Aug 14, 2022 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
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 house (or bug) house is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors...
Aug 9, 2022 | Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Kodia Byers Music, Magic, Mountains…and Memories. So many memories! My family recently attended FloydFest, a five-day-long celebration of music and arts featuring 100 bands and countless vendors, hot July sun (with a glorious high country breeze),...
Aug 5, 2022 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Friday Finds, Local Resources
By TMoM Team Members Lauren Warren & Rachel Hoeing In today’s Friday Finds, learn about all the resources TMoM has to offer as well as a fun Kids Morning Out with Forsyth Family Magazines! Advertising with Triad Moms on Main Triad Summer Movie Programs...
Aug 1, 2022 | By Stage, Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens
By Rachel Hoeing Sometimes we all need a little escape! I currently have two teens in my house, and although I truly do need a getaway every so often, I am also trying to soak up as much time with them as possible. My daughter and I were brainstorming on some fun ways...
Jul 30, 2022 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Before I had kids, I wondered why people needed “things to do” at the beach. I mean, there’s a beach, right? What else do you need? Now I have kids and I know. If you’ve been to North Myrtle Beach, you know they have plenty of things...
Jul 28, 2022 | Babies, By Stage, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Coretta Walker Summer is the perfect time to take your child outside to burn off some energy and explore – the days are longer and there are so many things to see and do. Scientists have found that 80% of brain growth happens in the first three years...
Jul 27, 2022 | Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM team member Katie Moosbrugger If you’re looking to sneak in one more trip before the end of the summer, a weekend in St. Augustine is the perfect get away. Not only is it a beautiful Florida beach destination, but it’s also an easy drive (just under 6.5...
Jul 24, 2022 | By Location, Day Trips, Greensboro, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing The Triad is not at a loss for amazing parks, playgrounds, water fun, and trails. Bur-Mil Park in Greensboro has all of these and more! It’s a one-stop shop for a day full of activities. Take a look at all there is to enjoy at...
Jul 22, 2022 | Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lynne Dardanell How many times have we all said this to our little ones as they clamor for something “fun” to do? They utter the famous, or rather, infamous words, “I’m B-O-R-E-D, there’s nothing to do.” How many times have you heard yourself say...
Jul 17, 2022 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Raising Children, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger Love a good blast from the past? This summer, try taking your kids back to the times when we were kids, when no one had fenced-in yards, hardly anyone had play sets (maybe a tree fort if they were lucky), our parents rarely signed us up for...
Jul 13, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Janet Fulp A day at the The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville has always been on my wish list. Recently when trying to decide how to celebrate a big birthday (one that ends in 0!), my husband and I decided that Grove Park was exactly what we...
Jul 12, 2022 | Birthday Parties, By Location, Entertaining, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Are you looking for the perfect place to host your next special event? Whether it’s a birthday party, bridal shower, or business event, Special Moments Venue provides modern amenities and elegance for any event. This new Winston-Salem...
Jul 11, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko Over the years I have noticed that my family sometimes wakes up on Saturdays with a certain restlessness; a palpable discontent that comes from living a busy life of early mornings and endless commitment. When it comes to a rare...
Jul 9, 2022 | By Stage, Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Teens & Tweens Directories, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Most teens will be spending their summer playing summer sports, hanging at the pool, working, babysitting, traveling, or sleeping in. While these are all great ways for them to enjoy their summer, the bad news is that very few of...
Jul 7, 2022 | Day Trips, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Did you know that Roanoke, Virginia is only two hours from most spots in the Triad? It is a fabulous city for a day trip, or a weekend excursion. If you head out early morning, you can arrive in time to tackle a venue before lunch,...
Jul 4, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Happy Independence Day! We hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends. The 2022 blueberry picking season as begun in the Triad! Most of the farms listed below offer pick-your-own services, however, some are...
