2-1-12: CEENTA Free Sunglasses for Mom & Prescription frames for child!
Who’s ready for some sunshine, Smarties?! Our friends at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates (CEENTA) want to give one lucky Smarty some new fab designer sunglasses and a pair of frames for your child. Thank you very much, CEENTA!
When you hear Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat, you often skip over that first “E” for “Eye” and think tubes/tonsils/adenoids/allergies. This is something we need to change and fast! CEENTA has 11 Optical Shops with convenient locations in SouthPark, Belmont, Blakeney, Concord, Huntersville, Matthews, Monroe, Pineville, Statesville, Steele Creek and University. They carry a wide selection of contact lenses and eyeglasses for the entire family. You’ll find fashion, designer, sports and safety eyewear in a variety of brands such as Nike, Maui Jim, Ray-Ban, Gucci, Fendi, Nine West, Armani Exchange and more. They use the most technologically-advanced lenses and coatings, and can fill any valid prescription.
For Mom, you could win a pair of non-prescription sunglasses and you can choose from brands such as Fendi, Gucci, Ray Ban, Michael Kors, Nautica, Elle, Jimmy Choo, Calvin Klein and Saks 5th Avenue. Love? For child, you will receive one pair of prescription frames and you can choose from the following brands: Disney, Juicy Couture, Nike, etc. Giveaway includes frame only, valid prescription for eyeglasses (within one year) required or even better. Schedule an eye exam from a CEENTA doc (filed by your insurance)!
Click here to register to win! Note: Winner must select BOTH the sunglasses and child frames at the same time.
Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, P.A.
6035 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Office: 704.295.3413 Fax: 704.295.3468
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1-23-12: Semi Prepared – 5 Free Meals!
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Out of healthy ideas for dinner? Well we have a solution for you! Happy Monday, Smarty Charlotte!
Discover the perfect culinary combination. Locally-owned Semi Prepared offers a smarter alternative for people who care about what they eat. They do all the planning, shopping, measuring, chopping, washing, weighing, and blending leaving you free to cook a healthy and nutritious meal in less than 30 minutes. Sounds like a Smarty plan to me!
Semi Prepared meals make mealtime quick and delicious, without all the mess, saving you time and money. These quick-to-fix, budget-friendly semi-prepared meals are available for a variety of tastes. Whether you are in the mood for beef, chicken, pork, seafood, or vegetarian, choose from over 50 Semi Prepared fixings to satisfy your appetite. Additional options include heart healthy, gluten-free, low-salt, and great on the grill selections.
Semi Prepared has created the perfect Smarty Giveaway for busy moms! One lucky Smarty will win this combination of five (5) semi-prepared meals:
1) Chicken Marbella with Fettuccini – serves 4
Add your own chicken to complete this classic dish with a heady mix of sweet, salty and tangy flavors—the result of pairing green olives, capers and prunes with white wine and brown sugar and serve over fettuccini for a delectable one dish meal.
2) Honey-Bourbon Brisket with Mashed Potatoes – serves 4
Don’t add a thing! Just enjoy this delicious slow cooked hickory smoked beef brisket with mashed potatoes and our perfect honey-bourbon barbecue sauce. Your whole family will love the flavor. And, you will love how easy it is to prepare.
3) Baby Bear Chili Vegetarian – serves 4
You don’t have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this chili. The perfect blend of spices makes this chili taste great without the meat or the heat. It’s not too hot, it’s not too cold. It’s just right!
4) Shrimp and Grits – serves 4
Add your own shrimp to complete this low country favorite – Shrimp & Grits. This dish is southern through & through served with our own special recipe for red-eye gravy.
5) Cavatini – serves 4
This complete Italian dish is a hearty meal all by itself. Made with three types of pasta, our own special marinara sauce, hearty pepperoni and Italian sausage, topped with real mozzarella. C’est l’amour!
Each semi-prepared meal serves 4 (a total of 20 servings). You can find this Five Meal Package on their website at a special price of $53.46 (regularly $71.29). Giveaway winner is responsible for shipping charges (approximately $20).
To enter to win, click here. Good luck!
12-19-11: Bonus Smarty Giveaway: 18 Sets of Fab White Orchid Pajama Sets!
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White Orchid is also known as the “Friendly Fortune” pj because each pajama comes with its own fortune cookie-esque wish for the future. Its all about feeling good emotionally and physically. White Orchid pajamas are made from the softest cotton interlock. They are wonderful to the touch and feel great on the body. They are also forgiving, so they are perfect for the holiday season when we want to slip into the roomiest, coziest item around. As stores are in the process of buying the line, CSP readers are getting a sneak preview of the product! Thank you very much, Dream Lounge ladies!
Dream Lounge White Orchid pajamas are a personal fave of the Smarty gals here, and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on a set of them, just in time for the holidays! Our friends at Dream Lounge want 18 of you lucky ducks to sleep a little better this holiday season wearing their super comfy pj’s, just for being Smarty!
