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Charlotte Style Exchange

I love a good deal. And I mean L.O.V.E. a good deal. You've heard me go on and on about children's consignment sales this fall because I love them. But put together a sale with women's & men's fashions, clothing and accessories for teens, and deals for the home, and I am ALL in. Charlotte Style Exchange is coming up October 11-13 in Huntersville, and they are giving ONE lucky reader a pass for themselves AND a friend to their early shopping event on Thursday, October 11th. Check out our Facebook Page to enter starting Monday morning. You must enter by Thursday at midnight to be placed in the drawing.

And please check out the ENORMOUS list of festivals on tap for this weekend...there is so much fun to be had!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

Monday, October 1

• The Cleveland County Fair continues all week with fun for all ages. More info...
• Lots of FREE Library Storytimes today. More info...
• Check out Stories for Superstars at the Ton Sykes Rec Center at 1pm. More info...
• Head to Charlotte Christian School for the National Christian College Fair this evening. More info...

Tuesday, October 2

• Head to Barnes & Noble at The Morrison for Toddler Storytime at 10am.
• Students in 1st through 3rd grades are invited to Read a Book, Learn to Cook at the South County Library at 4:15pm. Please register. More info...
• Tonight is Cotswold Elementary Spirit Night at the Cotswold Chick-Fil-A. More info...

Wednesday, October 3

• CMS's Parent University presents Homework Without the Headache this morning at McKee Road Elementary at 8:30am. See page 8 of the course guide. More info...
• The Green Jeans Sale - Fort Mill kicks off today with deals available through Saturday. More info...
• Head to Imaginon at 11:30 for Yoga Storytime. More info...

Thursday, October 4

• The Barnes & Noble at the Arboretum hosts their Weekly Children's Storytime today at 9:30am. More info...
• The 3rd Annual Pediatric Special Needs Trade Show is today, 10am-4pm at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...
• Check out the Blues & Jazz Festival that is today through Saturday in York County. More info...

Friday, October 5

• The Charlotte Diesel Super Show is today and tomorrow at the zMax Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway. More info...
• The Children's Theatre of Charlotte kicks off their production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown today, and shows run through the 28th. More info...
• Head to Huntersville for Movies in the Park. Tonight's movie is The Lorax. More info...

Saturday, October 6

• The 16th Annual Charlotte Race for the Cure is this morning in Uptown. Show your support, or lace up your shoes and RUN! More info...
• Check out the Harrison UMC Annual Fall Festival today 10am-4pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Gateway Festival today in Kings Mountain. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts the Fall Round Up today 9am-4pm. It's FREE!! More info...
• Head to Beech Mountain this weekend for the Autumn at Oz Festival. More info...
• Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens hosts AutumnFaire today 9am-3pm. More info...
• The Lake Norman Folk Art Festival is today 10:30am-4:30pm. More info...
• Today and tomorrow at Dan Nicholas Park in Salisbury you can enjoy the 33rd Annual Autumn Jubilee. More info...
• Get a sitter and head to the Mecktoberfest 2012 today 12-10pm. More info...
• Do you have an "Asperkid" in your life? Then I HIGHLY recommend that you get yourself to Barnes and Noble at the Arboretum at 2pm to hear Jennifer O'Toole. More info...
• Don't miss the Taste of Freemore with music by The Blue Dogs today 4-8pm. More info...
• The 12th Annual All American Dog Show is today in Cornelius, 5-8pm. More info...

Sunday, October 7

• It's time again for the annual Carolina Renaissance Festival held Saturdays and Sundays through November 18th. More info...

Save the Date:
October 6 & 7: Autumn at Oz Festival More info...
October 10-14: Disney on Ice More info...
October 13: The Fresh Expo More info...
October 18-21: Lake Eden Arts Festival More info...
October 21: Ray's Splash Planet 10 Year Anniversary More info...
October 27: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.

Pumpkin Time

So glad it finally feels like Fall. But even without the low temps, we knew it was here...Starbucks has their Pumpkin Spice Latte, Hallmark is all decked out for Halloween (who am I kidding...they've got their Christmas out by now), the Pillsbury Pumpkin "ready to bake" cookies are calling me from the refrigerator case at the grocery store, and now pumpkin patches have opened up for "pick your own" season. And picking your own pumpkins is SO much fun. A few of my favorites pumpkin patches:

Hall Family Farm, Carrigan Farms, & Riverbend Farms 

Happy punkin' pickin' y'all!!

