Smarty Giveaways
$500 Gift Certificate at Drs. Hull & Coleman Orthodontics!
Are you looking for that perfect smile for you or your kids? Check out Drs. Hull & Coleman Orthodontics. I can speak from experience, Dr. Coleman rocks! I'm an adult Invisalign patient and am in the home stretch with just a few months to go. I can't wait to see the end result!Read More
Two Smarties will win a Prize Pack from our friends at Yiasou Greek Festival Sep 9-12!
It's that time of year again. The 33rd annual Yiasou Greek Festival starts next Thursday, September 9th, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 600 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC. Yiasou is the Greek work for Hello, Goodbye and Cheers. The festival offers Greek cuisine and pastries, entertainment, art, shopping and more. This is not an event to miss, Smarties, as it's one of Charlotte's largest cultural events.Read More
Register to win a FREE dance ensemble from Jami Masters School of Dance!
Our Smarty team has been working hard to bring you back-to-school giveaways that you won't want to miss out on. Our latest and greatest is from our friends at Jami Masters School of Dance(JMSD). Jami Masters has been teaching ballerinas in Charlotte for over 20 years! Classes start at age 2, boys and girls alike, through adults and include ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, jazz, tap, pilates and creative movement and tumbling classes for tiny tots.Read More
Smarty Giveaway: Back-to-School Carolina Pad Style!
This Smarty giveaway is just in time for back-to-school. Our friends at Carolina Pad, www.carolinapad.com bring you the latest in their beautifully designed signature brand, Studio C - now available at select Bed Bath & Beyond stores as well as online at www.carolinapadstore.com. From hip and trendy to classic and timeless, the Studio C collections are designed to showcase your personal style. Four collections are free as part of this CSP Giveaway. Yep, that’s right, four of you lucky Smarties will win a Carolina Pad prize pack, valued at $40 each!! Pick from Carnaby Street, Peace, Kaleidoscope and True Love. Peace out, Smarties!Read More
Smarty Giveaway: Pinkberry!
Yo girls, yogurt just got a whole lot cooler and it's a swirlicious brand after our own Smarty pink & green hearts...welcome to Charlotte, Pinkberry!! No more wondering what all those Hollywood celebs love so much about Pinkberry, now there's one in Phillips Place for you and family to enjoy (with another location to open this Fall in the Arboretum). This is the second location in the Southeast, with Charlotte landing a Pinkberry even before cities like Chicago or Las Vegas.Read More
Nest Furnishings
Smarties, we love to give you free stuff and our 2nd giveaway this week will not disappoint! Our friends at Nest Furnishings in Fort Mill have put together a fabulous Smarty package just for you gal, so take a deep breath and feast your eyes on the dreamy collection below. Holy pink & green do we have some unbelievable stuff to give to one lucky Smarty!Read More
U.S. National Whitewater Center Family 4-Pack AllSports Pass - $196 Value!
Smarties, are your kids B-U-R-N-E-D out of the pool yet? Yep, we hear ya, they're bored stiff since they've camped, swam, had sleepovers, refused to do summer homework, and now, there is NOT-ONE-SINGLE-THING to do, right? Thanks to our friends at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC), we can help!Read More
Mother's Day Swagilicious $1,100 Giveaway
We could not think of a better way to honor Y-O-U, our Smarty momshell readers, than to roll out a huge swagilicious Mother's Day Giveaway, AGAIN! This is our second annual Mother's Day Giveaway that we just love to deliver. Let's face it, as moms we have the toughest job on Earth. It's a day-in, day-out marathon of giggles, vomit, skinned knees, runny noses, melt-your-heart smiles, dirt, poopy diapers, no means no, report cards, doctor visits, first words and tears (though some days I'm not sure if they are mine or my kids). This is a small thank you & the break that you rarely get for the demanding role you happily play each and every day. And it's a giveaway just for you gal, so take a deep breath and feast your eyes on the dreamy collection below. Only the Smartiest of mom-centric sponsors would do... and holy pink & green do we have some unbelievable stuff to give to one lucky Smarty!Read More
Camp in Style with Style Sanctum!
Got Fashion? Our friends at Style Sanctum sure do and our latest giveaway will have your lil Smarty turn fashionista in no time! Style Sanctum is offering a one week free camp session for one lucky Smarty child! Children of all ages spend a fun-filled, information-packed week delving into one single topic from the world of fashion. Camps run June 21-August 20.Read More
Children's Theatre Presents 4 Tix to Goodnight Moon!
