Warning signs of my heart attack #GoRedForWomen #NationalWearRedDay

 13th Annual National Wear Red Day

 Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women, yet it’s 80% preventable.

Today, I am wearing red for Go Red for Women®, and hope you are too. I was very disappointed none of the Charlotte news anchors wore red today. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.   

I go to the doctor regularly. No one has ever told me I was at risk for a heart attack. Not knowing the signs of heart disease could have cost me my life.

Family fun at the NASCAR Hall of Fame today

Family fun begins at 10am at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte today. You can meet the new mascot of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Champ The Cheetah, and get your photo taken with him, and NASCAR Hall of Fame Club Members and more. 

Rookie Racers Kids Club members get their photos free.

Carowinds makes a big splash with 2016 #CarolinaHarbor Waterpark plans and more

Carowinds 2016 - the largest water park in the Carolinas

This morning Carowinds unveiled it's plans to bring the Carolina coastal experience to guests with an historic water-park expansion in 2016. The transformation is part of the park’s commitment to celebrate Carowinds’ heritage as the place where the Carolinas come together, creating an “aquatic playground” with thrilling new attractions, new amenities and a new coastal name - Carolina Harbor.

Five win a Dick Stevens Jerky Starter Pack 12/19

Dick Stevens Starter Pack Giveaway

Win some Dick Stevens Jerky, made in Charlotte, N.C.

Hosted by: Life in a House of Testosterone

Co-Hosted by: Heartbeats ~ Soul Stains | Libby’s Library | Deliciously Savvy | Simply Sherryl | Mrs. Kathy King

Animal Bliss | The World of Contest Patti | A Little Bit of Everything | Dreaming of Leaving

Food should do more than fill you up. It should fuel your body, your life, your adventures. Dick Stevens builds the snacks that inspire your adventures. and it's made in Charlotte, N.C.

American Girl Store to open in Charlotte 10/11

American Girl Charlotte Grand Opening

Discover the newest American Girl store, coming soon to Southpark Mall in Charlotte. You and your girl are invited to join in the fun during our grand-opening weekend. She’ll enjoy free crafts, exciting activities, and doll drawings, and receive a free gift just for attending. Gifts are available while supplies last.

Hurry, first 10 readers get 2 free passes to see Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles tonight 8/6

Paramount’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Barbara's Beat has been offered 20 passes to give away to our readers for an advance screening of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie coming to theaters on Aug. 8. 

Free screening information:

Where: Regal Stonecrest, in Charlotte, NC

Date: Today, Wed., Aug. 6

Time: 7.30pm

Free Chicken #McBites tonight in Hickory area

McDonald's wants to say "Thank You" to customers in the Charlotte area, as well as the Hickory Metro. They are inviting customers to join a Chicken McBites Event tonight to sample it's product.  

Customers can get a free snack-size order of Chicken McBites from any of the area McDonald's restaurants from 5-8 p.m. McBites are juicy bites made with chicken breast meat, in three deliciously poppable sizes.

Call prior to going to check for participation.

Oct.13 is National Halloween Costume Swap Day

Halloween costumes can be expensive. I use to make all the costumes for my kids. No, I am not a seamstress, but they won costume contests. Now, you have another option.

Hundreds of communities across the country will gather this weekend to "swap" old costumes for new as a way to celebrate Halloween in an environmentally friendly and affordable way. 

Free Burger Day at Jack in Box today only at Charlotte area locations

Head over to Jack in the Box today and get a FREE Jumbo Jack® with any purchase. Like all revamped classic burgers, it’s made with 100% beef that’s seasoned while it cooks.

Get a free ticket to a Bobcats game

Charlotte Bobcats are having an Open House on April 22 from 1:30 -3:30pm at Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC. You must be present at the open house to get your tfree game ticket.

Checkers won, you get 50% off your order at PapaJohns.com today

Yesterday's win for the Charlotte Checkers hockey team, means everyone in the Charlotte region gets 50% off at http://PapaJohns.com today.

Win NASCAR Hall of Fame tickets

You could win tickets to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte.

Win tickets to the Monster Jam

There will be 20 winners of tickets to the Charlotte, NC, Monster Jam on Jan. 20 and 21.

JITC nationwide deals 10/14

Charlotte: North Charlotte

$7 for $15 at Rocky River Coffee

Charlotte: South Charlotte
$5 for $10 Worth of Burgers, Shakes and More at BT's Burger Joint

Win a Footloose Prize Pack

Win a Footloose Prize Pack from Fox News Rising in Charlotte.

JITC: $15 for $30 worth of children's clothing at Peek-A-Boo Couture

Juice in the City: $15 for $30 worth of children's clothing and accessories at Peek-A-Boo Couture, (704) 987-7776, 19905 West Catawba Avenue, Suite 106, Cornelius, NC 28103.

Charlotte Motor Speedway and The Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage

Charlotte Motor Speedway and The Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage

Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is honored to benefit from the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and the events surrounding it on October 14 -15.

$15 for $30 worth of food and drink at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse

JITC: $15 for $30 worth of food and  drink at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse in Charlotte, 139 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.

$10 for $20 at Nona's Sweets or Papa's Eats in Charlotte, N.C.

Juice in the City: $10 for $20 at Nona's Sweets, (704) 717-6144, 9331 JW Clay Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28262.

JITC: $10 for $20 of gourmet bakery items at Kai's Kookies and More

Juice in the City: $10 for $20 of gourmet bakery items at Kai's Kookies and More, 3905 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28209, (890) 819-8256