The Gift of the Weekend

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Weekend time, folks! Want to put a smile on someone's face in the next day or two? Here are a few last minute gift tips...and remember last minute does not mean thoughtless! Check out these options for a lucky giftee...

Take a date or the kiddies to see the Blind Side movie at UNC Charlotte Center City.  Before the movie, there will be music by DJ Zach, animation station with John Lemmon, a Hula Hoop competition, and animated shorts by digital media student Sarah Hartley. The Tin Kitchen food truck and Sticks & Cones Ice Cream will also be available. Don't forget your chair and blanket!


Why not get your bike out and ride into the sunset with your buddies?  Pack small snack bags and gift to your friends for a low cost way to enjoy your friends. If you don't have a bike, check out local programs/businesses that allow you to rent. Here's one for Charlotte: Charlotte B-cycle.

Giftology

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 InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their bling. I thought I would share a bit of their findings to help you in making future jewelry purchases for a lucky giftee….

This season the jewelry you most want to add to your collection is…
57% Classic and ladylike
26% Modern and artsy
11% Boho and tribal
6% Edgy and goth

source: instyle magazine (may 2012)

Gift Tip 104: Frisbees

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During these summer days, why not hit the park and throw a frisbee with a friend? This old school activity is as much for your buds, as it is for your favorite furry friends. Dogs enjoy catching these discs, as much as anyone. Here are a few examples:

Innova Disc Golf DX 3-Disc Set, Dick's Sporting Goods



Freestyle Frisbee Sport Disc, Frisbeedisc.com

Frisbee Malibu, wham-o.com

Take these to your next cookout or family reunion..it will compliment the other outdoor games and hot dogs well!
Fun facts

• The name Frisbee pays homage to the Frisbee Baking Company, whose pie tins were tossed around by college students in the 1920’s.
• Toy company Wam-O first manufactured the Frisbee flying disc in 1957.
• In 2002 in California, Christian Sandstrom, threw a disc about 820 feet—or a little longer than two football fields—to set the record for the world’s longest throw.

Bzzzz: According to national Ultimate Frisbee competitor Gregg Shapiro, “throwing a disc is a lot like hitting a backhand Ping-Pong ball. But at the end, flick your wrist to add some spin.”

sources: real simple mag, discksporting goods.com, frisbeedisc.com, wham-o.com

Happy Weekend

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Take one of your artsy friends to Ciel Gallery for the Through the Eye of the Art: GREEN exhibit. The opening is today and attendees will enjoy a collaboration of different local artists around the color green. This is apart of a four part series and artists will use various media to paint the town green.

Get your Ommm and downward dog on at Studio K, for an art inspired yoga class on Saturday. It's a great way to start your day and bring good vibes to you and others that tag along.

Take your history buff on a tour of the historic Rosedale Plantation which promotes the heritage of the Southern Piedmont and and the lifestyle of the 19th century Catawba River Valley region.

Experience: Think Chocolate

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Think Chocolate, a sweet spot located in Ballantyne offers handmade chocolate, baked goods, coffee and gifts.
The chocolate lover's dream shop is a labor of love of owner Ruth Faure and features homemade treats ranging from cookies to macaroons to cake bites, croissants and more. The chocolate list is vast and delicious and other items not to be missed include the caramels and crumb cake. You can even grab a frozen hot chocolate drink or homemade marshmallows, if you’d like. And if coffee is all you need, you can grab a cup of joe brewed in house with beans from a local coffee roaster in Charlotte. In addition to the sweet treats, Think Chocolate offers gifts that range from cute mugs, chocolate dipped wine bottles, journals and a variety of items with a Charlotte flair created by local artisans. Think Chocolate also does custom catering for all types of events.

To see photos and my article on Think Chocolate for Charlotte Style Magazine, go here.


source: thinkchocolate.net