Rules for entry
-Leave a comment below telling us where your favorite holiday light display is (address please, we’re going to post with a comprehensive list!). Make sure your email is linked to your comment so we can contact you!
-Bonus just for facebookers and pinterest junkies: Share this link on your facebook wall/pinterest board and leave a comment on our facebook wall that you did!
Winners will be selected on Thursday, 12/22 at 8pm, so mark your calendar and check out CSP and CSP facebook! Thanks for playing!
About Dream Lounge:
Dream Lounge is a pajama company started by local Charlottean, Jenna Lowe, and her biz partner, Paula Pereira. Both come from sales and marketing jobs in the fashion world and, as busy moms, they have always loved slipping into pjs. They are inspired by the need to create the perfect, comfy pajama to wear after a busy day of work and chasing the kids around. They have been in business since this summer and are always thinking about fun, new, and exciting ways to reinvent the sleepwear category and keep busy, multi-tasking women like them comfy, cozy and coming back for more.
12-8-11: THE 2012 SANTA’S SMARTY SWAG BAG HAS ARRIVED!
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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 Claus 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 $600 from our coolest Smarty friends in town!
This giveaway includes gift certificates and/or products for the designated amount listed to each of our Smarty retail partners below. One Smarty takes all. Make sure you stop in to visit all of these local businesses to do some holiday shopping or just to treat yourself – let’s support LOCAL!! Don’t forget to tell them Charlotte Smarty Pants sent you so we can continue to shower our readers with more giveaways.
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Alphabet Soup Monogramming Boutique
Need a last minute personalized gift for a special teacher, friend, or family member? Let Alphabet Soup help! Delight your family and friends with a personalized gift from their new line, Fatman Designs (product featured here!). Fatman Designs offers personalized cosmetic bags, coasters, license plates, key chains, luggage tags, cutting boards and t-shirts.
One lucky CSP reader will win $50 worth of product from our new line. Visit Alphabet Soup and let them help you with your last minute gift needs. Happy Holidays!
Alphabet Soup Monogramming
Located in the Morrocroft Shopping Center
3900 Colony Road Suite B
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-554-1616
Carolina Bicycle Company – CHARLOTTE’S TOP SHOP FOR CYCLING
They are passionate about bikes – all kinds of bikes. They’re here to help you have the best cycling experience possible by offering the right bikes and accessories for your ride. Carolina Bicycle Company is a full-service bicycle retailer, from training wheels to racing bikes, and everything in between. Their certified mechanics service all brands of bicycles.
Carolina Bicycle Company features: Guaranteed Best Price, a Kids Trade-Up Program, Extended Warranty and The Cog Card customer rewards program.
Our lucky Smarty cyclist will receive a Preventive Maintenance Tune-Up worth $65 good at either location thru March 30, 2012. Tune-up customers will be advised of any problems found and cost for additional repairs recommended.
Carolina Bicycle Company
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Huntersville Location
311 Gilead Rd
Huntersville, NC 28078
704-766-0111
South Charlotte Location
8914 Pineville Matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC 28226
704-541-7420
Cottage Chic
This fab boutique is seriously one of our favorite shops of all times – maybe because they always have the Smartiest pink & green jammies hanging outside every single day. Or maybe it’s because we could spend hours upon hours washing our hands with all of the fabulous scrubs and smelling all of the yummy creams and candles. This place screams all things girly! From home decor fresh out of Coastal Living, to the hippest jeans & handbags, to baby goodies & gifts, Cottage Chic is the best place in town to find any gift for any gal of any age. Not to mention, Cottage Chic now is the only retailer in Charlotte who sells Heather Moore jewels, best mommy jewelry around! We heart Cottage Chic!
Our lucky Smarty will receive a $50 gift card to spend however you’d like. L-O-V-E?
Cottage Chic
1232 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-375-1888
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Fundanoodle from Carolina Pad
Put the FUN in fundamental this holiday with $50 worth of Fundanoodle! Fundanoodle is a new education readiness brand from your favorite notebook makers, Carolina Pad. Fundanoodle’s colorful writing tablets and multi-activity kits take children on a fun-filled journey as they master essential skills like memory and concentration, fine and gross motor skills, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Fundanoodle’s first innovative education readiness module is a Handwriting Development Program, developed in partnership with two Charlotte-based pediatric Occupational Therapists with nearly 20 years of combined experience. This award-winning system is a great way to continue your child’s handwriting practice outside of the classroom in a fun, easy-to-use way. The color-coded packaging denotes activities targeted to different age ranges from 3 year olds to 1st grade. The components are organized in developmentally appropriate progression, beginning with exercises that focus on basic skills (doodling, drawing) and progressing to more complex skills and activities (letter recognition and formation).
The winner of this prize will receive a Fundanoodle products specifically targeted to their child’s age and needs.
