Mar 19, 2020 | By Stage, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member, Anna Keller Kids tend to love treats and desserts (I’m with them!), and they can be tough critics. (You’re probably not going to get away with making fruit on its own a dessert most of the time.) But we have good news: If you’re looking for...
Jan 31, 2020 | Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, Hot Topics, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Travis Finn, local Triad dad In the spirit of putting some of my “Super Bowl” recipes to the test, I dug up some of my favorite crown pleasing, “easy” recipes that my kids and I make together. Before you dig into these recipes, let me warn you that I NEVER follow a...
Jan 22, 2020 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Anna Keller With the days still on the short side and the weather chilly, it can be easy to want to push the easy button every night for dinner and order takeout or heat up a freezer meal or can of soup. While that’s a helpful move from time to time, I know I...
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...
Jun 23, 2019 | Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Restaurants
By Katie Moosbrugger Today we share several ways to create fun memories this summer! Keep reading to learn more about: ~ Wholesome Smiles and Endless Childhood Memories with Budget Saver Pops ~ Triad Area Farmer’s Markets ~ Triad Area Parks, Playgrounds and...
Jan 25, 2019 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Food & Nutrition, Health, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Abbie Polos 25 days. That is how far I am into this year’s Whole30 healthy food reboot. This is the second time I have attempted it, and the first time I will finish, and I WILL finish this time because I decided to make this a whole family Whole30....
Jan 7, 2019 | Babies, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Abbie Polos Happy New Year and congrats on making it through another holiday season! If your family is like mine, the kiddos are burned out on Grammy’s fudge and the bank account is anxiously awaiting your tax return. To help stretch the budget...
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....
Nov 24, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Sara Wiles with Forsyth Family magazine Many thanks to Forsyth Family magazine for letting TMoM rerun this article today. After spending four college years in Ohio, I have grown to love Buckeyes, especially around the holidays. No matter what part of...
Nov 20, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Katrina Capistrano I was never attracted to pressure cookers before because I was never introduced to one. Looking back, I realize how I have missed an entire world of food! Now that I have, there’s no going back. Some of my fondest childhood memories...
Oct 5, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Dennette Bailey The end of daylight savings is fast approaching, and as soon as I see one leaf fall, that will be my cue that it is time for a fall crockpot meal. I have a couple of favorites. They are my go-to meals because my family loves them and they take just...
Sep 24, 2018 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Food & Nutrition, Local Resources, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Mickey Davis, Chef Educator at the Greensboro Children’s Museum “Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment and creativity.” -Restaurateur Guy Fieri When children spend time in...
Sep 20, 2018 | Adults, By Stage, Food & Nutrition, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Fall is my favorite season, not just because of the crisp, cooler air, the apple festivals and the pumpkin patches, but because the fall always seems like a great chance to start anew. Children start back to school and new activities...
Sep 1, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Hiking & Camping, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lisa Doss with Forsyth Family magazine Thanks to Forsyth Family magazine for letting us re-publish this post on TMoM. Fall is (in my opinion) the best time of year to go hiking and camping with the kids. Today’s post shares fun and tasty meals...
Aug 12, 2018 | Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Consignment Sales, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Shopping
By Rachel Hoeing In this week’s Sunday Spotlight: Congrats to Brenner Children’s Hospital Cooking Classes for All Ages at the GCM Fall Consignment Sales Brenner Listed Among Top Pediatric Hospitals Brenner Children’s Hospital has once again been...
Jun 30, 2018 | Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
Guest Blog by TEN Water Myth or fact? We need to drink eight glasses of water a day to be healthy. Myth! According to the New York Times, we do not actually need eight glasses of water a day to be healthy or for survival. Instead, we need to be more conscious of the...
Jun 26, 2018 | Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By Dennette Bailey When we are looking for something to do for the kiddos or the family to do together, it can often feel like work. If you have children of various ages you can find yourself pulled any many directions. And the money to do it all, it adds up. Making...
May 4, 2018 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Whitney Hsu, author of We’re Only Hsuman More and more people these days seem to be starting a garden. Maybe farmers’ markets inspire us. Maybe organic food recently became a priority in your household. Or it might have something to do with the...
Mar 17, 2018 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Kristi Johnson Marion Many thanks to Forsyth Family magazine for letting us share this recipe blog today. If your family celebrates March Madness, Kristi shares simple and tasty ideas your whole family will enjoy! Let the kids help you put together...
Jan 12, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Rachel Hoeing Like many of you, I have vowed to eat a little healthier this month after the Gorge Fest of November and December! I made all of the recipes below over the past couple weeks and they were all delicious. My son will try just about anything and was...
Oct 21, 2017 | Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Kristi Johnson Marion These spooktacular recipes are sure to be a hit for a Halloween party or anytime this fall! Consider making Pumpkin Chili more kid-fun by topping with Fritos corn chips. Get the kids involved and let them sink their hands into...
Oct 2, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Kara Honegger What’s better than a quick and delicious meal? A quick and delicious meal you can make using only one pan! Since becoming a mom, I have found that moms need quick, easy, and accessible meals. I decided to try to take on the...
Sep 29, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Food Allergies / Diets / Restrictions, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Angela Fuller, Founder & President, Food Allergy Families of the Triad The start of a new school year comes with new adjustments; new teacher, new friends and possibly a new school, new classroom and new rules. With an average of 2 kids per...
Aug 31, 2017 | Education, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Preschool, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser It was the weekend before school started, and one of the chores on my list is grocery shopping for lunches. My kids are older now and lunch is easier, but I remember the struggle with packing lunch for preschoolers. Little fingers,...
Aug 22, 2017 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Food & Nutrition, Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Laura Buxenbaum, MPH, RD, LDN Grab your backpacks and pencils, it’s back to school time! My sons start 2nd and 4th grade this year and we’ve already stocked up on school supplies to prepare for a successful year. As a Registered Dietitian, I know...
Jul 3, 2017 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Bloggers Kristi Marion Johnson and Emily Eileen Carter July is a hot month full of pool parties, baseball games and the most patriotic of American holidays, Independence Day! Boost the American spirit and bring red-white-and-blue to the table and poolside...
May 16, 2017 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Blogger Andrea Everhart, author/writer and owner of Kids Theme Dinners I used to love to cook. The kitchen was my playspace and I would spend hours planning, experimenting and creating concoctions. I wasn’t always great at it but it was fun. It was...
Feb 11, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Heather Miller As I dressed my child up as a 100 year old lady for the 100th day of school it dawned on me that I have now packed 100 lunches. Times two, as I have two school aged children. 200 lunches. That, friends, is a lot of sandwiches. A lot of repetitive...
Feb 10, 2017 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Rachel Hoeing I always seem to forget how cold it can get in February until this time rolls around. And as usual, cold weather has me yearning for warm food! Today’s tasty table includes recipes of some of my favorite comfort dishes that I have gathered over...
Dec 22, 2016 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Guest Bloggers Kristi Marion & Emily Dodson Many thanks to our friends at Forsyth Family magazine for sharing these fun holiday recipes with us. We hope today’s ideas help create memorable traditions for your family. Enjoy! The holidays are a time for...
