Support our Local Businesses!!
I have seen so many emails and posts about how to support our neighbors and local businesses during our Stay at Home mandate. Here are a few ideas to help you donate, get smart, get active, be creative and eat well while helping our neighbors.
Check out SHARE Charlotte for more information on the non-profits in Charlotte that really need our help. You can click through directly to donate or find out more information on how to volunteer.
Learn something new:
Chef Alyssa - This local chef is offering virtual cooking classes for $20 each. Check out her site and sign up for one of her classes and you get $10 off a to-go family meal. Class Schedule here!
Skill Pop Anywhere - Sign up for a class and learn basic watercolor techniques, mobile photography or DIY hacks for home decor. Skill Pop is offering a few classes a week and they are so much fun and helpful. SkillPop Anywhere here!
The Language Academy - Have you always wanted to learn a new language? Click here and get a discount on adult virtual classes. I am working on my Spanish and have loved doing this!
Workout at Home:
Vibe5 - I frequent this fitness studio and they are offering live virtual classes and a special for new students - 4 weeks unlimited for $45. Sign up and you can get your yoga/strength/bootcamp/meditation on from your den!
Jen Eddins - Local fitness and blogger guru, Jen Eddins, now has on demand classes on Vimeo. Sign up here!
Out Work Basketball - Get your kids an at home basketball workout online. Login here to get their home training started.
Get Creative:
AR Workshop - AR is offering DIY To-Go Kits. Check out the craft kits and order one today.
Charlotte Yarn - Always wanted to learn how to knit? Buy a beginner Knit Hat Kit now!
Wine & Design Charlotte - Wine & Design is offering take home paint kits for $25. Order and scoop up the kit curbside. Perfect for an activity at home or an Easter basket add-on.
Shop Local:
Boem - Follow @shopboem on Insta and shop directly from your phone! Really cute spring dresses up!
Paper Skyscraper - Follow them on insta at @paperskyskrapergifts for information on how to order fun gifts. They are offering 30% Easter swag.
Paper Twist - Get a jump start on personalized Mother’s Day and Graduation Gifts. Head over to their Instagram @papertwist and check out some awesome personalized gift ideas.
Park Road Books - My favorite local bookstore is offering curbside pickup. Here’s a fun Book Bingo challenge that will get you out of your reading comfort zone and trying some new genres..
Reids - This local grocery store is offering a great Easter menu that you can pre-order. You can do curbside pickup for groceries as well.
Sloan - Shop Sloan’s site for 25% off everything. Amazing clothes, shoes and accessories!
The Sporting Gent - Are you needing a gift for your brother, husband, father, etc.? This men’s apparel store carries some great brands (FreeFly, Duck Head, TSG) and outdoor gear. Offering 25% now at The Sporting Gent.
Woo - I love makeup (click here)! If you need a fix or some Easter gifts you can DM them or call for a curbside pickup.
Restaurants:
Charlotte has SO many awesome local restaurants to support. A few of our favs that jump to mind are Capiche, Park Road Soda Shoppe, Optimist Hall, Good Food, Common Market, Roasting Co., Bulla, Phil’s Deli, Yafo, Legion. Consider ordering something to go from any one of these awesome spots and also check out a fill list of restaurants on Charlotte Agenda.
Check out Support Local or Else SLOE for more information on local businesses that could use our help in Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham areas!
