giant orange squash that screams Fall, fun and frivolity.The title for this concoction is indicative of being … Read More
Foodie Friday: Bacon Wrapped Smokies
Posted on 9.28.12
Fridays around my house mean party foods. Easy, bite-sized, pop-in-your mouth wonders. Think pizza, appetizers and finger foods that escape the fork and knife weekly grind. Setting aside the casserole dish and introducing some unique definitions on dinner, entices my family to get in a party mood. … Read More
Foodie Friday: Flipping over Figs!
Posted on 9.14.12
My windows are open, coffee cup in hand, thick slice of fresh baked banana bread perched by my keyboard and I'm putting the finishing touches on my grocery list. This week is Super Doubles at Harris Teeter, so I'm strategizing carefully. When Wednesday's deals were announced I was thrilled to find … Read More
Tweetsie Railroad Review from a Charlotte Family
Posted on 9.10.12
Now that summer is gone are you at a loss for weekend activities with your family? I strongly encourage you to take the beautiful trip through the Blue Ridge Mountains and have the time of your life at North Carolina's first amusement park: Tweetsie Railroad.My family and I (kids ages 2 and 5 … Read More
Foodie Friday: Pesto Pizza
Posted on 9.7.12
Happy Friday Friends!Whoooo-weeeee! It's been a whirlwind of a week and I'm glad to see the weekend arrive at last. I tried something fun for dinner the other night and it was so easy and delicious, I simply have to share.Pizza. We love it. We eat our weight in it. We can't get enough of … Read More
Foodie Friday: Carnival Food!
Posted on 8.31.12
Just before you fight the maddening traffic and can't find a seat at any restaurant in Charlotte due to the DNC, take a hiatus and enjoy the annual Matthews Alive festival taking place in Stumptown Park in Matthews this weekend! Starting tonight and running through Monday it will be non-stop family … Read More
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