Mimosa Season
It’s mimosa season! Hurray! Personally, I love mimosas all year long but when I think of this glorious champagne cocktail, I think of Sunday...
May Celebrations
You won't need to find a reason for a celebration this month. May is a month packed with special holidays and events!
May 1 -...
Rosé All Day
I’ve been on a bit of a Rosé kick lately…a kick that has lasted over a year. I rarely stray from this crisp, tart,...
Brunchy Wines & Brews
Easter Sunday brunch has always been a favorite holiday meal of mine. Brunch is one of the easiest ways to entertain. It’s a perfect...
Springtime Brews
The weather is warming up and I think it’s here to stay! Time to lighten up and savor some spring seasonal brews! Here are...
Cellaring Wines
I am often asked - “How long will this bottle last? Will it get better with age?” You may be surprised by how many...
Are you a seasonal drinker?
Are you a seasonal drinker? I sure am! I tend to drink certain wines and beers during certain times of the year. The weather...
Rosé Gummy Bears
You may have heard of the latest craze in luxury candy (yes, that’s a thing) but have you tried it yet? Sugarfina Candy started...
Welcome Spring!
Since today is the first day of March, I thought it would be fun to write about a few reasons to celebrate this month!
March...
Wine Tasting
Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. Sounds fancy but you don’t need to know much about wine to participate in...
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Ethanol Gas for Beginners
MINT HILL, NC - This is an updated version of one of our 2018 articles. If you'd like to read the original, check out...
Family-Friendly Hikes Near Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC - Trying to find a fun outing for the kids this summer amid COVID-19 restrictions has been challenging, to say the least....
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Obituary for George Edward McDonald
MINT HILL, NC - George Edward McDonald was born on July 13, 1947, and lost a courageous battle with cancer on June 28, 2020. ...
Message from Mayor Brad Simmons
Mint Hill Residents,
The summer of 2020 is not what we had planned in January. We have had to cancel Mint Hill Madness and our...
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Obituary for George Edward McDonald
MINT HILL, NC - George Edward McDonald was born on July 13, 1947, and lost a courageous battle with cancer on June 28, 2020. ...
Message from Mayor Brad Simmons
Mint Hill Residents,
The summer of 2020 is not what we had planned in January. We have had to cancel Mint Hill Madness and our...
You Can Still Get Fit in Phase Two with Gunn Fitness
WAXHAW, NC - Regina Gunn Arndt, the owner of Gunn Fitness, hasn’t just created a gym, she has created a family of individuals all...
Stallings Elementary Teacher Named Participate Learning Teacher of the Year
STALLINGS, NC - Jake Roberts, a third-grade teacher at Stallings Elementary, has earned the title of 2020 Participate Learning Teacher of the Year. Roberts,...
Gym Owners Eagerly Await Move to Phase 3
MINT HILL, NC - As COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the state of North Carolina, business owners forced to shut their doors on...
