"I love walking into a bookstore. It's like all my friends are sitting on the shelves, waving their pages at me."... Tahere Mafi As long as I can remember, my favorite place to "get lost in" is a bookstore. Bookstores always remind me that in our fast-paced world, there’s still room to slow down,
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11/30/2024
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: NOVEMBER 30THSHOP LOCAL & MAKE A DIFFERENCE "In a world where you can shop anywhere, shop local."... robynliechti.com Small Business Saturday is the perfect day to shop and buy local in Greater Charlotte! Don't think of Small Business Saturday as just a shopping event. Th
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11/29/2024
Happy Thanksgiving from Nina Hollander, Coldwell Banker in Charlotte I'm Counting My Blessings & Grateful For Your Trust "When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears."... Tony Robbins This Thanksgiving I'm grateful, thankful and blessed for so much: for family, for friends, for a
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11/28/2024
THANKSGIVING 2024 BY THE NUMBERSA CORNUCOPIA OF FACTS: 60+ THANKSGIVING STATS How much do you know about Thanksgiving 2024 and how Americans observe this holiday? Did you know that in 2024:87% of Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving with 60% hosting. 24% say high costs could deter them from hos
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11/27/2024
DON'T LET ACCIDENTS ON THANKSGIVING DAY BE THE MAIN COURSE!YOUR THANKSGIVING SURVIVAL GUIDE “Safety never takes a holiday.” —Paul Blart Thanksgiving is a day to gather with loved ones, share a delicious meal, and express gratitude. However, amidst the celebrations, Thanksgiving can also present u
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11/26/2024
CHARLOTTE THANKSGIVING EVE PARADE 2024MARCH INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT! "The best way to celebrate life is to enjoy the parade."... Maya Angelou Charlotte's Thanksgiving Eve Parade turns 78 years old this year. As it does each year, the Thanksgiving Parade will light up the Charlotte skies on Thanks
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11/26/2024
WHAT'S YOUR STATE'S FAVORITE THANKSGIVING DAY PIE? "Pie makes everybody happy."... Laurie Halse Anderson When it comes to Thanksgiving pies, different states have their own unique takes on this beloved dessert. From the classic pumpkin pie to the pecan pies to apple pies, pie preferences across
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11/25/2024
WHERE TO CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE CHARLOTTE AREAMAKING HOLIDAY MEMORIES & TRADITIONS "Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin -- inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night."-- John Geddes There’s something magical about picking and cutting down you
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11/24/2024
THANKSGIVING DAY FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR PETS...GOBBLE WITH CARE! "I don’t get a seat at the Thanksgiving dinner table? This is a-paw-ling."... Anonymous Thanksgiving Day arrives in less than a week. Thanksgiving is the time for delicious food, family gatherings, and gratitude. However, for pe
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11/23/2024
Do you remember where you were when you heard President Kennedy was shot and had died 61 years ago, today, on November 22nd, 1963? I still remember it as if it was yesterday. In fact, I find it hard to believe 61 years have passed.61 years ago, today, I was 15 years old, a sophomore in high scho
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11/22/2024