Just in time for Spring family outings, our friends at Children's Theatre are giving one lucky Smarty (4) tickets to "Goodnight Moon," the Margaret Wise Brown family bedtime classic. This is a perfect outing for the grandparents too as it appeals to all ages from 3 years and up!Read More
kixx shoes and Stephen Bonanno
Welcome to Smarty Giveaway Central! This week's giveaway is complements of our friends at kixx shoes in Parktowne Village. kixx is giving our lucky Smarty one pair of PRESH Stephen Bonanno Sandals, a $150 value, thank you very much! Get this ~ since they carry kids and women's sizes, you can either give them to your little one OR keep these gems for yourself! Smarty Scoop - kixx is the ONLY retailer in Charlotte to carry Stephen Bonanno sandals. kixx is where the cool kids shop for sure!Read More
Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Space Kidets!
Space Kidets is an inflatable and arcade fun center offering both open play times and PRIVATE, supervised parties perfect for birthday celebrations, team outings, youth groups, Moms groups, and more. Space Kidets offers a safe, clean, peanut-free facility with a caring, attentive and friendly staff. The concept for Space Kidets was conceived by a mom, with moms in mind (now you're speaking my language!). Space Kidets has many kid-friendly touches which makes the entire play experience one that Mom enjoys too. From multi-level water fountains, to step stools in the bathrooms and arcade, to a kiddy-sized potty in the rest room, Space Kidets is all about safety and convenience. Private parties, supervision by a friendly, well-trained staff and a clean environment are what you find at Space Kidets. Children cannot really jump for more than 45 minutes to an hour and need another form of entertainment for round 2 of any party. Enter the super cool arcade, which includes 6 holes of mini-golRead More
Time Warner Cable Arena Harlem Globetrotter Giveaway: (2) Family 4-packs
Smarties, this week's giveaway is something for the entire fam to enjoy! Our friends at Time Warner Cable Arena are giving away (2) Family 4-packs to the Harlem Globetrotters coming to Charlotte Saturday, March 20th @ 7p.Read More
Curious George Live!
Who doesn't love that curious little monkey? My girls have always loved everything Curious George and have watched every episode on PBS a million times over. And now he is coming live to the Bojangles' Coliseum for the World Premier of Curious George Live! And two Charlotte Smarty Pants winners will receive a family four-pack of tickets to the show.Read More
Discovery Place KidScience
Our Smarty friends at Discovery Place continue to roll out new activities and exhibitions resulting from their ongoing renovations with KidScience, a new area for little ones to get their hands and minds on science. The new KidScience is an early childhood exhibition where young children, ages 0-7, and their caregivers learn about science and math as they experiment, create and play together. In the 3,300 square feet of exhibits, your little Smarties are free to explore fundamental objectives in science via six main topics, some highlights include: The Tinkertron is the collaborative centerpiece of the room with 12 types of building sets and tools. It’s where children learn about gravity, making predictions and problem solving. Water Table is a splashing good time as your child explores the basics of hydrodynamics. The Wind Wall introduces the elements of aerodynamics as little ones put on a cape, pick up streamers or grab a pinwheel and step in front of the wall. SmarRead More
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (2) Family 4-Packs!
Smarties, this week's giveaway is something for the entire fam to enjoy! Our friends at Time Warner Cable Arena are giving away (2) Family 4-packs to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus coming to Charlotte January 27-31.Read More
Got lunch plans? Zoe's Kitchen wants to get to know Y-O-U for an entire month!
This Smarty Giveaway is one you can really sink your teeth into! Our friends at Zoe's Kitchen are giving one lucky Smarty one month of lunch for two every, single day! That's 60 free meals, Y-U-M! Now grab your hubby or Smarty girlfriend and get over to either location, Metropolitan Midtown or Blakeney, and enjoy!Read More
Tootsies Too Kids Shoe Warehouse Sale: Exclusive CSP Private Preview Shopping Morning!
