Love You Granny...

My grandmother, "Granny", passed away this week. She was my last living grandparent, and though the loss has been hard for my family, especially her children, it was such a blessing for her, as she has been ready to "go home" for some time now. Almost 93 years on this earth and she was such a wonderful lady.

Pretty sure I got my love of bargain hunting and shopping from her. She would start her Christmas shopping for the next year, the day after Christmas each year (maybe even earlier). And she was a serious catalog shopper, with Fingerhut and Lillian Vernon being two of her faves (can't believe they are still around)...her gift closet was NO JOKE!

She was such a cool grandmother, too...every time we went to visit, she would take my sister and me to Baskin-Robbins for a banana split (I'm planning to indulge in one this week in her honor). She taught us, and was a stickler for, table manners."Elbows off the table Mabel" and always passing the salt and pepper together because they are "married" are the two I remember best. In addition, she taught us how to make ourselves burp, and let me tell you, we have some seriously talented burpers in our family now!! I just hope to be half as wonderful as she was to me,  to my own children and grandchildren, and I know that heaven is a bit brighter today having welcomed her in!!

Love you Granny!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


Our Consignment Sale list has been updated!!

Monday, February 27

• Today is International Polar Bear Day. Celebrate at the Ray's Playhouse Berewick Recreation Center at 11am. More info...
• Splash around at Ray's Splash Planet today during the Parent & Tot Meet and Greet. More info...
• Head to the Beatties Ford library tonight at 6:30 for NASA Exploration: Past, Present & Future. More info...
• Hear the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra tonight in their Winter Concert at CPCC's Halton Theatre at 7:30pm. More info...
• The CIAA Tournament kicks off today with events throughout Charlotte all week long. More info...

Tuesday, February 28

• Ages 1 to 4 are invited to the Gaston County Museum today at 10am for Terrific Toddler Tuesday: African Traditions & Folklore. More info...
• Sign your kids up for LEGO Engineering at the Tom Sykes Recreation Center this afternoon at 4:45pm. More info...
• Probably not for your little ones, but older children and parents can enjoy David: The Movie as part of the Charlotte Jewish Film Festival tonight at 7pm at the Levine JCC. More info... 

Wednesday, February 29

• Don't miss out on the deals to be had at Sail Again Children's Consignment in Cornelius More info..., or the For Every Season consignment sale in Fort Mill. More info.... Both start today!
• Today's the day for the February Youngsters Environmental Education Program (YEEP) at Winghaven Gardens at 10am. Please register. More info...
• Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to Imaginon this morning at 10:15am for Literacy Circle Time. More info...
• Ages 3 to 6 are invited to MINT Museum Randolph location for a Mini-Master Art Workshop: Royal Crowns & Capes at 10:30am. More info...
• Mr. Twister: The Balloon Man pays a visit to the Mountain Island Library today at 4pm. More info...

Thursday, March 1

• The Lower School Theatre at Charlotte Christian School presents Willy Wonka Kids with shows through Saturday at 7pm. More info...
• Check out the great deals on boutique clothing at The Posh Closet Sale today 10am-5pm, and 6-9pm. http://theposhclosetsale.com/pages/salehours.htm 
• The Upscale WeeSale in Rock Hill begins today at 4pm,  More info..., and the Harrison United Methodist Church Consignment Sale begins today at 6pm. More info...
• Don't forget that Kids Eat Free at Earthfare tonight with a $5 purchase. Check out all the Kids Eat Free info on our list. More info... 

Friday, March 2 

• Head to the Matthews library today at 3:30pm for the Dr. Seuss Celebration!! More info...
• Check out Family Game Night tonight, 6-8pm, at The Brain Trainer. More info...
• Need a date night instead? Head to Jazz at the Bechtler beginning at 6pm. More info...
• Don't miss Step Afrika! at the Children's Theatre of Charlotte. Shows tonight at 7:30pm, and tomorrow at 11am and 2pm. More info...

Saturday, March 3

• Don't miss the Spring/Summer Kids Konsignment Sale at the Harris YMCA today. 8am-12pm & 1:30-5pm. More info..., the University City United Methodist Church Consignment Sale, 8-10:30am, 12-2pm. More info..., or Union Academy's Tot 2 Teen Consignment Sale, 7:30-11:30am, 12-2pm. More info...
• Check out Art of the Blacksmith today and tomorrow at Latta Plantation. More info...
• Head to the Mint Museum's Randolph location for a Saturday Art Session: Simple Printmaking today 10am-3pm. More info...
• Do you have a child with special needs? Head to the South County Library for Sensory Storytime at 10:30am. More info... 
• Summer will be here before you know, so prepare now at Charlotte Parent's Summer Camp Expo at Carolina Place Mall 11am-4pm. More info...
• Today is Apron Chronicles: Family Day at the Charlotte Museum of History. 1-3pm. More info...

Sunday, March 4

• Make it a date or a family outing with a Southern Breezes Carriage Tour of uptown Charlotte. More info...
• Take part in the FREE Family Game Day today at Spandex City Comics & More. 2-4pm. More info...
• Ages 8 and up are invited to Studio i Stories for Tweens: Diary of a Wimpy Kid at Imaginon at 2pm. More info...
• Charlotte Bobcats vs. New Jersey Nets More info...

Save the Date:

March 17 Cookies for Kids Cancer 5K & Bake 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...
April 21 Sarcoma Stomp More info...
April 22 8th Annual Hope Floats Duck Race More info...
April 27 Queen City Mom Prom More info...


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