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Who says Pumpkin has to be sweet? Try one of these savory dishes, and you will never go back to only eating pumpkin in pies! Thanksgiving meals will never be the same once you discover how versatile this stuff can be!
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7 Savory Pumpkin Recipes

I love me some pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin latte, pumpkin seeds…give it to me! In my youth, however, I only ever ate pumpkin that was sweetened. It was usually in some sort of dessert… { read more }

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Here is a list of places where you can score a free meal for your kid in Charlotte, NC. Who says a night out has to cost a fortune.
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17 Places Where Kids Can Eat For Free In Charlotte

Everyone loves a good dinner out every now and again, but sometimes the effects on the wallet aren’t so great, especially when it is a family affair. However, if you are a family visiting… { read more }

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Find your next favorite grocery store at Super G Mart on E Independence Blvd in Charlotte, NC
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5 Reasons to Grocery Shop at Super G Mart

Super G Mart on E Independence claims to have the largest selection of international food in North Carolina, and if you’ve ever visited this behemoth of a grocery store you will certainly be inclined… { read more }

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Moms, stop beating yourself up over every little thing. Mom guilt is real, but you don't have to carry it over everything!
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Surviving Mom Guilt: Birthday Parties

I had a birthday last week (yay me!) That got me to thinking about birthdays in general which led to thinking about all the birthday parties my kids have had throughout the years—which inevitably… { read more }

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Shake Shack has made its debut in Charlotte, the lines are long, and the food is pricey. But is it worth the trip?
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Charlotte Has a Shake Shack

The first time I visited a Shake Shack, I was in New York City. The restaurant pops up on a lot of those lists of things you have to do while in the Big… { read more }

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Back to school time means packing lunchboxes,. Here are 30 ideas to help you with the question "what's for lunch?"
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One Month of Non-Sandwich Lunchbox Ideas For Back to School

August means get ready for back to school time and coming up with interesting lunchbox ideas. My not-so-little guy is headed off to 7th grade this year, and that means he is eating about… { read more }

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The Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC is an awesome place to do some adventure sports like rafting, ziplining, or mountain biking. Or for those that prefer a slower pace: flat water kayaking or paddleboarding, plenty of hiking trails. When you are ready for refreshments grab a draft from a local brewery and watch the kayakers from the patio seating of the onsite restaurant.
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The U.S. National Whitewater Center

One of my absolute favorite places in Charlotte is the Whitewater Center. Not only is there a ton of stuff to do there, but everything about the place just puts out this really cool… { read more }

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Enter the giveaway for your chance to win two #familyfuntimegames! Use Your Thiinkball and the Digital Escape Room game from Prettiful Designs.
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12 Fantastic #FamilyFunTime Activities and a GIVEAWAY!!!

Did you get a chance to enter the giveaway yet? I partnered up with the lovely ladies from Adventures of a Super 8, Use Your Thinkball, and Prettiful Designs on a little #familyfuntime giveaway… { read more }

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An excellent list of games you can play as a family! Spend more quality time together.
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10 Games for Family Fun Time

We have been seriously slacking on the family fun time around my house. As my kids get older, it seems we spend less time doing things as a family. My teenager is working now, and… { read more }

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The 1980s had some of the best fantasy films ever made, and they are perfect for sharing with your kids today!
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80’s Movies You Should Totally Be Watching With Your Kids

I spent my formative years in the 80s watching movies on clunky VHS tapes that my parents rented from the local video store and waiting by my boombox covered in Lisa Frank stickers to… { read more }

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