Lollipop Papers
Lollipop Papers, conveniently located in the Arboretum Shopping Center, is your one-stop shop for all fun things printed from holiday cards, party invitations, babysitter notepads, stickers, and more. They have the hippest selection of fun and new whimsical designs to suit any printed need you have including custom designs from hundreds of local and national vendors. They happen to carry one of my all-time fave invitation lines, Picture Perfect – Good Lord, invitations just don’t get any cuter than that! Lollipop Papers also sells super Smarty gifts including personalized clipboards, top of my birthday party gift list for girls age 7-10. Shop online or in the store, whichever you choose, you will be certain to get the best customer service in town. Lollipop Papers is a great place for teacher gifts too, just in time for your frantic room-mom shopping frenzy!
Our Swaggy Smarty will receive a $75 gift certificate – thanks Lollipop!
Lollipop Papers
Arboretum Shopping Center
8206-1200 Providence Rd
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-541-2545
Nest Furnishings in Fort Mill
Does your wish-list include a new rug, a big boy bed or an extra posh sectional sofa? Nest can be your one-stop shop for it all! They offer super affordable in-home design services, holiday pretties and so much more! Nest’s concept is simple; high quality furniture selection at bargain prices. What can you expect at Nest? Styles you’d see at popular, trend-setting retailers, no frills casual atmosphere, no pushy sales people and incredible prices. Bring your gal pals in for a morning of shopping – they will thank you for sharing this little gem of a shop in Fort Mill!
Winner of this giveaway scores a $100 gift certificate to be used towards your shopping pleasure at Nest. You will have a ball!
The Nest girls can’t wait to meet you!
Lorie, Frances, Lesley & Liz
1653 Katy Lane, Fort Mill, SC 29708
803-802-3080
www.nestfurnish.com
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Pure Barre: 2 Locations in Charlotte!
Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective way to change your body. It’s a total body workout which utilizes the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements set to great music. The workout lifts your seat, tones your thighs, flattens your abs and burns fat in record breaking time! Pure Barre strengthens the muscles and then lengthens them right back out to create a long, lean look rather then bulk and mass.
Our lucky Smarty will win a 5-class package worth $105 at either PB Location – lift, tone, burn, Smarties!
Pure Barre Charlotte: Myers Park
603 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
(P)980-329-4640
email: charlotte@purebarre.com
Pure Barre Ballantyne
8430 Rea Road Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28277
(P)704-502-5888
email: ballantyne@purebarre.com
Simply Fresh to You
Fresh, delicious quality dinners take time to prepare and are often sacrificed in just trying to get through the day, which is unfortunate since dinner is the most important family time of the day! But with Simply Fresh To You, you no longer need to turn to drive thru fast food (Chick-fil-A doesn’t count!), soggy restaurant take-out, or meal assembly kitchens. You order your food from the weekly online menu and everything is delivered to your doorstep – easy as pie. Simply Fresh entrees are made to order using fresh quality ingredients! You receive everything you need to serve a FRESH, not frozen, delicious gourmet quality meal in minutes. Plus there are plenty of options to customize them to your family’s likes and no need to be home for delivery – your meals are safely packed in thermal cooler boxes designed to hang tough in even the hottest weather.
One lucky duck will get a $50 gift certificate to enjoy the incredible meals from our friends at Simply Fresh to You!
Simply Fresh to You
Email: contact@simplyfreshtoyou.com
704-578-3139
Towne & Reese Jewelry
Started by Christi Pack and Jessica Stanfield of Charlotte in 2009, Towne & Reese jewelry blurs the line between timelessness and trendiness and fits into any budget. Pieces have been featured in Real Simple, Self Magazine, Southern Living, Redbook and Parade magazine. Celebrity fans of the brand include Emily Maynard, Reese Witherspoon, Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough, among others (perhaps the ENTIRE CSP team may have this under the Smarty tree this year too:-). You can find Towne & Reese locally at many Charlotte boutiques or online.
Our lucky Smarty will win these FAB Isabelle Turquoise Earrings valued at $40. These earrings will make your outfit with a stunning waterfall of five strands of small turquoise beads. Gold-plated, hypo-allergenic.
Towne & Reese
Contact: jessica@towneandreese.com
Trip.i.t.s
Watch out bottlecap necklaces, there is a fabulous new trend in the tweens, teens and young girls fashion market, Trip.i.t.s., personally inspired trinkets to share. Tripits were designed by local mompreneurs, Kara Larson and Cathy Hines, and we LOVE them! Trip.i.t.s necklaces and bracelets come with a hip charm and a message that screams girl-power with phrases like “Peace on Earth”, “Stand Tall”, and “Smile” to name a few. The concept is for girls to trade pieces of their necklaces or charms or bracelets as each component screws and unscrews and is interchangeable. Think of this as the hippest new version of “be fri” and “st ends”.
Trip.i.t.s. has really cute holiday themes right now in Toys & Co, Alphabet Soup in Morrocroft and Learning Express in Stonecrest.
Our lucky Smarty will win two necklaces, two bracelets and two charms (1/2 holiday collection and 1/2 everyday collection) valued at $80!
