What you need to know before you visit this theme park that spans two states!
The Insider’s Guide to Carowinds for 2022
Category: Charlotte
Checking In: A Romantic Staycation at The Dunhill Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina
…and why you should book it for your next stay in Charlotte, NC—whether you’re a local or from out of town.
Charlotte Restaurant Review: Supperland
Widely regarded as one of the hottest spots in town, it’s hard to believe that Supperland has only been open for about a year. Supperland is not the kind of place you go for a recurring weekly dinner (at least, that’s not the case for most people in our socioeconomic bracket) – it’s the place …
My Best Tips for Secondhand Shopping and My Favorite Charlotte Thrift Stores
Featuring some of my favorite items thrifted right here in Charlotte
10 Great Meals in Charlotte for Under $10
Can I tell you something? I kind of love talking about money. Not in the sense of investments or stocks, but how we use it every day. It’s taboo, I know—but spending money is something we all do. And I think the world would be a better place if there was a little more open …
Charlotte Restaurant Review: Bardo
2023 Update: Bardo is now closed and the space is now Blue Door, a cocktail lounge from the owners of Trio Nightclub. Bardo is a restaurant that has been on my radar since Michael and I first moved to Charlotte at the end of 2019; I can say we quite literally stumbled across it thanks …
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts from North Carolina
Happy Small Business Saturday! In honor of the day, I thought I’d share a roundup of gift ideas from right here at home in North Carolina. We’re pretty spoiled here in The Old North State, as there are so many amazing local makers right in this pocket of the country. This post may contain commissionable …
Journal | 10.15.21
Charlotte isn’t on anyone’s radar as an international city, but we are so fortunate to have people from all over the world in our community. And if you know where to look, you can find businesses from regions all over the globe. Quite a few of the area’s Latinx businesses were represented at last weekend’s …
Journal | 10.9.21
Instagram going down this week was reassurance enough that I should have this space to call my own, but I’m glad to say I didn’t feel the impact too strongly. I missed connecting with friends who I’d just gotten back in contact with, and I missed using it as a tool to find out what …
Queen City on Tap: A Review of Every Charlotte Brewery (Updated for 2025!)
There are very few truly public gathering places left. Sure, there are ever-shrinking public parks, gardens, and libraries, but beyond that? There’s little else. In Charlotte, breweries step in to fill the void; despite being private businesses, they act as a meeting place for people from all walks of life. Even though there are waves …