Feb 29, 2024 | Adult Children, Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kids Eat Free, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Michaela Reynolds Happy Leap Day! Did you know that the earth takes 365.24 days to revolve around the sun? Overtime, those extra numbers after the decimal add up to 24 hours, creating Leap Day on February 29th. An extra 24 hours? Well, we know...
Feb 27, 2024 | Adult Children, Adults, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd From a young age, I have loved being in the kitchen. I remember begging my mom to teach me how to cook at the age of six. So, I told her I didn’t want to “pretend” cook while standing on a chair beside her as she cooked. I wanted...
Feb 8, 2024 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, High Point, Humor, Kernersville, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Michelle Spell Have you ever heard someone say they do not like tomatoes yet they love salsa or marinara? Sounds funny but in my house, I had a child who refused to eat potatoes but absolutely loved french fries! Hunter refused to believe they were...
Feb 6, 2024 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Bloggers Meagan Robichaud and Kevin Chung Lunar New Year celebrates both the beginning of a new year and the arrival of spring on the lunisolar calendar. Because the lunisolar calendar is determined in part by cycles of the moon, the exact date for Lunar New...
Feb 3, 2024 | Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney Richardson For most families, Valentine’s Day can either be a special day filled with excitement and sweet treats, or a day of dread, especially if you are preparing cards and candy for your child’s classroom peers and teachers. Growing up,...
Jan 20, 2024 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It all started when my daughter asked to help make breakfast a few years ago. My husband cracked the eggs, and she began moving the whisk in a circle. My son then walked into the kitchen and asked if he could make the...
Dec 30, 2023 | Adults, Food & Nutrition, Groceries & Couponing, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Cindy Silver, a registered dietician Does it surprise you that only 8-10% of all people have success with health-related New Year’s Resolutions? Maybe you’ve been in that small slice of success, or maybe not. For the 90-92% who have not, let’s get...
Dec 26, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, High Point, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany As a busy mom, I know that it can be difficult to find time to make a healthy breakfast during that morning rush. That’s why I love overnight oats! They’re quick and easy to prepare the night before, and they’re...
Dec 24, 2023 | Adults, Food & Nutrition, From the Heart, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By the TMoM team There is never a bad time for cheese melted between bread, buttered and grilled to perfection. Most don’t usually step out of the white-bread-American-cheese format. Though, you may change your mind when you see some of these grilled cheese...
Dec 18, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Babies, Food & Nutrition, Just for Moms, Nutrition, Pregnancy & Babies, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
Pregnancy Nutrition: What You Need to Know By Guest Blogger Lauren Mardeusz RD Along with being one of the most joyful times in your life, pregnancy is demanding on your body and your hormones! Being pregnant requires extra energy and nutrition to ensure the health...
Nov 6, 2023 | Adults, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey During this season of the year the crisp air and the Autumn colors invoke a coziness that warrants suitable cozy nourishment. For myself, there is something about seeing colorful food that reminds me of a season of comfort, warmth,...
Oct 25, 2023 | Adults, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Moms & Dads, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt One of my family’s favorite things about the cooler weather is adding a variety of soups to our dinner menu. Soups are so versatile! Simpler soups can be easily prepared on busier nights, or soups can be made with great care and lots...
Sep 29, 2023 | Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Jenny Stauffer Fall is in the air! I am not sure about you, but Fall is probably my favorite time of the year! I love the change of seasons, yet this particular time of the year packs a lot of punch and excitement….back to school, sports, and...
Sep 11, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Summer is coming to an end, school has started, and everyone is back in their routines. However, the dessert fun is just beginning. My family loves desserts, but it can be difficult trying to find store-bought (or even...
Sep 10, 2023 | Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller Kids returning to school means families getting back into a schoolyear routine – and for many families that includes the daily packing of snacks! Speaking from experience, that task can become daunting (and exhausting) quickly, and I...
Aug 9, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Apple picking is always a fun adventure for families, and a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors. Many local orchards are already open for picking! Below is our list of pick-your-own apple farms and orchards within the Triad, or...
Jul 31, 2023 | Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Humor, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Our favorite wizard, Harry Potter, celebrates his birthday in July. In honor of his special day, my kids and I set out to make a Potter-themed snack – ideally something other than a pink cake. As it turns out, you can find a wealth of...
Jul 20, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Sarah, age 10 I love to cook. It is my dream. That is why I want to have a restaurant too so that I can make that dream come true. I even have a food blog! Here are some easy recipes that I cook with my mom that are easy and fun for kids. They are...
Jul 6, 2023 | Food & Nutrition, Moms & Dads, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey I like a cold sweet treat in the summer, and children definitely love a cold sweet treat all year long. As a mom and preschool teacher, it is important to me to teach the children how to enjoy the sweetness of natural fruit while...
Jul 3, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Kristi Marion, a writer with Forsyth Family magazine Happy 4th of July! Whether for a picnic, party or summer snack, make your table red white & blue for the holiday with help from the kids! Did you know that the first public Independence Day...
Jun 26, 2023 | Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Sarah Kotelnicki Ah, sweet summer vacation! Even though I work full-time, I try to make summer feel like a vacation for the kids. It’s important to me that our kids, 8 & 6, have memories of the summer being relaxed, carefree and fun. That means a...
Jun 19, 2023 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. It is summer and what a great time to go swimming, walk in the parks, and go on the annual summer vacation! When I think of summer, I rarely think of cooking, but when I do, I think of grilling. A lot of grilling. While...
Jun 17, 2023 | Food & Nutrition, Health, Nutrition, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Sarah Hester, MS, RD The temperatures are rising, you’re dusting off the beach gear stored from last year, and the kids are itching to play outside. It’s finally summer! As you plan your next destination or your next picnic, keep hydration in mind....
Jun 4, 2023 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing and the Momsanity Team When it comes to nutrition, the ladies at Momsanity know what they are talking about! So when it comes to recipes, they are incredible with taking an old favorite and tweaking it so that it becomes a healthy...
May 9, 2023 | Adults, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Teens & Tweens, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. There are many places to visit if one is looking for a quick day trip for the family. A family can visit walking trails, new parks, waterfalls, indoor playgrounds, amusement parks, and much more. But, how about a...
Mar 25, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Children's Health & Wellness, Food & Nutrition, Health, Moms & Dads, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders You’ve probably heard many times from your doctor, parents, trainers, and many others that it is important to stay hydrated. That means you need to drink a lot of water! Let’s face the reality though – that can get boring! If you are...
Mar 21, 2023 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. St. Patrick’s Day might have come and gone, but it’s fun to celebrate all month long. This keeps the crafting and learning going! March is a great time for this. That’s right! You don’t have limit the history of St....
Feb 16, 2023 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Sarah Hester, MS, RD “Didn’t I just feed you?!” is the question that comes to my mind often as a mom of a busy toddler. Providing three healthy meals and one to two snacks a day can easily make my whole day feel like it revolves around what food my...
Feb 6, 2023 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders During COVID we were forced to learn how to really have fun at home. However, from those experiences we learned there are so many family activities that bring us joy. Valentine’s Day was a great example. Two years ago during the...
Feb 2, 2023 | -, Birthday Parties, Burlington, By Location, Desserteries & Coffee Houses, Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Greensboro, Groceries & Couponing, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Restaurants, Shopping, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany This private school directory is sponsored by Calvary Day School. Calvary Day School has a passion and a commitment to provide an encouraging, safe, and engaging school community. Students, from preschool through high school, are...