Nov 27, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Religion, Winston-Salem
Written by Guest Blogger Katelyn Cohen-Kivett What is Hanukkah and why is it celebrated? Hanukkah is a vibrant and meaningful Jewish festival celebrated worldwide. The term “Hanukkah” originates from the Hebrew word for dedication, highlighting the...
Nov 27, 2021 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Religion
By Guest Blogger Buffie Longmire Avital This year Hanukkah will begin on the evening of November 28th and for the next eight days Jewish families like mine will light candles each night, starting with one and progressing to eight stunning lights on the final night....
Dec 20, 2019 | Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Religion
By Guest Blogger Rima Kleiner, MS, RDN, LDN Whether you celebrate Hanukkah with your own—or a friend’s—family or just know about the holiday from Adam Sandler’s beloved “The Hanukkah Song,” the Festival of Lights is almost here. This year, Hanukkah begins on December...
Nov 28, 2018 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Joel Zendel Hanukkah lasts eight nights and this year begins on the sundown of December 2nd. Hanukkah provides an opportunity for Jews across the World to celebrate the re-dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem thanks to the Maccabean Revolt....
Dec 5, 2015 | -, Holidays, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Hillary Zaken Nes gadol haya sham. These Hebrew words, which mean “a great miracle happened there,” are said by American Jews celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which falls on December 6-December 14. But when I lived in Israel, I said nes...
Nov 15, 2023 | Burlington, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Non Profits, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Leslie Loyd, A Simple Gesture So much of the holiday season is centered around food: tables overflowing on Thanksgiving, recipe after recipe for using leftover turkey, baking traditional holiday cookies, and feasts on Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa....
Dec 17, 2022 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By TMoM Team Member Ellen Bryant Lloyd Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world…” — Napoleon This is the perfect time of year to enjoy a relaxed evening by a fire with a good book and cup of hot chocolate. I love the idea of...
Dec 10, 2021 | By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser (Some) Teens are HARD to buy for. When TMOM asked me to write this blog about gift ideas for teens, I texted my 14-year-old and asked him what he thought: “Biggest suggestion: don’t write a blog about teens.” My other teen said,...
Nov 28, 2021 | By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In today’s Spotlight: – One-stop-shopping at Swoozie’s – Kaleideum’s Winter Wonderland Weekend – Chameleon Kids Consignment – Santa at Adaumont Farm One-stop-shopping at Swoozies Are you ready...
Nov 24, 2021 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I have always loved bringing out holiday books to enjoy this time of year. When my children were young, they would eagerly rush to the bookcase and take out every holiday title they could find. They piled them high and took great...
Dec 9, 2020 | Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Religion
By Guest Blogger Hillary Zaken We have changed our clocks, and darkness comes early here in North Carolina. But starting on December 10, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah begins … an 8-day long celebration of light over darkness and the victory of the small over...
Jun 16, 2020 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd We are fortunate to live in a world that is made up of different people, cultures, religions and beliefs. When I was young, I remember my grandmother telling me that the beautiful tapestry of life was woven together by the wide...
Dec 23, 2017 | Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Hillary Zaken “You have a tree in your house?” my mother asked me. “Why on earth would you have a tree in your Jewish home?” Just for the record, my mother is what is known as a cultural Jew. Not observant, not religious, but very Jewish. I, too, am...
Dec 21, 2016 | Holidays, Parenting & Family, Religion
By Guest Blogger Hillary Zaken “Once upon a time, there was a mythical man named Jewa Claus. Jewa Claus helped the Jewish children celebrate Hanukkah by bringing light and celebration and gifts into their home, by teaching Jewish children to be proud of who they are,...
Oct 23, 2016 | Info about Our Website, Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve … they all seem to come at once, don’t they? As a mom, these times of the year can put you into stress mode, but don’t fret! TMoM has all the resources you need right...
Dec 17, 2013 | -, Holidays, Parenting & Family
Many years ago, before I had children or a house or a legally binding relationship, I had a job. The job was very important to me, and I took every opportunity to prove my commitment. One year I volunteered to make all of the desserts for the company Christmas party....
Nov 17, 2013 | -, Desserteries & Coffee Houses, Food & Nutrition
By Susan D. Andrews, owner of Loco for Coco I started my tenth year as a teacher in a local school system in the Fall of 2012. While I had experienced several good years teaching in various schools, budget cuts forced me into a position where I was teaching dance at...
Nov 12, 2013 | -, Holidays, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family
By Cheri Timmons, Director of Support Services at Heartstrings Well, according to Target, Pottery Barn and Starbucks, we have rolled right into the holiday season again. While out completing daily to-do lists this time of year, it is customary to be surrounded by...