Alright, Smarties, so what are you waiting for? CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN THE SANTA’S SMARTY SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY, but first be sure you are a newsletter subscriber. (This is required for you to be eligible as a winner.) Our winner will be chosen at 11p on Sunday, December 18th by a random number search. We will contact you to let you know that you are our winner, and we’ll feature you as our Giveaway winner on CSP.
Bonus entries: Share this link on your facebook wall and leave a comment on CSP’s that you did:-) And go ahead and leave a comment here as to what YOU want for Christmas this year:-) Good luck and Happy Smartydays!
11-28-11: Win a limited edition of My Secret Angel and Me Christmas tradition!
Move over Elf on the Shelf, make room for the sweetest Christmas tradition that shares the gift of Christmas. What if an angel descended from above to teach your child the REAL meaning of Christmas? What if this angel took your child on a journey back in time to meet baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph and even… Santa?
My Secret Angel and Me is a magical book and angel doll that helps families explain the real meaning of Christmas to their little ones in such a precious and enchanting way. My Secret Angel and Me was written and illustrated by local moms, Ashley Adorno and Rachel Hernandez. They were searching for a way to tie in Santa and Jesus and were truly inspired by God. This book has the most beautiful illustrations I have seen in a children’s book, you can almost feel the magic coming off the pages.
Hot off the press, this limited addition set for 2011 will be new to TWO lucky Smarties! We’re thrilled to help start this tradition for two local Charlotte families. For the rest of us, we can find these locally at the Buttercup Gifts and Stationary in Eastover (all online copies have been sold out, so hurry to get your copy!). Each 40 page hard-covered book is packaged inside a keepsake hard-covered bound box along with a Secret Angel Doll. Click here to register to win.
Ashley Adorno has a passion for God, children and the arts and has spent her career as an art educator for children ages 4 and up. She is a Charlotte native, but now lives in Charleston, SC and spends her time raising her 3 children, Tyler (6), Ayla (2) and Cecelia(1) together with her husband Sean.
Rachel Hernandez is a former television news reporter turned stay-at-home mom. She is currently working on her Masters in Biblical Studies at the Reformed Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. She lives in Atlanta with her husband Pete, daughter Bella and her Italian Greyhounds Giorgio and Pia.
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11-21-11: Win a $75 Pair of Emu Boots from our Friends at Kixx Shoes!
Our Smarty friends at Kixx Shoes in ParkTowne Village are giving away a pair of $75 Emu Boots to one lucky reader! Protect your little one’s feet from the elements with this warm and cuddly Wallaby boot. Lined for toasty comfort and made of 100% Australian sheepskin upper, the low boot features a soft suede upper that’s easy to pull on–even for the youngest crowd. Click here to enter. Winner will be selected at random at 5p on Sunday, November 27th.
Kixx is also hosting their fabulous BOGO sale now through December 3rd. Buy 1 pair of shoes and get another pair 1/2 off during November 18th – December 3rd. They also have a big selection of clearance shoes 60% to 75 % off. These include brands like Lelli Kelly, Sperry, Nine West, Naturino, Kid Express, Me Too, Kenneth Cole, Geox, See Kai Run and Kai.
Be sure to like them on facebook so you can be the first to know about sales and new arrivals. You’ll also be entered in the monthly $50 gift card raffle.
Kixx Shoes
Parktowne Village Shopping Center
1730 E. Woodlawn Road, Suite G
Charlotte, NC 28209
704.676.1517
www.kixxshoes.com
Bogo offer not valid on Crocs.
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11-14-11: Win a $100 Choose-and-Cut Christmas Tree from Evergreen Trails Christmas Tree Farms!
There’s nothing to get you into the holiday spirit like a visit to Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms in the heart of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. With holiday trees from this region gracing America’s finest residences, including the White House, word is beginning to spread about this wonderful family tradition right in our backyards.
Just two hours by car from Charlotte, Alleghany County’s Sparta region is home to more than a dozen of the finest choose and cut Christmas tree farms in the U.S. Starting as early as November 14 and as late as December 24, 2011, participating Evergreen Trail farms welcome visitors. But, be sure to check weather conditions on the mountain and individual farm locations and hours before you head out.
The Evergreen Trail is known across the country for exceptionally cultivated greenery and Evergreen Trail Trees, Fraser Firs well-regarded for their symmetry, resilience and fragrance. Participating farmers like Lizabeth Roupe, Owner of Reeves Ridge Christmas Trees, operate small to medium sized farms, which support the agricultural and economic revitalization of Western North Carolina while preserving the area’s natural beauty.
According to Amy Lucas, Owner of Pardue Tree Farm, Evergreen Trail farms are like a Norman Rockwell painting come to life. Here, families are transported to simpler times of a bygone era. With hot cocoa or cider in hand, families discover a new holiday tradition, a beautiful backdrop for family photos and memories that will last a lifetime.
While families are welcome to visit any time during the holiday season, there are some great nearby weekend activities perfect for families, too. As part of Evergreen Trail’s Gift for the Soul Food Drive, during the weekend of December 3 and 4, 2011, participating farms will give visitors $5 off their Christmas trees in return for a donation of 3 can food items to benefit hungry families served by the Solid Rock Food Closet of Sparta. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Alleghany County Chamber and Visitor’s Center hosts its big Christmas Parade down Sparta’s quaint Main Street at 2 p.m., and during the first Saturday in December, the Christmas Craft Fair is held at the County Fairgrounds.