Of all the bargain sales lately, this one gets our Smarty stamp of approval for sure. Smarties, meet the NYC-style sample shoe sale just for kids - Tootsies Too Warehouse Sale with spring and summer shoes (and fall, of course:) from 50-80% off! I got a sneak preview of the stash and it was highly impressive. I think I wrote down 12 pairs of shoes that I have my eyes on for my posse! The savings will be incredible with Keds as low as $5 and designer shoes for at most $40 - you just can't beat that, my friends! Tootsies Too is located in the Myers Park Shopping Center and is roomies with Fancy Pants, just a few doors down from Wolfman Pizza. With over $50,000 in inventory to move out, this sale is too big to host inside of Tootsies Too, so they rented space two doors down just for this shin-dig. So you may be asking yourself why is Tootsies Too hosting this sale? Well, lemme tell ya - after 5 years, co-owner Molly Blythe is retiring and Freddie Rodgers is cleaning out inventory sRead More
Santa's Smarty Swag Bag $2,000 Holiday Giveaway ~ love, CSP!
It’s our favorite time of year in Smartyland ~ that time when we give and give BIG we will! This one will put the swag in your swagger this holiday season as we kick off Santa’s Smarty Swag Bag holiday giveaway. That Clause dude and his pink & green elves were fiercely Smarty this year and put some of the B-E-S-T swag in the 'ole holiday bag for one lucky reader. Make sure you are signed up for our e-newsletter for your chance to win almost $2,000 from our coolest Smarty friends in town!Read More
Children's Theatre of Charlotte:
Don't miss your chance to win a family pack of four tickets to Children's Theatre production of "If You Take a Mouse to the Movies". "If You Take a Mouse to the Movies" is being performed at the McColl Family Theatre from December 4th - 29th. This production is a new, larger than life storybook adaptation of Laura Numeroff's popular holiday-themed title. What a smarty way to get into the holiday spirit. This giveaway will run through December 6th, so enter now for your chance to win. Click Here to enter.Read More
Sesame Street Live - Elmo's Green Thumb
We are so excited to be giving two lucky winners a family four-pack to see the Sesame Street Live show - Elmo's Green Thumb. This new show is all about the earth, environment and making friends. The show features all of your children's favorite characters including Abby Cadabby, Zoe and Tele. And Elmo will introduce you to Sunny, his sunflower friend as the cast encounters many adventures helping Sunny find a new home! The show runs from November 12 - November 15th at Bojangles Coliseum. So sign up now to win your tickets to take the family on a Sesame Street Adventure. Click Here to enter.Read More
36 Servings of Dream Dinners - Midtown!
This Smarty giveaway is one you can really sink your teeth into! Our friends at Dream Dinners, Midtown location, are offering one lucky Smarty the chance to win (1) 36-serving session (a $150 value)!! That's either 12 dinners that serve 3, or 6 dinners that serve 6. With the kids back in school that means the full court press of homework and all the extra curricular activities...enough to keep any family on a tight schedule! So, let Dream Dinners handle meals for your busy family and register to win this succulent giveaway now!Read More
Getting Ready for School - Sasquatch style by Carolina Pad
This Smarty giveaway puts the sass in Sasquatch. Our friends at Carolina Pad bring you the latest in their beautifully designed product collection, Sasquatch. These notebooks, folders, binders and divider tabs are made from recycled materials. Yet, Sasquatch takes it up a notch and also includes an environmental education component that reminds our young ones about everyday actions they can take to become even better stewards of the environment. Ooohh la la, how very Smarty green of them!Read More
Get your fall kicks from kixx!
