Sep 18, 2019 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member, Felicity Lewis “Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high…” Doesn’t that instantly bring you back to your childhood? It triggers fond memories of me snuggled up, enjoying popcorn with family watching a beautifully made technicolor movie. The Wizard...
Sep 14, 2019 | Babies, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Jen Mearns It used to be that the thought of camping with babies sent shivers down my spine. I couldn’t fathom an instance when I would be OK with bringing an infant along to sleep outside, no crib, no actual containment methods, aside from the...
Sep 11, 2019 | By Stage, Family Time, Featured Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Katie Moosbrugger Whether you make your pumpkin patch visit a big family outing or a quick trip close to your home, consult our list first! Most of these patches will not begin selling pumpkins until early October (although some do start the end of September), so...
Sep 10, 2019 | By Location, Day Trips, Featured Events, High Point, Kernersville, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Maize Adventure, The Triad’s best for Fall Family Fun! Opens Saturday, September 21st! Maize Adventure and all Kersey Valley attractions are open the following hours: SATURDAY, 11:00am TO 6:00pm SUNDAY, 1:00pm TO 6:00pm Notice: Last tickets sold at 5:00pm!...
Sep 4, 2019 | Elementary Age Directories, Family Time, Featured Directories, Featured Events, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Michelle Barson Few fall seasons can compare to ours in the beautiful state of North Carolina. Our state offers beautiful, brightly colored changing leaves with cooler but warm weather all under the clear Carolina blue sky. This is also one of the the...
Aug 29, 2019 | Day Trips, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips
By Rachel Hoeing Even though it is tough to say goodbye to summer, the crisp air and colorful leaves of the autumn season always bring a smile to my face. It seems like fall weekends always fly by and before we know it, winter has unleashed itself on us again. So,...
Aug 28, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Directories, Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
Updated by Katie Moosbrugger Apple picking is always a fun adventure for families, and a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors. Below is a list of pick-your-own apple farms and orchards within the Triad, or within a 3 hour drive if you are looking for a day trip...
Aug 13, 2019 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger If you’re looking for a quick day trip out of town to try something new and unique, a visit to Downtown Mocksville (just 30 minutes west of Winston-Salem) might be just what your family needs! I stumbled upon this little gem last year when our...
Aug 5, 2019 | 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...
Aug 4, 2019 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Education, Elementary, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports
By Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ Join the Greensboro Youth Chorus ~ New at Tanglewood: Softgolf ~ Let LuRoos Take the Hassle out of Car Rider Lines ~ Earthwood Forest School is Here ~ Announcing the Winner of Noble Academy’s Giveaway...
Aug 1, 2019 | Day Trips, Recreation
By TMoM team member Felicity Lewis The end of July in North Carolina is invariably hot, but holy moly were we hit hard with a heat wave this year. In the midst of the sweltering heat, we retreated west towards the higher elevation and cooler temperatures of the North...
Jul 29, 2019 | Day Trips, Elementary Age, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper If you are looking for a day trip that is exciting, rewarding and educational for the whole family, then gem mining is for you! Emerald Hollow Mine, in Hiddenite, NC, is just an hour’s drive west from the Triad, and as it turns out, is a...
Jul 29, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Greensboro, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens
Interested in Rowing? Come Row with the North Carolina Rowing Center! Youth Fall Rowing Interest Meeting Sunday August 11th 5pm-5:30pm *Lake Higgins Marina AND Come to FREE Drop in Rowing!! Middle School (7th and 8th grade) and High School Students Thursday August...
Jul 28, 2019 | By Location, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Greensboro, Preschool, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Family Fun at Spare Time Entertainment Day Camp Starts Tomorrow at Camp Winshape Rise and Shine with Starmount Preschool Spare Time Games, Lanes, Food & Fun Spare Time Entertainment is where friends, family and...
Jul 25, 2019 | Day Trips, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Amalia Nappo Looking to spend the day or a whole weekend exploring and enjoying the rich heritage and authenticity of locally owned businesses? Lexington is in the Piedmont, just 20 miles south of Winston-Salem at the intersection of US 29/70 and US...
Jul 23, 2019 | Crafts & Hobbies, High Point, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation
— Open House & Registration for After School Sewing Program Saturday, August 17 9am to 12pm Gracie Lynn Sewing & Craft Studio 1200 Eastchester Dr., Suite 101, High Point, NC Phone: 336.885.0376 gracielynnsewing.com Gracie Lynn Sewing & Crafts...
Jul 18, 2019 | Crafts & Hobbies, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Katie Kaley, author of the blog Words from a Mama With summer already well underway, you may have already exhausted your list of things to do with your toddler to keep them entertained during the summer. Yes, you have beach trips and full day outings...
Jul 16, 2019 | Day Trips, Greensboro, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Felicity Lewis It is easy to overlook the opportunity to take a “stay-cation” and we often get set in our ways in our own communities, but when I sat down to think about a local day trip to Greensboro, it became obvious how lucky we are to have so...
Jul 15, 2019 | 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...
Jul 14, 2019 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, Education, Greensboro, Local Resources, Private Schools, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Karate, Dance, and Tumbling at Northern Arts Studio Experience B’nai Shalom Day School Tanglewood Park Softgolf Karate, Dance, and Tumbling at Northern Arts Studio Northern Arts provides a safe and fun environment...
Jul 11, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders Sparta is truly like one of those small towns that you see in the movies or on a TV show. It’s a quaint little town that clearly loves their neighbors and enjoys welcoming visitors. As it’s only an hour and a half from Winston-Salem,...
Jul 8, 2019 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Amalia Nappo Coming from Long Island, NY where we have an abundance of options for beaches, we have found that when living in NC, going to the beach is a vacation for many. One of the beautiful aspects of living in NC is that you are not far from...
Jul 7, 2019 | Camps, Local Events, Local Resources, Recreation, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Katie Moosbrugger Keep reading to find out more about… ~ Pain. Code. Sculpt. Animate. Laugh, and Repeat at Little Blank Canvas ~ Kids Morning Out at the Winston-Salem Open ~ Win a $50 Gift Card to Polliwogs Children’s Boutique...
Jul 6, 2019 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Marisa Tomasic, Ph.D. On your next visit to Mount Airy, your family will delight in touring the town in vintage style. See the landmarks, learn a bit of history, and take in the Mayberry experience by scheduling your tour with our classic squad cars,...
Jul 3, 2019 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Felicity Lewis Carolina Beach is the perfect distance for a weekend (or longer!) getaway from the Triad! As a UNCW graduate, Carolina Beach was the best place to find free parking when you wanted to do a quick trip to the beach. In the recent...
Jul 1, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger It is officially blueberry season! As always, we recommend you call or check the farm’s web site to confirm hours of operation and the status of their fruit. Many of these farms have updates on their web sites or voice mail messages. Simply...
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...
Jun 22, 2019 | Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Safety, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Jen Mearns Are you thinking about going on a family vacation? Do you have very small children, or as I like to call them, littles? Just thinking about vacationing with littles might send your anxiety through the roof. I’m here to tell you that it is not easy!...
Jun 18, 2019 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Suzy Fielders Being from Winston-Salem and living here most of my life it probably would not come as a shock I absolutely love it here! I’m so excited to share some of mine and my daughter’s favorite spots in Winston. Whether coming for a day trip,...
Jun 15, 2019 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing How many of you have already heard “I’m bored” come out of your child’s mouth since school let out? Although it’s irritating to hear, I think one of the best learning lessons is to allow your children to be bored. Boredom...
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