For more information about Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms, including directions and maps, visit www.evergreentrailchristmasfarms.com and to learn more about area events, visit www.sparta-nc.com. And don’t forget to “like” Evergreen Trail Christmas Farms on Facebook too!
Smarty Giveaway Details
This scenic family road trip is holiday merrymaking at its best—and now, one lucky CSP reader will get a free choose and cut Christmas tree from a participating farm (valued at $100). Winner will be selected at random on Sunday, November 20th at 5pm. Click here to enter for a chance to win! Good luck, Smarties!
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10-3-11: Four Family 4-Packs to Yo Gabba Gabba!
When it comes to the Yo Gabba Gabba! characters, it seems that folks either adore these funky critters or loathe them with the heat of 10,000 suns. I heart DJ Lance Rock, Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee and Plex.
I have to give them props. Yo Gabba Gabba!, or YGG, has held my children’s attention for the past 5 years. Their songs are pretty catchy and teach lessons like healthy eating, brushing your teeth, trying new things and cleaning up. The show has received two Daytime Emmy noms and is in its 4th season on Nickelodeon.
We went to the Charlotte YGG show last October. I gotta tell ya, it was the bomb.com. I knew all of the songs and my daughter and her friends loved it. All of the kids were dancing and singing in the aisles, balloons were released from the ceiling and the characters came out into the audience. I was very impressed with the entire production from start to finish.
Yo Gabba Gabba! returns to Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 for 4 shows only. Four Smarty families will get to dance and sing with them up close!
3 Ways to Win
- Sign up for the Smarty Newsletter
- Like us on facebook
- Leave a comment here or on our facebook page about why you (I mean, your kids) like Yo Gabba Gabba!
We’ll pick our Smarty winners on Sunday, October 9th. Tickets are for the Saturday, October 29th, 2PM show. Good luck, Smarties!
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10-3-11: SIX tickets to Disney on Ice Dare to Dream!
If you have a little girl, chances are the Disney Princesses have been a part of your life at some point. Our friends at Disney are bringing a fabulous show to Charlotte this week: Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream, an all-new live production that will be in Charlotte at Time Warner Cable Arena Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 5-9.
Relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the romance, humor and adventure of the films to life in this contemporary skating spectacular. Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled, as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss. And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. Lastly, all your favorite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime.
Our lucky Smarty family will win six tickets to Saturday’s 6:30 p.m. show. Here’s the scoop with THREE ways to win:
Can’t wait to see if you’ll win? Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000. Smarty Tip: Use code ICE for $6 off your order of up to six tickets!
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Show Times: Wed. Oct. 5, 7 p.m.; Thurs. Oct. 6, 7 p.m.; Fri. Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Sat. Oct. 8, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.; Sun. Oct. 9, noon and 4 p.m.
Fundanoodle by Carolina Pad – 3 giveaways!
Charlotte mamas, let’s have fun and learn together with Fundanoodle! Fundanoodle is a new education readiness brand by Charlotte-based Carolina Pad (you know them from their fashion forward school, office and organization supplies!). Fundanoodle’s colorful writing tablets and multi-activity kits take children on a fun-filled journey as they master essential skills like memory and concentration, fine and gross motor skills, eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Fundanoodle’s first innovative education readiness module is a Handwriting Development Program, created in partnership with two Charlotte-based pediatric Occupational Therapists with nearly 20 years of combined experience. This packaging of this program is color coded to indicate activities targeted to different age ranges:
Orange is recommended for ages 3+/Preschool
Blue is recommended for ages 4 to 5/Pre K to K
Green is recommended for ages 5 to 6/K to 1st Grade
In this giveaway you’ll have the opportunity to win one Orange, Blue or Green prize pack! Each prize pack includes multi-activity kits and writing tablets to aid in handwriting development. Winners will also receive an assortment of school, office and organization supplies from Carolina Pad.
Want to learn more about Fundanoodle? The Fundanoodle Launch Party will take place on Thursday, September 22 in South End. Visit www.fundanoodle.com/events for details and to RSVP!
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Very Surry Giveaway!
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean that vacation time has to end. Fall weekend getaways and day trips are a great way to spend fun quality time with loved ones and explore new things.
So what’s a great destination for those in Charlotte looking for a weekend outing? Surry County! Convenient to Charlotte, Surry is just a short ride up the road. Dobson, Elkin, Mount Airy, and Pilot Mountain are the towns that make up Surry and each have their own appeal for vacationers.
For those who love the outdoors, Surry County is an ideal place to visit. Outdoor adventures are accompanied by unmatched views of pristine rivers, rolling foothills and stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiking and biking are favorite pastimes for visitors as well as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding and golfing, just to name a few. An exciting day can be spent exploring the miles of trails at Pilot Mountain National Park and enjoying a picnic lunch with the family. The numerous trails vary in difficulty to suit any skill level and, no matter which you choose, all paths promise breath-taking vistas and lookouts.
