Smarty Picks

Charlotte Smarty Pants has carefully handpicked select businesses to participate in an innovative marketing program that allows you to meet certain companies through a combination of an online profile, newsletter promotion and offline community events. You can rest assured these businesses are CSP pre-approved and worthy of your time.

Discovery Place

Looking for a fabulous family activity where the entire family can enjoy? Discovery Place is the ticket. Discovery Place is convenienlty located in the heart of uptown Charlotte close to dining, the Light Rail and so much more. Step into a world where science is brought to life featuring more than 300 interactive exhibits and explosive experiments during daily programs. Experience the past and visit the future through world-class traveling exhibitions, groundbreaking IMAX® Discovery Films and the latest release Full-Length Feature Films.
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Living Simply

Do you find that you have bulging closets, piles upon piles of paper throughout your house and a dysfunctional playroom? Then you need Carson Tate and her team of organizers from Living Simply, whose motto is life can be easier with Living Simply.
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Pandora Jewelry in Blakeney

PANDORA Jewelry in Charlotte's charming Blakeney Village is a must stop shop for all Smarty moms in Charlotte. The PANDORA bracelet has forever changed the fun and beauty of collecting and designing your own charm bracelet and helps you capture special memories along the way.
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Budding Baby

“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art” a quote by Francois La Rochefoucauld that could undoubtedly serve as the company slogan for Budding Baby. Budding Baby is a Charlotte-based company specializing in personalized nutrition for women, children and families. It is vitally important that as women we are good stewards of our own health in addition to our family’s. Good nutrition is one of the key building blocks for healthy living and can be easily overlooked as the daily grind of motherhood takes over.
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Jami Masters School of Dance

Your little one has been dancing and twirling since she came into this world. Channel this energy into something beautiful by enrolling in classes at Jami Masters School of Dance (JMSD). Classes start at age 2 through adults and include ballet, pointe, lyrical, modern, jazz, tap, pilates and creative movement and tumbling classes for tiny tots.
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Busby Design Incorporated - Rachel Busby, Graphic Designer

Before having children of her own, Rachel worked as a graphic designer at some of the hottest advertising agencies in the country. A client once stated, "Rachel is by far the most talented and creative person on the face of the planet. She is cute, funny, smart and a really, really, really good designer."
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Creating Dazzling Smiles in Charlotte for 50+ Years

Are you looking for that perfect smile for you or your kids? Check out Drs. Hull & Coleman Orthodontics. These orthodontists model each patient's treatment plan based on creating the most beautiful balance not just for their teeth but for the whole face. Their treatments help create optimum balance between nose, lips, and chin by moving teeth in ways that complement the patient's face.
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Nanine Hartzenbusch Photography

Nanine Hartzenbusch is passionate about her life’s work as a photographer. She brings 20+ years of experience as a photojournalist to your family photo session and has worked in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and now Charlotte.
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Nesting

Nesting is a precious children's design boutique located in the Specialty Shops on the Park in SouthPark. They offer complete interior design services, fine furnishings, clothing, gifts and accessories in fabulous lines.
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Neela Bags - an Alternative to Paper Bags

Have you ever thought about how many plastic bags you obtain in one week? When I go to the grocery store, I could potentially get 20 bags. And at Target, I'm pretty sure they pack one item per plastic bag. I bet my family collects 50 bags a week. Multiply that times 52 and that's a pretty scary number. Thanks to our friends at Neela Bags, we can take a stand!
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Mr. Food no-fuss Meals

We are very excited to introduce you to our newest Smarty Sponsor, Mr. Food no-fuss Meals. This is Charlotte's newest meal assembly retail concept. They are fantastic for all of us moms who don't have enough time in the day and want to make sure we put nutritious, healthy meals in front of our families.
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Ginger Wagoner at Photosynthesis

You meticulously researched all stroller features before you made your selection. Your nanny interview process was that of an FBI agent. So of course, when it comes to Baby's first photo, you'll search high and low for that perfect photographer. Enter Ginger Wagoner with Photosynthesis, Inc.
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