Just in time for back to school, our friends at kixx in Parktowne Village bring to you a kickin’ $100 gift certificate to help you wardrobe your little ones in the coolest shoe styles in town. We’re proud to say we play in the same sandbox - kixx recently won a Bob Award from Charlotte Magazine for Best Kid’s Shoe Store, not surprising, since their shoe selection rocks! Kixx is excited to feature some fun, new brands this fall including Puddlejumpers, K-Swiss, Roxy, Stuart Weitzman, Sweet Shoes, Kidorable and on-the-way, Bearpaw, super comfy and groovy boots (think Uggs but way more affordable). Not to mention they have an extensive white tennis shoe selection for those of you at schools that require them.Read More
Nothing but Noodles $100 Gift Certificate
Our friends at Nothing but Noodles are giving one lucky Smarty a $100 gift certificate so you can enjoy delish dining all summer long that your whole fam will enjoy! Nothing but Noodles offers Charlotte families a fresh and affordable option for fast, casual dining in a comfortable, kid-friendly atmosphere. And with flavors kids love, there won't be many dinner table negotiations with your picky eaters. I mean seriously, what kid doesn't like noodles?! The menu includes global noodle and pasta taste selections like Asian Pad Thai and Beef Stroganoff as well as a variety of hand-tossed salads such as the Pear & Balsamic Spinach Salad, Cranberry Spinach Salad, and the Greek Salad to name a few. They have also expanded the kids menu to include four kids pasta meals, cheese pizza, and a new spin on grilled cheese (think grilled cheese pocket, something you just have to see in person to get the full effect!)...all for just $3.99!Read More
Discovery Place - SHIPWRECK! Family 4-Pack
Ahoy, Smarties! Our friends at Discovery Place have sunken a lot into this latest giveaway. Just in time for summer, SHIPWRECK! Pirates and Treasure has anchored and this is your chance to sign up to win your own family 4-pack!Read More
Jami Masters Summer '09 Dance Camp
With summer just around the corner, the camp season is fast approaching. For some reason this year, I've been dragging my feet with my camp schedule line-up and this week's giveaway would be just what I need! Jami Masters School of Dance (JMSD) is giving away one week of Summer '09 Dance Camp (for ages 2-8) to one lucky Smarty.Read More
$1,600 Mother of all Mother's CSP Giveaway!
We could not think of a better way to honor Y-O-U, our Smarty momshell readers, than to roll out a huge swagalicious, the mother of all mothers, Mother's Day Giveaway. Let's face it, as moms we have the toughest job on Earth. It's a day-in, day-out marathon of giggles, vomit, skinned knees, runny noses, melt-your-heart smiles, dirt, poopy diapers, no means no, report cards, doctor visits, first words and tears (though some days I'm not sure if they are mine or my kids). This is a small thank you and the break that you rarely get for the demanding role you happily play each and every day. And it's a giveaway just for you gal, so take a deep breath and feast your eyes on the dreamy collection below. Only the Smartiest of mom-centric sponsors would do... and holy pink & green do we have some unbelievable stuff to give to one lucky Smarty!Read More
Simply Fresh to You
I have been counting down the days until I could introduce you to our latest Smarty Sponsor that has truly changed our lives, Simply Fresh to You - The Ultimate Home Dining Experience! Owners, Marc & Patti Liersaph, contacted us a few months back and sent us some samples. I was highly impressed and my family has been hooked every single week since then. With a combined 40+ years of experience in the restaurant/food distribution industry, Marc & Patti have really found a niche and at an affordable cost.Read More
Rolly Pollies Camps & Classes
Here's one of our favorite Smarty family facilities! Rolly Pollies is a 5,000 square foot children’s fitness and activity center in Lake Norman. This place is repeatedly mentioned by our Smarty Moms as one of their favorite birthday party venues and we know from personal experience that your children are sure to LOVE this place! Not only are the variety of classes and camps they offer F-U-N but the staff is hands down the best…hats off to co-owners (sister/brother/wife team) Kerry, Marty and Laura. You won’t meet a nicer, more helpful or enthusiastic crew. In addition to offering turn-key birthday parties, gym, art and music classes for kids ranging in age 6 months to 8 years, Rolly Pollies is also a company with heart, regularly hosting various fundraisers for families in need in the Lake Norman community.Read More
Children's Theatre
Smarties, time for some home grown culture. Our friends at Children's Theatre present "Alice in Concert". Enter to win your chance at a Family 4-Pack to "Alice in Concert", along with a $25 Brixx Pizza gift certificate (conveniently located across the street from McColl Family Theatre at ImaginOn). This is a win/win... a dinner and show your family is sure to love!Read More
Filters Fast (1 year of free air & water filtration)
With Spring in the air I think warm days, Spring cleaning, flowers and pollen. Did you know Charlotte, NC is among the Top Ten worst cities for Springtime allergies?! It's just a matter of time before my blue car turns green and the watery eyes start. This is the time of year to also think about the air & water quality inside your home and changing out your filters. Enter Filters Fast with a timely giveaway perfect for Smarty families with pets, active children, cooks, etc. Filters Fast is offering one lucky Smarty one year's worth of free air and water filtration service. This includes home delivery and installation, cleaning of return air grilles and thermostat calibration at every visit. Our Smarty winner can pick quality of product and frequency of change service up to $250! Smarty score!!Read More