For couples that enjoy wine and would like to explore great NC wines, Surry’s Yadkin Valley Wine Region is a must see. With over 30 notable and award-winning wineries and vineyards in the area, it is certainly an up-and-coming viniculture tour de force. A requisite stop for weekenders is Shelton Vineyards in Dobson. It is one of the most popular vineyards in the area and the largest family owned estate winery in NC. Tours and tastings are offered every day and include a guided tour of the winery, an overview of the wine making process and a sampling of five Shelton wines.
Surry County is also home to some great festivals. Coming up in September, Mount Airy, known as “America’s Hometown”, will host its 22nd annual Mayberry Days Festival, a four-day celebration of yesteryear that will take place Sept. 22-25. Mayberry Days encompasses a variety of events such as great live music, a Mayberry Days Parade, checkers tournament, championship barbecue cook-off, games and activities for the kids and a guarantee of a whole lot of fun.
Taking place on the same weekend and just a short drive away is the popular Yadkin Valley Pumpkin Festival, held on Saturday, September 23rd in downtown Elkin. This fall celebration begins at 9am with the annual Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off on Main Street, where growers from all over the East Coast bring their pumpkins (some can weigh in excess of 1,000 lbs!) in the hopes of placing in the top ten. Streets are packed with vendors offering everything from funnel cakes to pottery, handcrafted furniture to wine racks, barbecue to baked goods. Plus, there is plenty of entertainment for the kids with a variety of family-friendly activities.
The upcoming 45th annual Autumn Leaves Festival is another event sure to please the entire family. Held October 14-16 in downtown Mount Airy, this popular event is all about music, craftsmanship and fun. The Festival will host more than 250 craftsmen demonstrating traditional artisan skills alongside nationally renowned musicians playing bluegrass, old-time and gospel music. Main Street will be filled with craft booths, activities and a food section, dubbed “Food for the Soul”. This is an event sure to build fond memories for those who visit.
Sound like the kind of place you’d like to go? Well, Smarties take note! Surry County is currently offering Charlotte Smarty Pants readers a chance to win dinner for two at the beautiful Harvest Grill at Shelton Vineyards (with a bottle of wine included of course) in Dobson. Click here to enter for a chance to win.
Another great promotion Surry is currently offering is open to anyone stopping by their website. Site visitors can enter for a chance to win a Very Surry Getaway for two. The Getaway includes lodging at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Elkin, an award winning new hotel, and dinner for two at the famous Twenty One & Main Wine Bar & Restaurant. The winning couple will then be able to choose three activities from a list such as a wine tour, massages, golf, a tour of Mayberry, horseback riding, or canoeing/kayaking the Yadkin River. Visit www.VerySurry.com for a chance to win.
The Wiggles Big Birthday Bash Giveaway!
Monday, June 20th, 2011
Smarties, you better stay current on your CSP reading and make sure you log on every day over your cup of joe! We have so much cool stuff to give to you, it’s not even funny! Our friends at Time Warner Cable Arena have hooked us up yet again!
The Wiggles Big Birthday! will be a perfect summer outing since most kids will be tired of the pool and all of our free or almost free movies. Stir it up and pack up the fam to enjoy a night of fun with the crazy and animated characters of the Wiggles! Three Smarties will win a family 4-pack to The Wiggles Big Birthday! celebration on July 13th. For the rest of us, we can still get in on the fun since you can enter code “MOM” and get $10 off each ticket. Thanks, Time Warner Cable Arena!
So how do you enter to win? Just leave a comment on the blog with your favorite summer family activity. Make sure your email address is linked so we can contact you if it’s your lucky day. Winners will be selected on Sunday, June 26th. Good luck!
For more info on tickets for the Wiggles Big Birthday:
Where? Time Warner Cable Arena
When? July 13th, 6:30p
Click here to purchase tickets and make sure you enter code “MOM” to get your $10 discount.
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Moe’s $25 Gift card – Summer Fun 2011 Giveaway #2!
Monday, June 20th, 2011
Happy second Monday of Summer, Smarties! We’re thrilled to deliver yet another handy giveaway from our friends at Moe’s Southwest Grill. Our lucky Smarty will win a $25 gift card!
Moe’s takes meals seriously and they cater 100% to fams and children. From the second you walk in and hear “Welcome to Moe’s!” to the healthy meal options including gluten-free, vegetarian and low cal choices, this is the perfect place to take your hungry crew after swim team or baseball or just because. Don’t forget, on Tuesdays, kids eat free (one free kids meal per paying adult), they even have a clown with balloons and face-paint.
So what’s the skinny on how to score the $25 gift card? All you have to do is “like” us on facebook and post the CSP article of the day on your wall every day this week. We’ll pick our winner on Friday, June 24th! Good luck Smarties!
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Simply Fresh to You Summer Fun 2011 $100 Giveaway!
