Please send us your favorite Christmas recipes from any Junior League cookbooks you have!
JLC Member Holiday Traditions
Oh the holidays – a time for decorating, addressing cards, attending parties, shopping, cooking, giving to the community, and sharing time with friends and family. This time of year is rooted in tradition – either the traditions we’ve carried forward from our childhood, or “new” traditions we’ve created in adulthood. As new little ones emerge on the scene, and their…
Life Changing Lessons To Stay Happy
Can you imagine living in a world where you wake up each day completely inspired, with purpose and truly content with your life? The start of a new year is always a great time for reflection, gratitude and purposeful intention setting. Start 2014 with an open heart, open mind and a little creativity through the JLC Training, “Create Lasting Change:…
Is a healthier lifestyle one of your goals for 2014?
Join the JLC on January 9, 2014 to kick off the new year with the “Tips for Achieving a Healthy Family and Healthy You” training event. At this event, JLC members will learn how to form healthy eating habits and how to make better choices for their families every day! The training event will cover how to prepare healthier meals, shop “smarter” at the…
Why I Joined the Junior League
Growing up volunteer work wasn’t something that you really thought twice about. It was just something you did. I started volunteering with my church at a young age. Later on, when I was in high school I started working with people with developmental disabilities and in college I volunteered with people who were sight impaired. When I moved to Charlotte…
What I Found at the WearHouse: Fur Fashion
Just one look into the JLC WearHouse window and you can’t resist the temptation to take a peek inside. Once inside, you will see the latest styles and fashions that will help you look your best for the upcoming holiday season. Not only are there styles for the holidays, but new looks for the work place as well as fashion…
Recap on Lights! Camera! Fashion!
The JLC’s fall fundraiser, Lights! Camera! Fashion! was a great success this year. The October 2013 event attracted a crowd of more than 700 supporters and raised more than $40,000 to benefit the mission of the JLC. Lights! Camera! Fashion! is a private shopping and fashion event held each year at Belk SouthPark. In addition to a first-hand look…
The JLC Holiday Party is Thursday
What? JLC Holiday Party When? Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Get your tickets today for the JLC holiday party on Thursday, December 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bubble Lounge in the EpiCenter. **Tickets must be purchased online in advance** ($20 for a single ticket and $35 for couple tickets). Each ticket includes complimentary appetizers and two…
The Perfect Football Cocktail
With football season in full swing, it’s safe to say that I’ve had my share of Bloody Mary’s while watching a game or two. Although I usually order these drinks while I’m out, I’m tempted to make my own batch after stumbling upon this bloody mary recipe in the Junior League of Charleston’s cookbook, “Party Receipts – Hors D’Oeuvres,…
Sustainer Showcase
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Junior League of Charlotte Sustainers came up with a clever and fun way to put the spotlight on their group with the first-ever Sustainer Showcase. Held at the JLC building, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 12, it was a holiday market that included creations handcrafted by Sustainers and…