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Single Moms on Valentine's Day

The Not-So-Lonely Hearts Club {a single mom’s Valentine’s Day story}

Are you a single mom? Valentine’s Day takes on new meaning when you are a single mom at the holiday. If you are looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your kids, Kidding Around contributor Andrea is telling readers how she has handled the love-filled holiday in this new season.

Charlotte, NC Attractions Book: Saving money

Saving Money in Charlotte, NC: Attractions Coupon Books

You love to go out with your family and friends for fun things to do and great places to dine in Greenville. But doing all the things and exploring all the places you want to visit can be pretty hard on the wallet. If you’re looking for a way to save some money, we have an idea. Check out these Attractions Coupon Books full of coupons on dining and things to do in the Upstate area.

Things to do in the snow

Snow Painting! One Simple Idea for Playing in the Snow

It looks like snow might be headed for Greenville. Snow painting is one way to play in the snow even there isn’t a large accumulation, and you probably have everything you need in your cabinets already! Grab some food coloring, brushes and spray bottles, then read on for snow painting fun.!

5 Reasons Why I Love Southern Snow

I absolutely love living in the south, but it may come as a surprise that one of the reasons why I love living in the south is the snow. True, we don’t get much snow here in Charlotte, NC, but I think that the snow we do get is absolutely perfect. Here are my reasons […]

Best restaurants in Charlotte, NC

Restaurants in Charlotte, NC: Our Favorites (And Yours!)

Are you looking for some truly amazing restaurants in Charlotte, NC? There’s a lot to offer here for the foodie fan of all types, and we’ve written on quite a few awesome restaurants. Find all our lists and reviews of the best restaurants and food halls in Charlotte, NC right here.

2025

Kidding Around’s Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions

Have you made your New Year’s Resolution? No? Kidding Around is here to help. New Year’s Resolutions usually include some version of getting healthy and fit, eating better, blah blah blah. We won’t bore you with that kind of list. Nope, we’ve got a better one that we know you’ll want to steal. We asked our contributors at Kidding Around what they are resolving to do in 2025 and well, not to say we are really good at this resolution thing….but we totally are.

Charlotte, NC New Years Eve

Celebrate the New Year! Charlotte, NC Events Perfect for Families

Are you ready to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Charlotte, NC? Families looking for things to do together have found the list. We’ve included all kinds of family and kid-friendly New Year’s Celebrations in Charlotte including quite a few totally free options!

Vacation rentals with indoor pools, private!

Vacation Time! These GA, TN, & NC Cabins with Indoor Pools are Awesome!

Planning a winter time family vacation? These mountain cabins in Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia are particularly perfect because they all include a private indoor pool. Your family can enjoy mountain towns and things to do, plus cozy fires, games and swimming in your own private pool. We think these cabins and homes make a pretty perfect trip, whether you’re looking for a little Covid-friendly vacation away from the crowds, or just some quiet family time together.

Tips to avoid overscheduling kids

5 Tips to Reduce the Pressure of Overscheduling Your Kids

If you find yourself running ragged all week with zero time for family dinners and feel more like an Uber driver than a parent, maybe overscheduling is the problem. We asked our readers about this topic and for some possible solutions.

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