Monday, June 13th, 2011
Happy first Monday of Summer, Smarties! We’re excited to deliver a fantastic giveaway this morning! Our friends at Simply Fresh to You want to help a Smarty out at dinner time, the fresh style!
Fresh delicious quality dinners take time to prepare and are often sacrificed in just trying to get through the day, which is unfortunate since dinner is the most important family time of the day! But with Simply Fresh To You, you no longer need to turn to drive thru fast food (Chick-fil-A doesn’t count!), soggy restaurant take-out, or meal assembly kitchens. You order your food from the weekly online menu and everything is delivered to your doorstep – easy as pie. Simply Fresh entrees are made to order using fresh quality ingredients! You receive everything you need to serve a FRESH, not frozen, delicious gourmet quality meal in minutes. Plus there are plenty of options to customize them to your family’s likes & no need to be home for delivery – your meals are safely packed in thermal cooler boxes designed to hang tough in even the hottest weather.
And let me tell ya, Simply Fresh R-O-C-K-S! I have been ordering Simply Fresh weekly for over two years now – I never miss, in fact, I’ve been known to phone in my order from out of town for fear of missing a week! I stand firm that I have been saving a little $ each month since I don’t need the extra trips to the grocery store. Our lucky Smarty will win a $100 gift certificate – all you have to do is “like” us on facebook and leave a comment with your favorite quickie go-to meal. Easy, peezy! We’ll announce our winner on Friday, June 17th via facebook.
Special Note – Simply Fresh delivers to the following zip codes (I know, wish they were in EVERY zip code, but they’re working on it!):
28210*, 28211*, 28209* – deliveries on Mon/Wed
28277*, 28226*, 28173* – Tues, Thurs
28270*, 28204*, 28205* – Wed only
*= parts of
Office/Workplace deliveries are also available.
Simply Fresh to You
Email: contact@simplyfreshtoyou.com
704-578-3139
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The Mother’s Day Swagilicious Giveaway – a $2,240 Value!!
We could not think of a better way to honor Y-O-U, our Smarty momshell readers, than to roll out yet another huge swagilicious Mother’s Day Giveaway! This is our third 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!
Smarties, click here to enter the Mother’s Day swagger! But first be sure you are a newsletter subscriber and facebook fan on our fancy pancy new site. You get double entries and we will announce our winners and on YOUR facebook page – so you have to like us or we can’t write on your wall! One Smarty will win all of the swag and 21 Smarties will win a pair of Karen Neuberger jammies – who rocks?! Registration closes at 3pm on Saturday, May 7th and our winners will be chosen at random on Mothers Day, May 8th at 3pm!
Alphabet Soup Monogramming Boutique
Spring at Alphabet Soup brings a new and fresh look! Located at 3900 Colony Road Suite B in Morrocroft Village of South Park. Alphabet Soup has new, fun, and trendy merchandise arriving daily, including items to be personalized or last minute pick up gifts for all ages and occasions. They are introducing a new personalized vinyl and heat press program that is sure to be a hit. Smarty tip: AS monograms outside items, they don’t discriminate! So if you find that adorable beach towel, that precious swim suit, cover-up, shirt, dress, towel set or shower curtain, bring it to Alphabet Soup and make it even more special. Be the first to hear about new merchandise, great gift ideas, and specials by joining their email list at www.alphabetsoupgifts.com or become a facebook friend. Let Alphabet Soup’s team of gift and monogram specialists help you find the perfect gift for your special occasion! Our lucky Smarty will win a Scout Weekender Tote with monogram valued at $55!
Alphabet Soup Monogramming
Morrocroft Village Shopping Center
3900 Colony Road, Suite B
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-554-1616
Balance Fitness Studio
Moms, come and get back in shape at Balance Fitness Studio in the heart of Myers Park! They have a variety of services to offer! They work with both men and women ages 10 through 75. Their clients receive individualized and custom training plans for weight management, injury recovery and rehabilitation, sports performance, fitness and overall health and wellness. Whether you are new to exercise or a professional athlete, we have the staff and equipment to meet your needs.
Kimberly Norton MS ExPhys, ATC-L, CPT, CNS is giving our lucky smarty (2) one-hour personal training sessions valued at 70$ each! Kim, co-owner of Balance Fitness Studio wants her clients to focus on a lifestyle change through exercise and balanced nutrition, rather than a quick fix. She will challenge you and take your physical and mental well-being to the next level, assisting you to reach your health and fitness goals, attaining a higher quality of life!
Balance Fitness – Balance Fitness Studio
507 Providence Road
Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28207
704.641.8436
Kim@BalanceFitnessStudio.net
Candy Howard Photography
Beauty abounds this Mother’s Day when you work with Candy Howard, mompreneur photographer extraordinaire, to capture fleeting family moments in one of her photography session. Candy is “all about you” and strives to create a fun and relaxing photo shoot for you and your family. Candy Howard uses fun and personalized sessions to create fresh newborn, creative children’s and cherished family portraits. Paired with beautiful and stylish products to show off your favorite faces, a session with Candy is like no other….because your family is like no other. She loves silly smiles, curled newborns, round bellies and people so in love it’s contagious. You’ll just love working with this exceptional Smarty talent, pinkie swear!
