Aug 28, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, For the Home, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Resources, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Shopping
By Katie Moosbrugger The TMoM team and friends recently gathered around worktables filled with nail guns, hammers, wood stain and paint brushes – as well as wine glasses and hors d’oeuvres – to enjoy an evening we won’t soon forget! If you haven’t heard of...
May 6, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ryan Leigh Runyon Several years ago, some friends introduced me to geocaching. I’d read about it before, but hadn’t experienced it until they invited me to join them on a hunt. My oldest child went along, too, and we both had a great time. I was eager...
Dec 15, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Since the weather has turned colder and wetter (thank goodness), I have been trying to find creative, holiday-related activities for my three year old son and I to do. He is thrilled by all things Christmas tree related so I decided to...
Sep 10, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lisa Crawford As summer comes to an end, a new school year begins, including opportunities for local girls and adults to become a Girl Scout. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls...
Sep 6, 2016 | Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Sandy S. Did you know not all Boy Scouts start out as Cub Scouts? Some, like my son, discover the excitement of Scouting by joining Boy Scouts after 5th grade. Before joining Scouts, my son was a 10 year-old whose only activity was playing video...
Aug 18, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper I love making these bracelets because it takes me back to the summers of my youth. Where I enjoyed the easy pace of the season, spent time with friends and made bracelets much like this one. When I got the notion to try to make these now,...
Jun 15, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing This is a great summer project that you can complete with the help your kids! You can decorate your child’s bedroom or playroom wall while involving them in the process. This photo shown was my son’s room when he was a toddler. We LOVED...
May 7, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Isa Anissa Part of the joys of making do-it-yourself projects with your kids is the whole process of turning a simple household object into a stunning work of art. You’ll see the bright look in your children’s eyes as they marvel at how you add a...
Mar 15, 2016 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Books have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. My earliest memories are of my mother reading picture books to me. However, she didn’t just read the books aloud, she read them using the voices she thought the...
Dec 9, 2015 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Bloggers Sandy Harper and Nicole Ebright While enjoying holiday parties, you may notice there is typically a bottle of wine or two open. Make sure the wine corks don’t go in the trash! You can use them to make an ornament. My good friend Nicole and I had a...
Jul 11, 2015 | Crafts & Hobbies, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper In this digital age we are snapping pictures left and right, so it only makes sense that we have new ways to display and share them besides virally. Many companies are meeting this need by offering fun new ways to show-off your pictures...
Jun 6, 2015 | Crafts & Hobbies, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Marybeth Barrett, author of Art & Soul Living I am such a last minute Lucy when it comes to dinner, especially in the summer. It seems that I am constantly pantry diving or freezer surfing when the kids start raiding the snack drawer just before...
May 21, 2015 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Shopping
By Rachel Hoeing When it comes to Monday mornings, I usually roll my eyes and murmur, “Back to the grind.” But this past Monday morning I jumped out of bed, looked at the sun outside and smiled that the weather had cooperated. THIS Monday morning was going...
Apr 30, 2015 | Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Linnea Cauble Her quiet giggles as she carried out her masterful plan to win the egg and spoon contest quickly turned into roaring laughter as everyone at summer camp took notice of Jada. She and her trusty steed Sugar were poised, ready to begin and win the race!...
Apr 23, 2015 | Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Kelly Hines I am terrified by all sorts of random things. Mice. The inside of the garbage disposal. Segways. Especially Segways. So when an opportunity arose for the TMoM team to take a Segway tour of Winston-Salem with Triad ECO Adventures, I didn’t exactly jump...
Oct 14, 2014 | Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Entertaining, For the Home, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Jessica Scott, author of the blog Two Wild Daisies I’m a stay-at-home mom who also happens to have a healthy craft addiction. When I need some me time I love to sit at the sewing machine and create something wonderful out of a little bit of fabric....
Oct 11, 2014 | Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports
By Guest Blogger Flavia Nazareth, owner of Little Blank Canvas “Creativity is intelligence having fun” – Albert Einstein Within only 8 months since the Grand Opening, Little Blank Canvas won its first TMoM 2014 Winner Award for Favorite Enrichment Program in High...
Jun 26, 2014 | Crafts & Hobbies, For the Home, Local Resources, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser I consider myself a gardener—not a really good one, but I try hard. I share a raised bed garden with my neighbor, and I also have window boxes. Well, they aren’t really window boxes. For some reason, previous owners drilled holes in...
Jun 1, 2014 | -, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Food & Nutrition, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Restaurants, Sports, Sunday Spotlights
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger We have fantastic news for you today! In addition to unique two summer camps you’ll want to know about, we are also announcing a $1,000+ giveaway that celebrates summer and locally owned businesses. We also unveil the winner...
May 30, 2014 | -, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation, Sports
By Ann C. I’m a mom who has spent many years signing my child up for summer day camps in the Triad. Among the many camp offerings, Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ are unique and are a great alternative to sports and Lego camps. Believe it or not, Old Salem has been...
May 9, 2014 | Crafts & Hobbies, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing The good ol’ days. No matter your current age, the good ol’ days often means those childhood years occurring between the ages of 7 and 12. The years where you were old enough to only remember being carefree. You just knew how to have fun....
Apr 25, 2014 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing Even if you aren’t an “artsy” kind of gal, springtime is a perfect time of year to get crafty because you can take the mess outdoors! I love art and I love for my children to use their creativity, but at the same time, I am not a big...
Apr 8, 2014 | -, Adult Health & Wellness, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Camps, Children's Health & Wellness, Crafts & Hobbies, Health, Recreation, Sports
By Chelsea Cullen Joslyn, Communications Director for the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina After the winter weather we’ve had, it’s hard to believe summer is just around the corner. The spring months are the time to prepare and plan so that your family has a fun,...
Jan 26, 2014 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Hot Topics, Local Events, Local Resources, Preschool, Recreation, Sports, Sunday Spotlights
This week we have FOUR items to spotlight, and trust us – you’ll want to be in the know on all of these: ~ New Giveaway from Gellar Law Group ~ Winner of the Greensboro Science Center Giveaway ~ Special TMoM events in the works ~ Use our Preschool...
Nov 11, 2013 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Events, Recreation, Sports
By Kathleen Kirk and Marybeth Barrett Two very spirited and creative friends have come together to share their skills and knowledge to empower women to be their best selves. Soccer, Homework, grocery shopping …oh my! Are you always running around and doing everything...
Oct 4, 2013 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Food & Nutrition, For the Home, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Kathryn Pepper, author of Destination Craft Halloween time isn’t really known for gift giving, but I feel like Halloween kind of kicks off the holiday season. First it’s Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas… so why not celebrate the start...
Sep 3, 2013 | -, Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports
By Flavia Nazareth, founder and owner of Little Blank Canvas Little Blank Canvas is about art, fun, messy projects, meeting friends. It’s about discovering new solutions, ideas and different ways to express our imagination and creativity in a safe and engaging...
Sep 2, 2013 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Recreation
By Kathryn Pepper Happy Labor Day! Whether you’re stuck inside this holiday due to the weather, or you’re looking for fun projects to do with your young ones before preschool starts, today’s craft idea is a perfect suggestion. More fun, crafty ideas...
Aug 29, 2013 | -, Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports
By Mary Mollitt of Mary Time Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” I feel so lucky I know why. With certainty, it was the day I found out I was going to be a Mother. It was...
Jun 22, 2013 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation
By Kelly Gunzenhauser I ran across this idea on Pinterest and pinned it to do with my preschool class for Mother’s Day. This would be a fun activity for a rainy day this summer. Here is the Pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/180918110003190471/ And here is the original...
