Merry Christmas to All, and to All...

...mommies a BIG glass of wine! We did it! We made it through the holiday craziness, and then for that amazing day filled with children's laughter, smiles, and OK, probably a few tears. Just one more week of no school, and back to the old routine. Time to think of a new discipline strategy since that handy elf is headed back to the North Pole, and threats of no Santa probably won't work 12 months out!

Just remember, there are 12 days of Christmas, starting today, so don't rush to get back to normal...enjoy this special time with your children: laugh with them, play with them, and enjoy some things on the Buzz list with them.

We hope you had (or are having) a VERY merry Christmas!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

A few more days for holiday activities...check out our Holiday 2011 page!

Monday, December 26

• Head to the Schiele Museum this afternoon at 1pm to learn about some Kitchen Chemistry. More info...

• Today is the first day of Kwanzaa. Check out this great list of activities for each day. More info... 

• Head to Piedmont Town Center today at 4pm for a not-so-typical Battle of the Bands showcasing the marching bands from NC State and Louisville in town for the Belk Bowl. More info...

• Tonight's the last night to see the lights of Christmastown USA in McAdenville. Starts at 5:30pm. More info...

• It's time for the home opener for the Charlotte Bobcats as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. More info...

Tuesday, December 27

• Celebrate the second principle of Kwanzaa today at the West Boulevard library at 5pm. More info...

• Daughtry and Edwin McCain headline the Belk Bowl FanFest this afternoon 2pm-7pm outside BofA Stadium. Fun for the whole family. More info...

• Bank of America Stadium is the site for Belk Bowl 2011...NC State vs. Louisville at 8pm. More info...

Wednesday, December 28

• Today is the last day to see the Organic Gingerbread House at the Ritz Carlton. More info...
• Check out the Kwanzaa painting projects offered today at Painting with a Twist. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Miami Heat More info...

Thursday, December 29

• Today and tomorrow at 1pm are the only non sold-out shows left for The Velveteen Rabbit at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Get your tickets now! More info...
• Time's running out to enjoy Carolina Christmas at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. The lights go out on Saturday. More info...

Friday, December  30

•  Enjoy Family Storytime this morning at Imaginon at 10:30am. More info...

• Tonight and tomorrow night are your last chances to see Holiday Lights in the Garden at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens. More info...

• Charlotte Bobcats vs. Orlando Magic More info...

Saturday, December  31

• Radio Disney presents a Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Northlake Mall this morning 9:30am-12:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Kids New Year's Party this morning 10:30am-12:30pm at Chick-Fil-A Cotswold. More info...
• Enjoy FREE admission to the Harvey B. Gantt Center today 11am-4pm for Kwanzaa 2011 at the Gantt Center. More info...
• Take part in the Noon Year's Eve Party at Painting with a Twist. More info...
• Enjoy First Night Charlotte beginning with First Night Kids which starts at 12 noon. More info...

Sunday, January 1 - Happy New Year!!

• Plan your menu accordingly...don't forget black eyed peas for good luck, more info..., and greens or cornbread for wealth. More info...
• New Year's resolution to exercise more? Head to Latta Plantation Nature Center for their First Day Hike beginning at 2pm. More info... 

Save the Date:

February 1-5 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus More info...
February 11 CMOMs Consignment Sale More info...
March 24 Harlem Globetrotters More info...
March 30-April 1 Sesame Street LIVE: Elmo's Super Heroes More info...
April 5 Fresh Beat Band Live (Durham) More info...