Blessings,
The Buzz

**Be sure to check out the daily locations for Cookies for Kids Cancer "30 Days for a Cure"...denoted each day as "30 Days"** More info...

Monday, September 24

• Check out the McDowell Nature Center's Water, Water Everywhere today at 9:30 and 11:00am. More info...
• Check out the deals at The Posh Closet Sale - Lake Norman today and tomorrow. More info...
• Ray's Splash Planet hosts a Parent & Tot Meet and Greet today 10am-3pm. More info...
• Head to the Tom Sykes Rec Center for Super Duper Dough today at 1pm. More info...
• Have a playgroup or homeschool group? Check out Patterson Farms' Pumpkin Patch Tours that begin today. More info...
• 30 Days: Brazwell's Premium Pub  More info...

Tuesday, September 25

• Charlotte Christian School hosts Ready or Not: Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten today at 9:30am. More info...
• Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center for Kids' Yoga this afternoon at 4pm. More info...
• It's Turn Off Your TV Week. Head to the Latta Plantation Nature Center to join in Fairy House Building at 5:30pm. More info...
• 30 Days: T. Reid Salon & Spa More info...

Wednesday, September 26

• The Green Jeans Sale - Lake Norman begins this morning at 9am...don't miss this fantastic sale!! More info...
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature Center this morning for Nature Story Corner today at 10am. More info...
• The 10th Annual Denver Days kicks off this evening at 5pm with events through Sunday. More info...
• 30 Days: The Boulevard at Southend  More info...

Thursday, September 27

• Head to The Club at Longview for the Chiquita Classic golf tournament. More info...
• The Cleveland County Fair kicks off today with the fun continuing through October 7th. More info...
• Do you homeschool? Check out Latta Homeschoolers. Today they will be introducing kayak adventures at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
• 30 Days: Leroy Fox  More info...

Friday, September 28

• Don't miss the 2012 Moms@Work Breakfast at the Charlotte Convention Center. More info...
• The Kids Consignment Sale at First Baptist Church of Indian Trail begins today at 9am, and continues through tomorrow. More info...
• Day Out with Thomas continues today through Sunday at the NC Transportation Museum. More info...
• Don't miss the Rural Hill Food Truck Rally today 5-9pm. More info...
• Mint Hill Madness kicks off this evening at 5pm, and the fun continues all day tomorrow. More info...
• The Ghost Train Halloween Festival at Tweetsie Railroad kicks off today and runs Friday and Saturday evenings through October 27th. More info...
• The Fresh Beat Band LIVE!! is tonight at Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre. More info...
• 30 Days: Black Forest Book & Toys  More info...

Saturday, September 29

• Lace up your shoes for the Be The One Run Charlotte. More info...
• Don't miss the great deals at the Sardis Weekday School Consignment Sale today beginning at 8am. More info...
• Have some outdoor fun doing some good at the Big Sweep 2012 at area parks and greenways. More info... 
• KidzRock USA is today in Fort Mill beginning at 10am. More info...
• UNCC is hosting the Charlotte International Festival 2012 today 10am-6pm. More info...
• Mill Grove Preschool invites you to Touch-A-Truck today 11am-3pm. More info...
• Head to Freedom Park for the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy this afternoon at 2pm. More info...
• Tonight's the night to Light the Night for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at Symphony Park. More info...
• Check out Rocktober on Ice tonight at the Extreme Ice Center. More info...
• 30 Days: Reid's Fine Foods  More info..., Painting with a Twist  More info..., & Gigi's Cupcakes More info...

Sunday, September 30

• Head to Reedy Creek Nature Center for a family-friendly Fern Walk at 2pm. More info...
• 30 Days: Omega Sports  More info..., & Menchie's  More info...

Save the Date:
October 6 & 7: Autumn at Oz Festival More info...
October 13: The Fresh Expo More info...
October 27: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.

Mompreneurs

OK, yes, I hate the word "mompreneur", but I think those that are such are awesome. Love that there are so many right here in the Queen City!! A few I think you should check out: Kersnickety Clothing (ahhdorable things for your little ones), Multiple Blessings (fantastic finds for the home), and Bow Buddies (genius!!). Are there others that QC Buzz readers should know about? Email us about them, or post on our Facebook page!