Jul 2, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Day Trips, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Recreation
Updated by TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger North Carolina is known for many great wineries and vineyards. We’ve got a great a selection in the Triad area and on the outskirts as well. Check out our list below to find the best wineries in Lexington, East Bend,...
Jul 1, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser For some reason, no other craft says summer to me like tie-dyeing. Maybe it’s because real shirt dyeing is incredibly messy and I only ever venture to do it outside. These days, my kids are getting older and aren’t always thrilled...
Jun 30, 2022 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM team member Katie Moosbrugger Whether you’re looking to head to the beach this summer or later this year, we have a great list of recommended family beaches all along the East coast, thanks to TMoM members, readers and fans. We hope these tips &...
Jun 26, 2022 | Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Amanda Motsinger Are you a Myrtle Beach regular? Or even a Myrtle Beach sometimes-er? If you visit Myrtle Beach at all then there are two huge treasures that you need to know about (but may have never visited). They are Myrtle Beach State Park and...
Jun 18, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, Day Trips, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Janet Fulp Although the weather has been hot (hello summer!!), it is always a touch cooler if we head up towards the mountains. On a recent weekend day, my husband and I drove up to Pilot Mountain and enjoyed a wine tasting and lunch at JOLO Winery...
Jun 17, 2022 | Adults, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Elementary Age, Family Time, Friday Finds, Local Resources, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Lauren Warren In today’s Friday Finds, find ways to fight those summer boredom complaints with…. A Free Class at Cone Health Play! 2022 Triad Moms on Main Summer Bucket List Family Summer Movie Programs at Local Theaters Our Giveaway...
Jun 15, 2022 | By Location, Camps, Recreation, Winston-Salem
Reading With Horses July 11-15: 9 AM to 12 PM July 18-22: 9 AM to 12 PM July 25-29: 9 AM to 12 PM August 1-5: 9 AM to 12 PM Become a Better Reader and Have Fun with Horses Reading with Horses is a unique and fun weeklong summer camp! The children will learn reading...
Jun 14, 2022 | Camps, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Recreation, Shopping
Updated by TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger I remember my first experience as a camp mom. Since I had never gone to summer camp as a kid, I spent weeks asking friends about what my daughter should pack, how she should pack, when to send care packages, what to send...
Jun 11, 2022 | Day Trips, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Lauren Warren Childress Vineyards is a beautiful vineyard centrally located in North Carolina. Because of its location and great wine, it has always been a favorite place to meet my girlfriends. In addition, it is easily accessible from any site...
Jun 10, 2022 | Camps, Family Time, Friday Finds, Local Resources, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Lauren Warren In today’s Friday Finds, explore ways to make life easier so you can relax more and enjoy this summer…. Girl Scouts “Camp Like a Girl” Day Camp Programs TMoM Discount from Professional Carpet Systems Bermuda...
Jun 8, 2022 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Hiking & Camping, Kernersville, Local Resources, Mom & Dads Directories, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Why not take the gang to explore local watering holes? Your family can enjoy an afternoon of wading, creekwalking, exploring, or lounging. We hope you enjoy this list of places to escape, which range from serene & peaceful to...
Jun 7, 2022 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Ashlee Carson North Myrtle Beach brings in hundreds of thousands of visitors year after year and we’re showing no signs of stopping. The area is home to hundreds of restaurants serving nearly any cuisine you can think of, great shopping centers and...
Jun 6, 2022 | By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Local Resources, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Many local theaters are back with discounted movie deals for kids this summer! Select Triad area movie theaters are offering weekly programs for kids that range from $1 – $5 admission (some include snacks). You can also find...
Jun 3, 2022 | Entertaining, Friday Finds, Local Events, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Lauren Warren In today’s Friday Finds, explore plenty of kid-friendly activities… Family Fun Day at Körner’s Folly Forsyth Family Magazine’s Kid’s Morning Out Book Your Vacation with Rachel Hoeing & The Magic for Less...
