Day Trip Idea: The Quarry at Carrigan Farms
By Guest Blogger Janet Fulp As the mom of a preteen and teenagers, it is of course my job to make sure the kids are entertained this summer. At least they think so. Last summer, we spent a day at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville to enjoy open swim time in the beautiful...
Ways to Keep Your Minds and Bodies Healthy, Plus New Giveaways!
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today's Sunday Spotlight... ~ Piedmont Area Catholic Schools is Now Enrolling ~ Day Camps at Greensboro Ice House ~ Helping Children Manage Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 ~ Summer Golf Camps from the Triad’s Leader in...
Favorite Local Wineries
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Exciting news ... select wineries in our area are now open! Please be sure to visit each winery's website below to check the open dates, hours, and social distancing rules. Enjoy! North Carolina is known for many great wineries and...
Family Adventure Idea: Zip Lines & High Rope Tours!
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Good news!! Many Zipline courses re-opened during Phase 2 this past Memorial Day Weekend! And according to some of the websites below, others are planning to reopen at some point in June. This is a great way to create some family...
Beginning June 2020: Summer Exploration Academies and Camps at the Y
~ Currently open for Summer Exploration Academy (Day Camp) at the Statesville Family YMCA. ~ Starting June 1: Alexander County, Davie, Fulton, Jerry Long, Kernersville, Stokes, and William G. White, Jr. Family YMCAs ~ Others beginning soon... June 8: Wilkes Family...
Beginning June 2020: Kidstunes Music & Movement Virtual Classes
Kidstunes Music & Movement “Music Around the World” Virtual Music Classes for Preschoolers (ideal for ages 2-5) www.kidstunes.org See schedule below ~ Fun and engaging interactive classes focusing on music, instruments, dances and of course the people and...
Games to Keep the Whole Family Moving Outside
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller “Thank goodness this stay-at-home time is happening in the spring.” I keep repeating that to myself, because the idea of being stuck at home alllll the time during the winter months – when it’s not only cold but also gets dark so early...
Gardening with Kids
By Guest Blogger Carrie Sockwell, author of Our Carolina Home I am going to start this by saying I am not an expert in gardening but I love to give it a try each year. There is something about watching a small seed or plant grow into food or a gift for someone. It is...
Build a Fairy or Bug House
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper, author of the blog Free Spirited Mom Do your kids ever say they are bored outside? How about directing them toward an activity that is fun and creative? Building a fairy (or bug) house is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors while...
Spring 2020: Virtual Workouts from the YMCA
YMCA of NorthWest North Carolina Spring 2020 ymcanwnc.org/ymcavirtualworkouts Enjoy group exercise classes, taught by your very own YMCA of Northwest North Carolina instructors! Participate in the comfort of your own home, on your own schedule! Choose from Les Mills,...
