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Young mother and tech expert Pelpina Trip shares tools and tips to supercharge your energy during the mid-day mom slump.
Visit this historic home for a peek into life in the 1800s at Latta Plantation's Living History Weekend.
Jennie offers advice on reaching and selling customers, based on the concept of building a social media brand.
In anticipation of the grand opening of Romare Bearden Park in Uptown Charlotte, Park and Recreation will hold a collage art competition open to children ages 1 to 18.
With End of Grade testing this week in CMS, parents can help their children reduce stress levels and improve test taking with a few simple tips.
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Fun Adventures
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Pinkalicious is Pinky Sweet
04/16/2013 02:20:00 PM
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Pinkalicious is Pinky Sweet
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It Takes a Village
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Local resources for early literacy
05/01/2013 11:17:57 AM
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Local resources for early literacy
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John Rosemond
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Dramatic emotions & teens
05/21/2013 01:21:02 PM
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Dramatic emotions & teens
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Ask the doctor
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Beware of tick season
05/13/2013 11:48:35 PM
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Beware of tick season
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Life After Losing Brian
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Timing is everything...
05/23/2013 10:59:16 PM
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Timing is everything...
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Tracy Curtis
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Family time without the bells & whistles
05/20/2013 10:14:08 AM
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Family time without the bells & whistles
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Ask the Mompreneur
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Selling through social media
05/18/2013 12:52:00 AM
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Selling through social media
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The Deal Diva
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Memorial Day Picnic Deals
05/22/2013 12:18:55 PM
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Memorial Day Picnic Deals
Out & about with the kids
May 20 - 26
Queen City Buzz shares this week's adventures, outings and event for you and your little ones.
Heidi Klum bribes her kids to eat healthy
Super mom supermodel Heidi Klum is not above bribery when it comes to healthy eating.
Does being married make people better parents?
The effect of parental marriage status on a child's well-being is addressed.
New chief of pediatric surgery coming to area
CHS has named one of the 2013 National Best Doctors in America as their chief of pediatric surgery.
Travel goods, gadgets & gear
Get these gadgets to keep everyone happy on the road this summer.
Roller Derby giveaway
Enjoy a family-friendly night at the roller derby with 4 tickets to The Charlotte Roller Girls.
The Baby Grocery Store Giveaway!
Congratulations to our winner! This lucky mom will receive a $25 gift card to the Baby Grocery Store.
Featured
Review & giveaway: Olio nursery blanket
Blogger Michelle Lloyd reviews the Modern Berries Play Blanket from Olio and offers readers a chance to win one of their own.
Other Resources
Free (and almost-free!) family movie events
Hot days and warm evenings are perfect for movie-going with the family. These spots around town offer great entertainment and almost all are free!
Review: MAM teething products
Blogger Michelle Lloyd reviews a variety of BPA-free teething products for baby from MAM.
Free family music concerts
Enjoy the sounds of Charlotte with your children at these free music evenings throughout the spring and summer.
Make plans for summer camp
The Charlotte Observer's annual list includes over 750 camps throughout our region for every age and interest. The easy to search database makes planning a breeze.
Where to have fun in & around Charlotte
Free and inexpensive ways to find fun with your children all over town.
Kids eat free!
Eating out doesn't have to cost a fortune. Check out these free -- or nearly free -- restaurant deals for kids.
Meet the Moms Admin
Mandy Ravin is a mom of three who manages the MomsCharlotte site in between carpool drops-offs, soccer games, gymnastics meets, homework, laundry and trying to stay sane in the nutty world that is being a mom. Mandy can be reached at: mravin@charlotteobserver.com and welcomes your ideas, events, feedback, resources, and anything else that helps you be a happier mom.
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