Winner will enjoy a a free Session ($150 value) & Flip Book ($90 value).
Candy Howard Photography
Email: candy@candyhoward.com
Phone: 704-502-1463
Carolina Pad Smarty Mom Package
Carolina Pad, the industry leader of fashion office supplies, is in the business of turning everyday products extraordinary with fabulous design! Their fun and funky notebooks, binders and bags are regularly featured on primetime favorites like GLEE and Pretty Little Liars. This giveaway includes products from the Charleston collection, which combines sweet Southern charm and thoughtful functionality that is perfect for Charlotte mamas. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly find yourself looking forward to making your grocery list when you use one of these pretty notebooks!
Carolina Pad
Email: acourtot@carolinapad.com
704-588-3190
Cottage Chic
This boutique is seriously one of our favorite shops of all times – maybe because they always have the Smartiest pink & green jammies hanging outside every single day. Or maybe it’s because we could spend hours upon hours washing our hands with all of the fabulous scrubs and smelling all of the yummy creams and candles. This place screams all things girly! And they are giving our lucky Smarty a $100 gift card to spend however you’d like. This mommy-centric store offers one stop shopping for stylish clothing, bedding for all ages, baby goodies and gifts for every woman on your list.
Oh, and remember my all-time fave mother’s jewelry by Heather Moore? Well, Cottage Chic has taken over that fab line and they are the exclusive retailer in the Carolinas. So stop on by, you’ll fall in love!
Cottage Chic
1232 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-375-1888
Creative Cakes by AIlison
Baking goddess, Allison Green, creates delicious and creative custom cakes and cupcakes for birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, christenings, bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, weddings and more. Each cake is baked from scratch using the finest and freshest ingredients and artfully decorated by hand. She works closely with each person to create an extraordinary cake that is both beautiful and delicious. So whether you are looking for a traditional cake or a unique and creative design for your special occasion, contact her today for a cake that will be the hit of your party! For photo gallery, pricing, flavors and delivery information please visit www.creativecakesallison.com. Our lucky Smarty will win a $50 gift certificate for the cake of her dreams!
Creative Cakes by Allison
(704) 230-1688
Email: allison@creativecakesallison.com
Located in Mooresville
Pick-up and delivery options available
Allison is a NC licensed home baker and all cakes are made to order in her home cake studio.
Karen Neuberger Pajamas
Karen Neuburger pajamas are a personal fave of the Smarty gals here, and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on a set of pink jammies, just in time for summer! Our friends at Karen Neuberger Sleepwear want 22 of you lucky ducks, yup, that’s right TWENTY-TWO, to sleep a little better this spring wearing their super comfy cotton cropped pajamas (our pattern is similar, pale pink & white plaid), just for being Smarty!
You can find Karen Neuberger locally at Dillards stores or online.
Nest Furnishings
Nest Furnishings in Fort Mill caters to the Modern Mom featuring made-to-order furniture at warehouse prices. This furniture mecca offers fabulously-priced kids furniture custom designed with your selection of fabrics, woods, stains, knobs and more. Whether it’s time for the big boy room, a new PB Basic styled sofa or converting the playroom back to the dining room, Nest Furnishings is the place to go. Nest Furnishings is a no frills, “warehouse-style” store dedicated to bringing chic, stylish furniture to the Carolinas without big-city prices. Make plans to stop in soon whether or not you win their $100 gift certificate! Nest is the T-I-C-K-E-T for sure!
Nest Furnishings
1653 Katy Lane
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Simply Fresh To You
Fresh delicious quality dinners take time to prepare and are often sacrificed in just trying to get through the day, which is unfortunate since dinner is the most important family time of the day! But with Simply Fresh To You, you no longer need to turn to drive thru fast food (Chick-fil-A doesn’t count!), soggy restaurant take-out, or meal assembly kitchens. You order your food from the weekly online menu and everything is delivered to your doorstep – easy as pie. Simply Fresh entrees are made to order using fresh quality ingredients! You receive everything you need to serve a FRESH, not frozen, delicious gourmet quality meal in minutes. Plus there are plenty of options to customize them to your family’s likes & no need to be home for delivery – your meals are safely packed in thermal cooler boxes designed to hang tough in even the hottest weather.
And let me tell ya, Simply Fresh R-O-C-K-S! I have been ordering Simply Fresh weekly for over a year now – I never miss, in fact, I’ve been known to phone in my order from out of town for fear of missing a week! I stand firm that I have been saving a little $ each month since I don’t need the extra trips to the grocery store. Our lucky Smarty will win a $100 gift certificate!
Simply Fresh to You
Email: contact@simplyfreshtoyou.com
704-578-3139
Happy Mother’s Day, Smarties!
Love, CSP
*****THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED – Our Smarty winner is Meredith Burbank, congrats!*****
