Mar 16, 2020 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Health, High Point, Hot Topics, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Safety, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Carrie Sockwell, author of Our Carolina Home Over the past week, the effects of COVID-19 have taken a toll on all of us one way or another. Then the closing of schools and daycares left many wondering what we’re going to do for the two or...
Mar 14, 2020 | Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Recreation, Sports, Art & Enrichment
By Guest Blogger Amy Hughes Axe throwing is amazing and you shouldn’t be scared to try it! It’s completely safe if you follow the rules and great for a date night, girls or guys night out, or corporate event. But it’s more than just a one time adventure. There is a...
Mar 10, 2020 | Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age Directories, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports
Updated By Katie Moosbrugger This directory is sponsored by Code Ninjas of High Point. Kids love technology, games, and having fun with friends. Parents want to give their kids the best and brightest future possible. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas. Kids learn to code...
Jan 19, 2020 | Birthday Parties, By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Giveaway from AR Workshop Giveaway from Greensboro Ice House Lessons & Parties at High Point Swim Club Our Newest Giveaway from AR Workshop Register for our latest giveaway, and you could win a spot for...
Jan 7, 2020 | Crafts & Hobbies, Just for Moms, Local Events, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Winston-Salem
Galentine’s DIY Bash February 13 AR Workshop, 120-A Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem arworkshop.com/winstonsalem Celebrate Galentine’s with your besties at AR Workshop! Join them for a Wood Workshop and enjoy food, sips, sweets, and girl time, all while...
Jan 3, 2020 | Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Michelle Barson If you’re still looking to make a New Year’s resolution, or maybe you want to just try something new, then I have the perfect idea. Join a book club! I recently joined a group that I thoroughly enjoy – so much so that...
Oct 26, 2019 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Today I am featuring a craft that is fun for kids and adults – and an ideal way to celebrate Halloween or the Fall season. What I love most about this craft is its creative versatility, simplicity, and affordability! You do not have...
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 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 offers...
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 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...
Jun 16, 2019 | Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Greensboro, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment
By Guest Blogger Nicole Gaboury The Greensboro Ice House packs an array of frozen fun at the Triad’s only year-round, ice skating rink. Conveniently located near the Wendover Avenue exit off of 1-40, the Ice House offers an experience as unique as your family!...
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...
Mar 24, 2019 | Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight: Mad Science Camps Rock Box Bouldering Chance to Win with Friendly Center Unplug! Explore! Learn! Ready for your child to experience summer unplugged? At Mad Science camp, they’ve replaced wifi with wonder by...
Aug 21, 2018 | Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Hiking & Camping, Kids Clubs, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Maddie Wilder This August, Boy Scouts of America is opening Cub Scouts to both boys and girls for the first time, and many families are excited for the new change. Scouting embraces the outdoors with hands-on activities like camping, hiking and...
Jun 23, 2018 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Denise Heidel with Forsyth Family magazine When it comes to building memories with the family, it’s getting harder and harder. Though we all have smartphones, we tend either to have our head down over them or use the cameras for selfies. This year, make it a point...
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 9, 2018 | Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Experts say that crafting can help with anxiety and depression while also easing stress, and increasing happiness. Give yourself a few hours to decompress and try your hands at something new by creating one or more of these beautiful...
Jan 19, 2018 | Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Julie Fritz When it is 19 degrees outside, we all tend to get a little stir crazy. Add an energetic 3-year-old to the mix and, like me, you might feel like your gonna lose it. It can be so hard to keep our little people entertained when we can’t just...
Dec 9, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Here is a great way to dress up and personalize any plain ball ornaments you may have hanging around your tree. Below are five easy-to-follow instructions (if you want to print this out for the kids) along with a photo to illustrate each...
Aug 28, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, For the Home, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Resources, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Shopping
By Katie Moosbrugger The TMoM team and friends recently gathered around worktables filled with nail guns, hammers, wood stain and paint brushes – as well as wine glasses and hors d’oeuvres – to enjoy an evening we won’t soon forget! If you haven’t heard of...
Aug 12, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Allison Carter Summer is winding down, and if your kids are anything like mine, they are probably getting bored of the same “ideas for fun” that I have been throwing out to them. I thought it would be a good time to share with you one of...
May 6, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ryan Leigh Runyon Several years ago, some friends introduced me to geocaching. I’d read about it before, but hadn’t experienced it until they invited me to join them on a hunt. My oldest child went along, too, and we both had a great time. I was eager...
Apr 30, 2017 | Birthday Parties, Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Recreation, Sports
Hoots and Hollers offers fun for the whole family with art projects ranging from painting, mixed media, glass work, woodworking, found object fun to refurbishing furniture. With classes scheduled throughout each month, private events, birthday parties, team building,...
Dec 15, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Since the weather has turned colder and wetter (thank goodness), I have been trying to find creative, holiday-related activities for my three year old son and I to do. He is thrilled by all things Christmas tree related so I decided to...
Sep 10, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lisa Crawford As summer comes to an end, a new school year begins, including opportunities for local girls and adults to become a Girl Scout. Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont has opportunities for volunteers who are committed to helping girls...
Sep 6, 2016 | Camps, Crafts & Hobbies, Hiking & Camping, Local Resources, Parent & Child Groups / Support Groups, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Sandy S. Did you know not all Boy Scouts start out as Cub Scouts? Some, like my son, discover the excitement of Scouting by joining Boy Scouts after 5th grade. Before joining Scouts, my son was a 10 year-old whose only activity was playing video...
Aug 18, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper I love making these bracelets because it takes me back to the summers of my youth. Where I enjoyed the easy pace of the season, spent time with friends and made bracelets much like this one. When I got the notion to try to make these now,...
Jun 15, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Local Resources, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing This is a great summer project that you can complete with the help your kids! You can decorate your child’s bedroom or playroom wall while involving them in the process. This photo shown was my son’s room when he was a toddler. We LOVED...
May 7, 2016 | Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Isa Anissa Part of the joys of making do-it-yourself projects with your kids is the whole process of turning a simple household object into a stunning work of art. You’ll see the bright look in your children’s eyes as they marvel at how you add a...
