Smarty moms already have tricks when it comes to reducing Halloween treat overindulgence; we…
Shannon Blair
Shannon Blair
Shannon Blair is a professional writer and certified nutritionist. Most importantly though, she is wife to Sam and "Mommo" to Jay and Nora. She can be spotted getting muddy in the garden, wreaking havoc in the kitchen, relaxing with a local craft brew, at the barre (as in Pure Barre), reading, or trying to figure out which story to tell next. Stop on by and see how she can help you tell your stories too at pinkpenwriting.com. Or pop on over for some of her recipes at lessismorenutrition.com.
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EventsHomeStyle
Q&A with Smarty Mom Jennifer Adams, Co-Chair of Furnished 2022
by Shannon Blair October 22, 2022When Jennifer Adams relocated to Charlotte three years ago, she was working part-time for…
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ActivitiesThings To Doweekend activities
Smarty Pumpkin Pickin’ – Best Charlotte area pumpkin patches!
by Shannon Blair September 24, 2022It’s finally fall, y’all! After a particularly hot and humid summer, autumn brings pumpkin…
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EducationParentingSmarty Education Corner
Smarty Mama Q&A with college admissions consultant Elizabeth West of EWC Consulting
by Shannon Blair September 18, 2022Elizabeth West spent her first professional decade in college admissions. As she navigated her…
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ActivitiesFoodHealth
Back-to-School Smarty snack ideas plus recipe for Pumpkin Spice Energy Balls
by Shannon Blair September 2, 2022Last week at Costco, my children and I engaged in a back-to-school debate lesson.…
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ShoppingStyle
Introducing Smarty Mama Sarah Prochaska, cabi fashion stylist
by Shannon Blair August 16, 2022As the time neared for her three children to start their college journeys, homemaker…
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Hot, humid summer is my least favorite season of the year, so celebrating Christmas…
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July is an optimal month in North Carolina to enjoy the mighty, versatile pepper.…
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ActivitiesCampsThings To Do
IDEA Lab Kids Ballantyne Summer Camp is a great idea
by Shannon Blair July 7, 2022My son regularly enjoys anything labeled “STEM,” but my daughter is a bit more…
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EducationEventsParentingSmarty Education Corner
Q&A with Author and Smarty Mama Syrina Rice in honor of Juneteenth
by Shannon Blair June 18, 2022Along with Father’s Day, our country celebrates Juneteenth on Sunday. This federal holiday is…