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June 17, 2013
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An Exercise in Patience

This week I learned why some people never move. We moved our family into a new house, and as I finish this weeks newsletter up (via a hot spot from my phone because we STILL have no internet) I am surrounded by boxes, my kitchen is pretty ready to go, the kids beds are set up and I have found trash cans which to be honest was a major victory. Moving is the ultimate exercise in patience, you hurry up and wait for so much and then you end up in a house filled with boxes and you have to patient with yourself because it does not all get done over night, or in a weekend. I have so much vision for our new house I want to hurry up and do it all but I know if I have patience it will be done the way I envision it. I must say, the best part of moving has actually been losing my internet access. I put an out of office response on my email and I have been pretty much offline for the last 4-5 days. It's been awesome. The nature of my job does not really allow for me to do that on a regular basis but I am going to take a tech vacation more often, it has been great! 





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  • Below you will find our top picks for activities this week. You can find the rest of the week's events at this link or by checking out the calendar button in the top bar of the home page! We make every effort to ensure that the events we list have the most up to date information but things change so please call ahead. We do not personally check out each event, a listing in the calendar does not constitute an endorsement of the event! 

Rebecca  


Charlotte Squawks

Don't Miss Ninesense


Looking for a great night out? Book your sitter now and get tickets for Charlotte Squawks! Ninesense is the latest show by Charlotte Squawks and is funnier than ever! We saw the show this weekend and I was in tears laughing. With a great line up of numbers including "Randolph Road", "County Commission", "Kid Drop" and my personal fav "Governor Style", the creative team has truly outdone themselves this year. The local celeb sightings are also a great reason to see the show! The night we were there, the Governor ...

Quidam

Enter to win!

Cirque is back with the great family friendly show Quidam, you can see a preview of the show here. Quidam features 52 acrobats, musicians, singers and characters! Quidam is playing at Time Warner Cable Arena July 3-7, tickets start at $30 for children and $37 for adults.  We are giving away a family 4 pack of tickets to see the show on July 6 at 3:30! 

To enter to win tickets to take your family to see Quidam, leave a comment below and a winner will be selected at ...

Quick Easy Lunch (aka SnackLunch)

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I'm lucky that my 3 year old is not a picky eater, but she does get a little fussy sometimes if food is mixed up, mushy, or hard to keep on a fork. Her favorite thing to eat is anything with her hands! This lunch is one of her favorites because she can help me get it ready by loading up the plates. She has dubbed it "SnackLunch." Which means, "I don't need a fork!" I had a hard time getting a picture because she kept snitching pieces ...

Kaplan University Offers Scholarships for Military

Kaplan University, a leader in higher education innovation, and the American Freedom Foundation, an organization committed to honoring members of the armed forces, have teamed up to form the Kaplan University/American Freedom Foundation scholarship program for the spouses and dependents of active-duty service members.

“The American Freedom Foundation supports our military servicemen and women in a variety of ways, and partnering with Kaplan University to help them further their education is another important step in helping these families achieve their goals,” said Sgt. Major of the Army (RETIRED) Jack ...

This Week's Picks:

June 18th through June 19th

Tuesday, June 18 - Summer Movie Express - Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Summer Movie Express is a great way to keep everyone entertained. Enjoy Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days!
Where: There are three theatres that are participating in Summer Movie Express, Regal Phillips Place Stadium 10, Regal Starlight Stadium 14, and Regal Stonecrest At Piper Glen Stadium 22
When: 10:00 AM
Who: All Ages
How: ready to see a great movie!
Cost: Tickets are a $1 and a portion of the proceeds go to the Will Rogers Institute
For more info: check it out here 
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Tuesday, June 18 - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents: Gem Mining with the Schiele Museum

An interactive performance from the Schiele Museum all about gem mining.
Where: Morrison Regional Library
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 5-11
How: Register here
Cost: Free
For more info: For more information check out here
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Wednesday, June 19 - Miss Gwen’s Music Den (Sponsored)

Sing, dance, play instruments, and learn rhythmic and tonal patterns.
Where: Healthy Home Market’s Community Room, 2707 South Blvd, Charlotte NC
When: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Who: Ages Birth to 5 years old and their parent or caregiver
How: Sing on by for a great time!
Cost: $10 (each additional child is $5)
For more info: Check it out here 
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This Week's Calendar:

June 17th through June 23rd

Monday, June 17 - Story Time Monday


Join Ms. Leigh for a fun story time.
Where: Chick-fil-A Cotswold
When: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: 18 month to 4 years old
How: ready to listen to a great story and have fun!
Cost: free
For more info: call (704) 366-0073
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Tuesday, June 18 - Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Presents Terrific Tuesdays: Flow Circus

A bit of juggling, magic, and tons of laughs with Flow Circus.
Where: ImaginON
When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM (A second act for Flow Circus at 1:00 PM)
Who: All Ages
How: Tickets are available on June 5th on ImaginOn's Website.
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here 
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Tuesday, June 18 - Robotics Club