Just a Week Boutique

Two such mompreneurs started Just a Week Boutique earlier this year, and their Fall Sale is this weekend. Here's all you need to know for a fun shopping adventure:

"Just a Week Boutique is holding their second sale September 20-22 in Pineville.  We will be located in The Centrum Shopping Plaza, right across the street from The Carolina Place Mall (next door to Kmart).  We will be open for volunteers, consignors, new mommies, and pre-sale pass winners on Wednesday, September 19.  All proceeds from consignor registrations will be donated to The Isabella Santos Foundation, and we will be having a "juice box drive" to benefit Bright Blessings!  We will have a great selection of fall/winter clothing, toys, equipment, bedding, and more!  We will also have a few vendors, including Mary Kay, Thirty-One, and custom children's bows!  Donated items will be given to Baby Bundles!  Come out and join us!"

Have a wonderful week!!

Blessings,
The Buzz


**Be sure to check out the daily locations for Cookies for Kids Cancer "30 Days for a Cure"...denoted each day as "30 Days"** More info...

Monday, September 17

• The Latta Plantation Nature Center hosts their Young Scientist Series: Water Adventures this morning at 10am. More info...
• Head to the Hickory Grove Rec Center to learn about Bountiful Butterflies this afternoon at 1pm. More info..., or check out Tom Sykes Rec Center's Stories for Superstars also at 1pm. More info...
• 30 Days: Alphabet Soup More info...

Tuesday, September 18

• Homeschoolers ages 11 to 14 are invited to the Latta Plantation Nature Center today at 1:30 to learn about Animals on the Defense. More info...
• CMS's Parent University has some great workshops this evening. Becoming Your Child's Best and Most Effective Advocate is at Druid Hills Elementary, and Can We Talk? Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences is at Highland Creek Elementary. See page 4 of the course guide. More info...
• 30 Days: T. Reid Salon & Spa More info...

Wednesday, September 19

• Kat's Kids Sale kicks off this morning in Huntersville and goes through Saturday. More info..
• Head to the Reedy Creek Nature center this evening for a Nature Detectives Evening Stroll at 6:30pm. More info...
• 30 Days: East Blvd. Bar & Grill More info...

Thursday, September 20

• Shopping begins today at noon at Just a Week Boutique in Huntersville. More info...
• The Southern Women's Show begins today at The Park Expo & Conference Center. Through Sunday. More info...
• Ages 4 to 6 are invited to Winghaven Gardens this afternoon at 3:30 for Hooray for Hummingbirds! Please register. More info...
• Charlotte Motor Speedway is the place to be for the Food Lion Auto Fair through Sunday. Kids under 13 get in FREE! More info...
• 30 Days: Green with Envy  More info...

Friday, September 21

• Don't miss the fun at Day Out with Thomas at the NC Transportation Museum. Nest weekend, too! More info...
• Festival in the Park is back at Freedom Park this weekend. The fun, food and art begins today at 4pm. More info...
• Check out the Dilworth Home Tour tonight 6-9pm and tomorrow 10am-4pm. More info...
• 30 Days: Paper Twist  More info...

Saturday, September 22

• Lace up your shoes for the 5th Annual 5K for Kids Cancer. More info... Or the Showmar's 5K More info...
• Don't miss the deals at the Harris YMCA Kids Konsignment Sale today 8-12 and 1:30-5pm. More info...
• It's Fall Fest 2012 at Why Not an American Ark in Monroe. Enjoy petting zoo tours, hay rides, pony rides, animal feedings and more. Weekends this season. More info...
• The 18th annual Festival of India takes place this weekend at Knight Theatre. Fun begins at noon today and tomorrow. More info... 
• 30 Days: Which Wich (All 4 locations)  More info...

Sunday, September 23

• Today is Autumn in the Backcountry at the Schiele Museum. 1-5pm. More info...
• 30 Days: Ten at Park Lanes  More info...

Save the Date:
September 21-23 & 28-30: Day Out With Thomas More info...
September 28: Fresh Beat Band - Live! More info...
October 6 & 7: Autumn at Oz Festival More info...
October 13: The Fresh Expo More info...
October 27: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.

Fall...Finally!

We survived the DNC, the first week of preschool, and now it's time to turn the sights to FALL!!

TTB Kidz

There are four FANTASTIC consignment sales coming this week. Sail Again Children's Consignment begins Tuesday evening in Cornelius, The Posh Closet Sale - South Charlotte begins Wednesday evening, TTB Kidz begins Thursday at Metrolina Expo, as does Charlotte Warehouse Sale in Huntersville. Don't miss all the great deals on kid stuff and clothing (now that it is finally feeling like Fall...woohoo!).

