Birthday parties are such special moments for our children and fortunately we have a huge range of options for kids party locations here in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. Finding the right location to host a birthday party can be time consuming and stressful so I’ve put together this huge list of 50+ kids party venues to help you plan your next celebration. *This awesome list is made possible by our partner Play House Play Cafe and Kelly’s School of Dance and Aerial in Fort Mill, SC. Under the same ownership, these businesses are two of the best places to Read More
Family Holiday Activity Guide for Charlotte, NC – 2023
The holiday season is finally here and I love that Charlotte has so many family-friendly Christmas and Holiday activity options! To help you plan out the holiday season with your family, I’ve put together a full comprehensive list of all the holiday activities, events, shows, where to see Santa, and Hanukkah celebrations in the Charlotte area. Each title is clickable and will take you to the website for that specific activity so you can get more information. Many of these activities get very busy so I recommend going early in the season or a weeknight to avoid lines and crowds Read More
Ways to Give Back in Charlotte this Holiday Season
I know many of us are looking for ways to give back to those in need this holiday season and for most families we want to teach our children that there is more to the season than just receiving gifts. With that in mind I’ve put together a list of 10 organizations in Charlotte that have volunteer opportunities for families this season. A majority of organizations begin holiday preparations in November and have the greatest need during that time or early December. I’ve tried to find some options that offer hands-on volunteer opportunities and something tangible to do together as Read More
Hilton Head Travel Guide
We’ve been going to Hilton Head, SC for years and it’s one of my favorite drivable beaches from Charlotte. To me it has the perfect balance of having things to do and lots of options of places to stay but it’s not overly commercialized and still has a community feel. The beach is really nice and very wide so its easy to spread out and kids have lots of space to play. If you aren’t familiar with Hilton Head, it’s about four hours from Charlotte and is divided into community areas that each have 1-2 hotel options, condos, houses, bike Read More
Toddler Activities in Charlotte, NC
The toddler years are a time when most parents are looking for ways to get out of the house and explore as much as possible but it can feel difficult to find age appropriate and safe activities for this age group. With that in mind, I have put together a list of some of the best toddler activities in the Charlotte, NC area. Indoor Activities: Gymnastics Gym Toddler Time: A weekday open gym time for kids 5 and under where they get free rein of the gym to play on the mats and trampolines. Great for older babies through preschoolers. Read More
Family Holiday Activities in Charlotte- 2022
I’m so excited that the holiday season is here and Charlotte has so many family-friendly Christmas and Holiday activity options. To make things easy for you I’ve put together a full comprehensive list of all the activities, events, shows, and Santa meet and greets that the Charlotte area has to offer. Each title is clickable and will take you to the website for that specific activity so you can get more information. If I’ve experienced the activity myself I’ve included some feedback so make sure to look for that as well. Make sure to follow along on my Instagram for Read More
Ways to Give Back in Charlotte as a Family this Holiday Season
Ways to Give Back in Charlotte as a Family this Holiday Season
Charlotte Holiday Activity Guide – 2021
I’m so excited that the holiday season is here which means getting to do all kinds of family holiday activities in our area. To make things easy for you I’ve put together a full comprehensive list of all the activities, events, plays, lights displays, and Santa meet and greets that the Charlotte area has to offer. Each title is clickable and will take you to the website for that specific activity so you can get more information. If I’ve experienced the activity myself I’ve included some feedback so make sure to look for that as well. What is my favorite Read More
Tips for flying with young kids
Last month we flew to San Diego to visit my brother and it was the first time we’d flown in two years. We were definitely out of practice flying with kids and we learned a lot on both 4-5 hour flights. Many of you have said you are flying soon so I wanted to share a few tips that may help the flights go a little more smoothly. * Pack tons of snacks and ideally some new snacks they haven’t had before and bring them out periodically. If you need an actual meal I like bringing the uncrustable sandwiches. They Read More
My Favorite Charlotte Area Playgrounds
The Charlotte area has some awesome playgrounds and I love visiting and reviewing them for you guys. After years of visiting lots of playgrounds in our area I wanted to put my favorites into a blog post so you can easily reference the entire list when needed. I hope that you’ll find this helpful and informative. I’ll continue to share individual reviews of playgrounds throughout Charlotte on my Instagram Page so you can follow me there for those if you aren’t already. William Davie Park (South Charlotte/Arborteum Area) Bathrooms ✔️Fully fenced ✔️Great for all ages ✔️Picnic tables ✔️Convenient parking ✔️Shaded Read More