Sunday, May 5, 2013

My Mothers Day Gift to Me...Simplicity!!!

http://www.simplicity-organizers.com/

I gave myself an early Mother's Day gift in the form of the fabulous Simplicity Organizers (truth be told, my sweet mom started me off at Christmas with a gift certificate for a few hours...thanks Mom). Recently awarded Charlotte Magazine's BOB (Best of the Best) award, Simplicity transformed my playroom, the kids bedrooms, the kitchen and disastrous pantry, and my desk space. I love, love, love those spaces in my house now. Yes, there is still clutter (I mean come on, 3 kids under 6, a dog, and all their STUFF), but I have great new systems in place and things are working SO much better and I feel SO less stressed thanks to Anne, Jaime and Katie from Simplicity. If you are looking to de-stress, and de-clutter, look no further than the wonderful team at Simplicity...they ROCK!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there...hope you get spoiled rotten and pampered on Sunday (there's always room for wishful thinking, right?!?!).

Monday, May 6
  • Our Summer Camp List is up...have more for us to add? Email queencitybuzz@gmail.com with great camp names and websites! More info...
  • Don't miss a splashing good time at Ray's Splash Planet's Parent and Tot Meet and Greet today 10am-3pm. More info...
  • Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to a Kids Bicycle Safety & Educational Rodeo this evening at Sun & Ski Sports Promenade at 6pm. More info...

Tuesday, May 7
  • Don't miss the Family Fun Day at Carolina Place Mall today at 11am. More info...
  • Head to the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden at Noon to learn about Nature's Way. More info...
  • There's another Kids Bicycle Safety & Educational Rodeo this evening for ages 7 to 12 at Madison Central Park at 5pm. More info...
  • Starting tonight through Sunday, May 19th, you can be amazed by Traces at the Knight Theatre. More info...


Wednesday, May 8
  • Today is National Bike to School Day. Check the link to see if your school is participating. More info...
  • If you homeschool, take the students to Make Your Own Hiking Stick today at 10am at the Latta Plantation Nature Center. More info...
  • Head to the McDowell Nature Center this afternoon for Geotastic Geocaching. 4:30-6pm. More info...


Thursday, May 9
  • Head to the Billy Graham Library for the Stormie Omartian Book Signing this morning, 10-11:30am. More info...
  • Don't miss the LEAF Festival in Black Mountain with events today through Sunday. More info...
  • Ages 5 to 8 are invited to Winghaven Gardens at 3:30pm to create a Mothers Day Gift. Please register. More info...
  • Today through Sunday you can see some amazing swimmers at the 2013 SwimMAC Charlotte Ultraswim at the Mecklenburg Aquatic Center. More info...
  • There's another Kids Bicycle Safety & Educational Rodeo this evening for ages 7 to 12 at Queen City Bicycles at 5pm. More info...
  • Tell the hubby to be home on time, and head to Moms Night Out at Carolina Place Mall. 6-9pm. More info...
  • The US National Whitewater Center hosts their River Jam this evening at 7pm with a River Jam Run at 6:30pm. More info...


Friday, May 10
  • Head to the Britax Headquarters in Fort Mill for their FREE Car Seat Checking Station this morning 8-11:30am. More info...
  • Don't miss Kannapolis' 34th Annual Village Fest tonight and tomorrow in downtown Kannapolis. More info...
  • University City Performing Arts presents My Favorite Things tonight and tomorrow at Halton Theater. More info... 
  • Check out NarroWay Productions' A Tribute to Mothers show tonight and tomorrow. More info...



Saturday, May 11
  • Lace up your shoes for the 2nd Annual Charlotte Promise Walk for Preeclampsia at Frank Liske Park. More info..., or the Run Wild 5k (and Wild Child Fun Run) in Huntersville. More info...
  • Today is National Train Day. Enjoy the fun today at the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer. More info...
  • Celebrate Mothers Day at the Garden today and tomorrow, 9am-3pm at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. All moms get in FREE! More info...
  • Head to the Hello Huntersville Festival today 10am-2pm. More info...
  • Enjoy a Mother's Day celebration with your little one at the Gaston County Museum this morning, 10-11am. More info...
  • If you're a gardener, head to Winghaven Gardens today or tomorrow for their Gardeners' Garden Tour. More info...
  • Don't miss the Mayfair Arts and Crafts Festival today and tomorrow at University Place. More info...
  • Take a Guided Surrey Tour of Uptown Charlotte today at 10am or Noon, or a Haunted Surrey Tour of Uptown Charlotte this evening at 6pm or 8pm. Reservations required. More info...
  • Take part in the Big BINGO Bike Ride - Experience Charlotte Without a Windshield today 11am-4pm. More info...
  • Charlotte City Ballet presents The Dancing Princesses today at 3pm and 7pm at Fulwood Theater in Matthews. More info...
  • Lace up your shoes (and find your neon sweatbands) for the Run Back to the 80s this afternoon at 4pm in Uptown. More info...
  • Listen to The Stranger (a Billy Joel tribute band) at Stumptown Park as part of the Matthews Summer Concert & Movie Series. More info...


Sunday, May 12 - Happy Mother's Day
  • Lace up your shoes for The Friends Run at Shalom Park at 8am. More info...
  • Check out the Epicentre's All About Mom event, today 1-3pm. More info...
  • Moms get in FREE at Mothers Day at Ray's Splash Planet today, 1-6pm. More info...
  • Head to BikeFEST today in Plaza Midwood, 2-5pm. Kids bicycle and pet parade at 1:30pm. More info...
  • Don't miss the Festival of Indian Dances at the Halton Theater at 4pm. More info...

Save the Date:
May 18: Family Festival at Historic Rosedale More info...
May 23-25: Food Lion Speedstreet More info...
June 1: Museum in Motion Festival More info...


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