And an absolute MUST for every Fall in Charlotte is the Yiasou Greek Festival that kicks off on Thursday.

**Be sure to check out the daily locations for Cookies for Kids Cancer "30 Days for a Cure"...denoted each day as "30 Days"** More info...

Monday, September 10

• Check out the Symetra Classic golf tournament in town this week at Raintree Country Club. More info...
• The Cabarrus County Fair keeps the fun going through Saturday. More info...
• Today Patterson Farm kicks off their NC Farm History Tour. Great for homeschool groups! More info...
• 30 Days: City Art Works More info...

Tuesday, September 11

• Ages 3 to 5 are invited to Winghaven Gardens at 10am for Blackberry's Garden. Please register. More info...
• Head to the Matthews Library for School Age Stories - Book Nuts! today at 3pm. More info...
• Start shopping and saving tonight at Sail Again Kids Children's Consignment. More info...
• 30 Days: T. Reid Salon & Spa More info..., & Mr. K's More info...

Wednesday, September 12

• Head to the Scaleybark library at 4pm to Catch a Ray of Sunshine. More info...
• Shopping fun continues at The Posh Closet Sale - South Charlotte tonight and tomorrow. More info...
• 30 Days: Chipotle (Sharon Amity & Providence) More info...

Thursday, September 13

• TTB Kidz opens for public shopping this morning and goes through Saturday. More info...
• The Charlotte Warehouse Sale begins today in Huntersville and goes through Saturday. More info...
• Yum, yum, yum (and lots of fun, too)...the Yiasou Greek Festival 2012 begins today at 11am. More info...
• 30 Days: Lilly Pulitzer (Southpark) More info...

Friday, September 14

• Aw Shucks! Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch opens today!! More info...
• The Assurance Kids Sale begins this morning at 9am in Huntersville. More info...
• Head to Pineville Lake Park this evening to see Zookeeper on the outdoor big screen. More info...
• Clearly not for the kids, but sCarowinds Halloween Haunt opens tonight. More info...
• 30 Days: Polka Dot Bake Shop More info..., & Try Sports (Southpark) More info...

Saturday, September 15

• Reduce, Reuse, Consign at Matthews United Methodist Church begins this morning at 8am. More info...
• The Women's Health Symposium is today beginning at 8am at the Embassy Suites in Concord. More info...
• Today is the 42nd Annual Girl Scout Day at Grandfather Mountain. More info...
• Head to the Charlotte Nature Museum for Scales & Tales today 10am-1pm. More info...
• A great annual event, the St. Ann Catholic Church Carnival is today 10am-6:30pm. More info...
• Don't miss the Festa Italiana today in Ronda, NC. 11am-5pm. More info...
• The Charlotte Area Know Your Farms Tour takes place today and tomorrow. More info...
• The Second Annual Harvest Festival at Treehouse Vineyards is today 11am-10pm. More info...
• Don't miss the fun today at the Lincoln County Apple Festival. More info...
• 30 Days: Art Space Studio More info..., & Greenway Express Carwash More info...

Sunday, September 16

• Head to the Schiele Museum this afternoon for Chloroplast Blast, 1-4pm. More info...
• Teri's Kidz Consignment begins today in Mooresville and runs through the 22nd. More info...
• Tonight is the final of the Concerts on the Green in Davidson. Music by the Davidson College Symphony & Jazz Ensemble. More info...
• 30 Days: Shower Me With Love More info...

Save the Date:
September 21-23 & 28-30: Day Out With Thomas More info...
September 28: Fresh Beat Band - Live! More info...
October 6 & 7: Autumn at Oz Festival More info...
October 13: The Fresh Expo More info...
October 27: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.

100 Days of Real Food...Really???



It's everywhere. The "real food" craze is here, and let's hope it's not a passing craze. Our kids (OK, OK, and us too) eat a whole lot of junk. Not just "junk food", but stuff made with real, live junk (have you read the ingredients of what you're putting in the lunch box Tuesday?). I've been trying to get better at feeding my kids REAL food...natural food...fruits, veggies, whole grains, but it's hard!!

Unless you have an AWESOME mommy friend like JC, who is leading her family on a journey of "100 Days of Real and Really Local Food". Yep, you read that right...one. hundred. days. of only REAL and only LOCAL food. Not only is she leading her sweet family on this journey, but she is blogging about the WHOLE thing. We're talking shopping lists (what and where to buy), recipes, and full daily meal plans. Click the What House Wife image below to check out her awesomeness (and making it easier for the rest of us). I have such admiration for this mama...she is truly amazing. Thanks JC for being REAL and for being you!!





