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Hi there! I’m Melissa, a local North Carolina Mom with 2 teenagers. I’m here to help you find family fun things that will get your teens putting down their devices and engaging with family fun around NC.

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  • Another Broken Egg Cafe in Concord, NC for Brunch
    Food & Drink, Restaurants
    Another Broken Egg Cafe in Concord, NC for Brunch
    Aug 31, 2026

    Looking for brunch in Concord, NC? See what we ordered at Another Broken Egg Cafe, from Steak & Eggs Benedict to Pumpkin Crunch Waffles, loaded grits, cocktails and…

  • 40+ Fall Fun Things to Do Near Charlotte NC in September
    Attractions, Family Fun, Free Things to Do, Things to Do in NC
    40+ Fall Fun Things to Do Near Charlotte NC in September
    Aug 30, 2026

    Looking for things to do near Charlotte NC in September? Discover 40+ NC festivals, fairs, apple orchards, corn mazes and fall day trips within 2 hours of Charlotte.

  • Pier 51 Seafood Restaurant in Concord, NC: A Hidden Gem
    Food & Drink, Restaurants
    Pier 51 Seafood Restaurant in Concord, NC: A Hidden Gem
    Aug 21, 2026

    This Locally Owned Gem Is So Much More Than Seafood If you’re looking for where to eat in Concord, NC, especially somewhere locally owned, family-friendly, affordable, and serving…

  • Everything You Need to Know About Gibson Mill in Concord, NC: A Full Day of Shopping, Food & Family Fun
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    Everything You Need to Know About Gibson Mill in Concord, NC: A Full Day of Shopping, Food & Family Fun
    Aug 18, 2026

    Some places are worth visiting for an hour. Others deserve an entire day. Gibson Mill in Concord is definitely the second kind. What was once one of North…

  • Inside Whiskey Prison: Southern Grace Distilleries in Mount Pleasant, NC
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    Inside Whiskey Prison: Southern Grace Distilleries in Mount Pleasant, NC
    Aug 17, 2026

    There’s an old prison tucked away in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, where the cell blocks are still standing, the original paint is still on the walls, and barrels…

  • Sullenberger Aviation Museum Charlotte NC: Is It Worth Visiting?
    Attractions, Family Fun, Things to Do in NC
    Sullenberger Aviation Museum Charlotte NC: Is It Worth Visiting?
    Aug 12, 2026

    I Wasn’t Expecting to Cry at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum in Charlotte, NC Sometimes the places that leave the biggest impact on us are the ones we almost…

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  • 40+ Fall Fun Things to Do Near Charlotte NC in September
  • Pier 51 Seafood Restaurant in Concord, NC: A Hidden Gem
  • Everything You Need to Know About Gibson Mill in Concord, NC: A Full Day of Shopping, Food & Family Fun
  • Inside Whiskey Prison: Southern Grace Distilleries in Mount Pleasant, NC

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