Feb 16, 2021 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd North Carolina has long been known as a state that has it all: mountains, beaches, foothills, barrier islands, great golf courses, historic sights, delicious cuisine, diverse landscapes, rich culture, a wide range of sporting and...
Feb 6, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age
By Guest Blogger Britney Dent School is out for millions of children nationwide as K-12 education has shifted from the classroom to the internet or a hybrid model. While many school districts are giving their teachers crash courses in online learning, parents also...
Jan 29, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd As a long-time book lover, it is often difficult to select a group of books to recommend from the seemingly endless list of great titles from which to choose. Between wonderful classic titles and excellent new releases, I could...
Jan 23, 2021 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Homeschooling
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders We began my daughter’s homeschool adventure when she entered sixth grade. You can read a little more about why we choose this journey here. At the time, I was a single mom and working full-time, so being organized was not just a...
Dec 23, 2020 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd After this busy (and, let’s face it, quite unusual) holiday season, moms deserve to sit back and really relax. One of my favorite ways to relax, especially after the holidays, is to curl up under a fuzzy-soft blanket with a cup of...
Nov 13, 2020 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation, Sports, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Thanksgiving and football seem to go together like turkey and dressing. In many families, Thanksgiving Day meals are scheduled around the “big game” so everyone can be seated and ready to focus undivided attention from the opening...
Sep 18, 2020 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Food & Nutrition, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I love to cook. I enjoy following recipes that intrigue me and making up new creations from an assortment of items in my refrigerator and pantry. For me, time spent in the kitchen is fun, relaxing and fulfilling. I remember...
Aug 18, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Health, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Lively conversation, good music, funny movies and great stories are all things that help lift our spirits and make us feel good. For me, great stories top the list. Especially during trying periods in life, books with stories that...
Jul 22, 2020 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd A hobby is defined as an activity done regularly during leisure time for pleasure. People are quick to share what their hobbies are, but rarely do they devote as much time to them as they would like. In our “hurry-up” world,...
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...
May 14, 2020 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd “So, what are you reading these days? I just finished a great book and need another suggestion. What do you recommend?” This is a common exchange between my friends and me, especially over the last few months. We live in an age...
Apr 15, 2020 | Adult Education, Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Health
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd “Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.” I love this quote by the renowned Fred Rogers (aka Mr. Rogers), especially in today’s climate. It gives me...
Mar 20, 2020 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, Burlington, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd A lot has changed in the world since I posted Ellen’s Book Nook for February. Nothing about our lives is the same nor will it be for awhile. Not only are we having to adjust to a new normal, but our children are as well. It is hard...
Feb 21, 2020 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Choosing to be kind, having hope, and offering words of encouragement are always the right things to do. These acts are especially welcomed in today’s world that seems fraught with so many sad stories and bad situations. Selections...
Jan 18, 2020 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Crackling fires, fuzzy blankets, hot tea and great books… these are some of my favorite things on cold, winter days and things that are hygge. I was recently introduced to the concept of hygge which, according to Wikipedia, is a...
Jan 11, 2020 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education
By Guest Blogger Lisa Witherspoon I have a love-hate relationship with book stores. I LOVE perusing all the books, reading the summaries, and adding to my “to-read” list. I HATE that I can’t read them all! When my three daughters were little, my love for reading is...
Dec 29, 2019 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Janet Howard, Program Director for Bringing Out the Best in the UNC Greensboro Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships I don’t know about you, but my mornings could run a little more smoothly as I try to get my two teenagers out the door for school,...
Dec 12, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! December is known as the most wonderful time of year, yet, we are often pulled into the hustle and bustle with long “to do” lists, stressful preparations and just too many things going...
Nov 22, 2019 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Location, By Stage, Education, Greensboro, Local Events, Local Resources, Toddlers & Preschool
Celebrate the Holidays at Wonderland Bookshop! 409 State Street Greensboro, NC 27405 336-840-7898 wonderlandbookshopnc.com – Monday, 12/2 at 6:30pm & 7:30pm Magical Mondays at Greensboro Science ($). Visit GSC website for details. – Saturday,...
Nov 15, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! November marks the beginning of a season when gratitude is top-of-mind. Studies show that practices of gratitude can significantly improve lives and even alter a brain’s makeup for the...
Oct 16, 2019 | Adult Education, Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! Making trips to the pumpkin patch to select the perfect pumpkin and decorating front yards with fuzzy spiders and inflatable ghosts are all signs of the Halloween season. In the spirit...
Sep 19, 2019 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! The new school year is in full swing and I have feelings of nostalgia. My daughter started her senior year of high school and I have been going down memory lane, wondering how the last...
Aug 21, 2019 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! Was it just me, or did the summer fly by? Soon, yellow school buses will be on the roads and we will be making trips to purchase school supplies. As much as we welcomed the lazy days of...
Aug 14, 2019 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School
By TMoM Team Member Kelly Hines I say the same thing every August – this year, I’m going to get organized for school. Then, a week after school starts, I say – NEXT year, I’m going to get organized for school. For many of us, the school year is starting...
Jul 10, 2019 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! As Gershwin wrote, “Summertime and the livin’ is easy!” To me, July means full-on summer with more relaxed schedules, fun times with family and friends, and time to read LOTS of...
Jul 9, 2019 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Location, Education, Kernersville, Local Resources, Non Profits, Tutoring, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Jenny Boneno, Reynolda Manor Branch Supervisor When many of us think of the public library, we think of book checkout and maybe a story time. But, there is so much more to Forsyth County Public Library than just that! Read below to find out about so...
Jun 14, 2019 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age
By Guest Blogger Aprille Donaldson As a mom who values education, community involvement, and – ahem – keeping my kids occupied so I don’t lose my mind, I have fallen in love with the Little Free Library non-profit organization. We have made a habit of...
Jun 3, 2019 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Lloyd As Gershwin wrote, “Summertime and the livin’ is easy!” Summer is finally here, signaling time for more relaxed schedules, fun times with family and friends and lots of time to enjoy great summer reads! Whether you enjoy lazy days by the...
Jun 1, 2019 | Books, Supplies & Gear, By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Greensboro, Our Favorite Finds, Preschool, Shopping
Wonderland Bookshop’s Summer Reading Program 409 State Street Greensboro, NC 27405 336-840-7898 wonderlandbookshopnc.com Wonderland’s Summer Reading Program kicks off June 18 for ages preschool through rising 8th graders. Bingo cards assigned according to age...
Apr 26, 2019 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Elementary, High School & Beyond, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Win a book of your choice from today’s blog! (Read to the end to find out more!) I love it when spring fully presents itself. I look forward to the birds’ early morning serenade and the beauty of the blooming trees and flowers....
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