 

Blessings,

The Buzz



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**Be sure to check out the daily locations for Cookies for Kids Cancer "30 Days for a Cure"...denoted each day as "30 Days"** More info...

Monday, September 3 - Labor Day

• Remember that Imaginon is CLOSED all week for the DNC. Reopens on the 9th. More info...
• Don't miss CarolinaFest 2012 in Uptown today as a kickoff for the DNC. Gates open at 10am. More info...
• Matthews Alive continues today, 9am-5pm. More info...
• The Iredell County Fair kicks off today and goes through Saturday. More info...
• Head to the Schiele Museum this afternoon for Geology Show & Tell...bring your own rock to show off. More info...
• Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls More info...
• 30 Days: Newks (Rea Road/Blakeney) More info...

Tuesday, September 4

• First Day of Preschool for many of us weary moms...woohoo!!!
• Check out the South County Library's Building & Construction: LEGO DUPLO Experience at 11am for ages 1 to 5. More info...
• Head to Crown Point Elementary this evening for Preparing for Kindergarten: Making the Adjustment to School presented by CMS's Parent University. See page 10 of the course guide. More info...
• 30 Days: T. Reid Salon & Spa More info...

Wednesday, September 5

• Stay in the know with DNC happenings at the official website. More info...
• Lots and lots of Library Storytimes today. More info...
• Discovery Place kids looks into magic tricks during Detective Box today at 11:15am and 1:15pm. More info...
• Head to the Scaleybark Library at 4pm to learn all about Alligators & Crocodiles. More info...
• 30 Days: Cowfish More info...

Thursday, September 6

• Ages 6 to 8 are invited to Winghaven Gardens at 3:30pm for Cool Weather Planting. Please register. More info...
• The Upscale WeeSale kicks off this afternoon at 4pm in Rock Hill. More info...
• CMS's Parent University Courses kick off this week. Check out Managing Behavior & Promoting Self-Discipline at Sterling Elementary at 6pm. See page 9 of the course guide; or Ready, Set, Read at David Cox Elementary. See page 11. More info...
• Cloud 9 Consign kicks of tonight at 6pm, and continues tomorrow. More info...
• 30 Days: Smoothie King (East Blvd. only) More info...

Friday, September 7

• The Cabarrus County Fair kicks off today and goes through the 15th. More info...
• It's back...the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze opens today!! Open through November 4th. More info...
• Tonight is Kids' Night Out in downtown Salisbury, 5-9pm. More info...
• Tonight is First Friday in Downtown Waxhaw with entertainment by The Horsefly Band. More info...
• Tonight is the finale of Friday Night Live in Belmont...don't miss the sounds of Chairmen of the Board. More info...
• It's also the final summer concert of Downtown Gastonia's Summer Concert Series featuring 80's band Glory Days. More info...
• Don't miss the final Movies in the Park Huntersville. Watch Kung Fu Panda 2 on the outdoor big screen. More info...
• 30 Days: Chick-Fil-A (Southpark) More info...

Saturday, September 8

• Today is Independence Hill Church's Hearts for Missions Fun Day & 5K. More info...
• Don't miss Kidfest at Grandfather Mountain today 9am-4pm. More info...
• Railroad Heritage Weekend 2012 begins today at Tweetsie Railroad. More info...
• Monroe Crossings Mall presents Neverland with Radio Disney today 12-2pm. More info...
• The Schiele Museum hosts Meet the Animals Saturdays this fall at 1pm. More info...
• The Coca-Cola Sunset Jazz Festival is today at Symphony Park, 2-8pm. More info...
• 30 Days: Kixx Shoes More info...

Sunday, September 9

• Don't miss Reptile Day 2012 this afternoon at the Schiele Museum. 1-5pm. More info...
• 30 Days: Blackhawk Hardware More info...

Save the Date:
September 15: Women's Symposium More info...
September 15-16: Know Your Farms Tour More info...
September 21-23 & 28-30: Day Out With Thomas More info...
September 28: Fresh Beat Band - Live! More info...
October 13: The Fresh Expo More info...
October 27: Christ Church Fall Festival More info...

Have an event or happening that The Queen City Buzz should know about? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with details.