Holiday
If you have kids of a certain age . . . or a sugar addiction . . . you’re probably going out on a CANDY RUN or two this weekend. There’s a ranking online of the best Easter candy of all time, and thousands of people weighed in. Here are the Top 10: 1. Reese’s […]
Easter is still over two weeks out. But you don’t have to wait that long to SMELL like Easter. (???) Peeps Body Spray is now a thing that exists. Bottles of it have been spotted on shelves at the discount chain Five Below for $5 apiece. People are already reselling them for more than that on eBay and Poshmark. […]
Still not quite sure what to do to celebrate Valentine’s Day? If you’re in Idaho, you could see if there are any times still available at the local axe-throwing facility. Google Trends just released a list of the “uniquely popular” Valentine’s Day date activities in every state . . . and there’s a little bit […]
Christmas is a week from today so if you’re swamped from too many commitments, overwhelmed by Christmas gift decisions and/or covered in wrapping paper and bows – here are some fun, festive and social things you can do… Starting today, The Union in Station West kicks off a week of free and family-friendly events taking you […]
Ugly Christmas sweaters have become a staple of the holiday season, but there’s more to these tacky garments than what meets the eye. Ugly sweaters have been around for a long time and likely have an accidental origin. The trend got even more popular when Cliff Huxtable sported the offbeat sweaters on “The Cosby Show” […]
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter José Feliciano’s iconic holiday song “Feliz Navidad” has become synonymous with the festive season. The song was written in just 10 minutes and recorded in one take, but its enduring success can be attributed to its bilingual lyrics and the way it captures the joy and loneliness of Christmas. Feliciano drew inspiration […]
Charlotte offers several options for ice skating this winter. So lace up your skates! Snow Flake Lake at Carowinds’ Winterfest offers ice skating along with live shows, a holiday parade, and a giant Christmas tree. https://www.carowinds.com/events/winterfest Light the Knights at Truist Field features ice skating, light displays, Christmas trees, shopping, and snow tubing. https://www.milb.com/charlotte-knights/ballpark/christmas Camp […]
What time are you eating Thanksgiving, and what’s the RIGHT time for Thanksgiving to start? 40,000 people voted online with Buzzfeed, and the most popular answer is between 3:00 and 4:30 P.M. About a third of us think Thanksgiving dinner should start later than that, and 23% said earlier. Here are a few more Thanksgiving […]
Like everything else in the current economy, Americans may pay more for Halloween candy due to a sugar shortage. Maybe that’s a good thing! The Wall Street Journal reports a sugar supply strain could lead to high candy costs, affecting production. Candy producers blame the sugar shortage on a US agriculture policy requiring 85 percent […]
North Carolinians are expected to travel in record numbers this Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA Carolinas, 1.2 million North Carolinians will travel 50 miles or more. An ominous weekend forecast may change the shape of things but here’s some things to do if you don’t mind grabbing your galoshes and getting out anyway. Well, […]