Using LEGO Minstorms, learn how to deign and program robots.
Where: Morrison Regional Library
When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 12-18
How: Come ready to have fun building robots.
Cost: free
For more info: check it out here 
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Tuesday, June 18 - Summer Reading Families~Cave Art Myers Park Library

Hear a story about cave art and make some of your own!
Where: Myers Park Library 
When: 2:00 PM
Who: Open to all ages
How: Register at this link
Cost: Free
For more info: For more information check out Myers Park Library
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Tuesday, June 18 - Bibliobop! - ImaginOn

Dance, dance to children's favorite tunes!!!
Where: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center 
When: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Dance, boogie, and shimmy with the family!
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here
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Wednesday, June 19 - Summer Movie Express - Parental Guidance

Summer Movie Express is a great way to keep everyone entertained. Enjoy Parental Guidance!
Where: There are three theatres that are participating in Summer Movie Express, Regal Phillips Place Stadium 10, Regal Starlight Stadium 14, and Regal Stonecrest At Piper Glen Stadium 22
When: 10:00 AM
Who: All Ages
How: ready to see a great movie!
Cost: Tickets are a $1 and a portion of the proceeds go to the Will Rogers Institute
For more info: check it out here 
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Wednesday, June 19 - Puppet Show at Nature Museum

The Creatures of the Night
Where: Nature Museum
When: 10:30 AM (A second puppet show at 4:00 PM)
Who: Open to all ages
How: Sit back and enjoy the informative and fun show!
Cost: Free with museum admission
For more info: For more information follow this link.
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Wednesday, June 19 - Chess Club

Come play chess. All skill levels welcomed. 
Where: Morrison Regional Library
When: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 12-18
How: Ready to have a good game!
Cost: free
For more info: check it out here 
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Wednesday, June 19 - Summer Performers/Presenters: Beth Hutchison, Storyteller

An interactive performance by Beth Hutchison.
Where: Matthews Library
When: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 5-11
How: Registration starts June 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM by calling (704) 416-5000
Cost: free
For more info: check it out here
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Thursday, June 20 - Puppet Show at Nature Museum

Creatures of the Night
Where: Nature Museum
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Open to all ages
How: Sit back and enjoy the informative and fun show!
Cost: Free with museum admission
For more info: For more information follow this link.
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Thursday, June 20 - South County Library Art Club

Express your creativity in different media in South County's young artist club. 

Where: South County Regional
When: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Who: Ages 12-18
How: Register for the program here

Cost: Free
For more info: For more information check out this link.
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Thursday, June 20 - River Jam

Come enjoy sunset over the Catawba River with great music in the background. 
Where: White Water Center
When: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Ready for a nice and fun evening.
Cost: $5 parking or $40 annual parking pass. Plus the cost of food and any activites other than River Jam.
For more info: check it out here 
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Thursday, June 20 - Rockin’ & Reelin’ 2013

Pineville Parks and Recreation presents the Charlotte Symphony. Come have a great time listening to beautiful music.
Where: Pineville Lake Park
When: 7:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: have a great time listening to the Charlotte Symphony
Cost: free
For more info: check it out here
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Friday, June 21 - Rookie Science - ImaginOn

Have a blast investigating Science through books.
Where: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center 
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (A second Rookie Science at 2:00 PM)
Who: Family
How: Have fun exploring books through Science!
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here 
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Friday, June 21 - Kids Club Bee-licious Event

Come learn about bees. With crafts, snacks, and a exhibition about bees. 
Where: Whole Foods Market
When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: With a buzzing fun time!
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here 
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Friday, June 21 - Board Game Friday - ImaginOn

Have a blast playing your favorite board games and maybe find a new favorite.
Where: ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center 
When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Ages 5-11
How: Have fun with board games!
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here 
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Friday, June 21 - Charlotte Mecklenburg Presents: Tom Cassen (Beyond the Snapshot- PART 1)

A two part digital photography workshop given by Tom Cassen. Access to a digital camera is necessary.
Where: Matthews Library
When: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: Teens 12-18
How: register begins on June 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Contact (704) 416-5000
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here 
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Friday, June 21 - Movies at the Park

Despicable Me. Free bottled water, popcorn, prizes, and face painting. 
Where: Ballantyne Corporate Park, just off Ballantyne Commons Parkway and John J Delaney Drive.
When: 7:30 PM (Movie starts at dusk.)
Who: all ages
How: Come early to find a great spot and enjoy a fun family event.
Cost: free
For more info: check it out here 
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Saturday, June 22 - Lowe's Build & Grow

Have so much fun building Monsters University Chest.
Where: Lowe's Home Improvement 
When: 10:00 AM
Who: All Ages
How: Register here
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here 
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Saturday, June 22 - Free Crafts for Kids at Lakeshore Learning

Summer is Here! Design a beautiful beach scene Welcome Summer door hanger.
Where: Lakeshore Learning, 10005 E. Independence Blvd. Matthews, NC 28105
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: with your creative eye, go on and have fun crafting
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here
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Saturday, June 22 - Get Set 4 Kindergarten

Get ready for Kindergarten by participating in stories and activities that help prepare children for success.
Where: Matthews Library
When: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Who: Rising Kindergartners
How: Registration starts on June 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM by calling (704) 416-5000
Cost: free
For more info: check it out here
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Saturday, June 22 - Matthews Summer Concert and Movie Series- Charlie Brown’s Tribute to The Coasters

Come out and listen to Charlie Brown's Tribute to The Coasters! Lots of fun activities to enjoy while listening to great music.
Where: Stumptown Park
When: 7:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: head on over for fun for all.
Cost: Free, there will be vendors on site with food, treats, and drinks.
For more info: check it out here
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Saturday, June 22 - Movies at the Mall

Enjoy a movie night at Carolina Place Mall. Their outdoor courtyard transforms into a movie theater and tonight they are showing, Oz the Great and Powerful - Radio Disney Movie Night. Free popcorn and a pre-show of entertainment! Mall retailers will be have some surprises and great offerings. 
Where: Carolina Place Mall
When: 7:30 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Come on out for a fun night
Cost: Free
For more info: Check it out here
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Sunday, June 23 - Puppet Show at Nature Museum

Creatures of the Night
Where: Nature Museum
When: 2:00 PM
Who: Open to all ages
How: Sit back and enjoy the informative and fun show!
Cost: Free with museum admission
For more info: For more information follow this link.
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Sunday, June 23 - Lowe's Build & Grow

Have so much fun building Monsters University Chest.
Where: Lowe's Home Improvement
When: 2:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Register here
Cost: Free
For more info: check it out here 
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Sunday, June 23 - Story time with Grandpa Tree

January's theme is Woods in Winter.  Grandpa Tree talks to the animals that survive and prosper during the cold winter season as Grandpa Tree calls them in for a close-up view.
Where: Nature Museum
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Open to all ages
How: Ready to learn from Charlotte's only talking tree
Cost: Free with museum admission
For more info: For more information check out this link
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2013 Summer Camp Guide

Our camp guide is ready! Stay tuned as more camps will be added over the next few weeks but these camps are so great we couldn't hold them back any longer! 

If you would like information on having your camp added email us for more information! Last year our camp guide had 500,000 views~email [email protected] for details 

Check out these great camps for your kidos:

Bricks4Kidz




Soccer Shots 




Ballantyne Reading Academy 




OnStage School of Performing Arts 




Charlotte Soccer Academy 




Caroline Calouche





Mathnasium



My Gym 



Charlotte Martial Arts Academy


Latta Plantation 





Small Hands Big Art 




Queens University Sports Camps 








Charlotte Gymnastics Academy 




Children's Theater of Charlotte 

Buried Treasure

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This is a cute craft my father in law did with the kids this summer. All the kids (ages 3 to 12) enjoyed it, the little one needed a little help from the adults but they all had tons of fun with this. 

Supplies:
  • Plaster of Paris (mixed to package directions in small batches)
  • Plastic shoe box size box
  • Surprises to hide inside (he used about 10 items per box: think large gems, dollar coin, pennies, small action figures etc- check your junk drawers for items.)
  • Vegetable spray
  • Hammer
  • Large ...

Crock Pot Pork Tenderloin

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There’s really no way you can mess up a pork tenderloin! I always buy mine at Costco – comes two to a pack and there are two packs! I cook one pack and freeze the other for another day.

What you need:
Pork Tenderloin
Bottled Italian Dressing

What you do:
Line your crock pot with a liner (best tip ever!) and place the pork tenderloin inside.

Shake the bottle of dressing and squirt some in there. I don’t measure – I just give it several squirts. I might use about ...


25 Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer

Don't Lose This List!

Summer is here and we have 3 months to keep our kids busy and ourselves sane! In addition to checking our calendar of events in the Charlotte area and our Pinterest page, we will keep this list of cheap and free summer activities running all summer long. We will keep adding ideas and you can send us your ideas to add! To get us started here are 25 free and cheap ideas to do with the kids this summer 


Visit a free sprayground. This is by far one of my ...

Charlotte Area Farmers Markets

Here is THE list!

Spring is in full force and the beautiful produce is overflowing at local Farmers Markets 

Farmers Markets are a great outing with the kids, letting them pick out some fruits and veggies is a great way to get them to try new foods and offers a chance to cook together. 

Here is a list of some of the local markets in the South Charlotte area. Dates and times are subject to change so call ahead or check the market's website (if we found one it is listed with the ...


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