Apr 14, 2013 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation, Shopping, Women's Fashion
By Kelly Gunzenhauser Since I do not have to dress up for work, I wear jeans a lot. I have several pairs that I do not really like anymore. They fit, but they are too faded out to look current. Still, I just can’t bear to get rid of them. It seems so wasteful when the...
Jan 15, 2013 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, For the Home, Local Resources, Recreation
By Kelly Gunzenhauser This is the first of several blogs I will be writing about things I have found on Pinterest—and actually tried! (I know, like, who does that??) I just read Rachel’s article on top- versus front-load washers. I have a front loader. I do not love...
Dec 13, 2012 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Dani Luft I have a few talents, but being crafty is not really one of them. I am a little jealous of those moms who can sew dresses, make cute burp cloths, create angry bird sandwiches for their child’s lunch, or buy an old item at a yard sale and...
Nov 20, 2012 | -, Crafts & Hobbies, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Recreation, Shopping
By Brooke Coley This post contains affiliate links. It doesn’t cost any extra for you to purchase from them, but we may receive a small percentage of the sale. What better person to have written this gift guide list than a teacher herself? The holiday season is upon...
Sep 17, 2012 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation, Sports
By Cami Fife of Winston-Salem Singers Company We sing, we move, and most of all—we have fun! We are excited to announce that Singers Company has come to Winston-Salem! Singers Company is a national franchise that provides a non-competitive opportunity for...
Sep 4, 2012 | Crafts & Hobbies, Recreation
By Rachel Hoeing Summer is officially over in our household, which means the pool bag, beach towels and rafts are going into storage until next summer. Many of you probably have oodles of noodles that you have stocked up on over the years so I thought it would be fun...
Jul 23, 2012 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Jessica Simmons, author of the blog Very Pinteresting With the heat wave this month, I’d love nothing more than to hibernate inside and enjoy the air conditioning, but my kids tend to balk at that suggestion. Now that my oldest son has left for sleep away camp, His...
Jul 22, 2012 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
We all need some quite time during the long summer days. This is an idea that my mom used in her preschool classroom. She helped me set this up in my son’s room when he was younger and it worked wonders. Find a bookshelf or organizer similar to the one pictured. This...
Apr 19, 2012 | Crafts & Hobbies, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Recreation, Shopping, Sports
By Guest Blogger Tammy Stang of Score More Sports Collectibles A few months ago, I traveled to my home state of Rhode Island to visit my mother in the hospital. I stayed for a week and my father and I practically lived there. One take away I had from my time up there...
Jan 10, 2012 | Crafts & Hobbies, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recreation
By Jessica Simmons, Author of Very Pinteresting Have you heard of Pinterest? It seems that more and more of my friends are signing on everyday, saying goodbye to “bookmarking” pages full of great idea or recipes or home decor tips, and instead, pinning them to their...
Dec 17, 2011 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Jessica Simmons, author of the blog Very Pinteresting For years I did the typical “themed” Christmas tree. Every ornament and adornment for our tree was red or gold, and I only used white lights. I thought it served the purpose of being both festive and elegant....
Dec 5, 2011 | Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping
It’s the busy season and we all have lists we’re checking twice. But which list would you rather check off? List One: 1) Going to the mall, 2) Putting gas in the car, 3) Hiring a sitter for the kids, 4) Navigating through traffic, 5) Finding a parking lot, 6) Standing...
Nov 21, 2010 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger Forget the hand-traced turkeys, I found two fun craft ideas for kids, and one that is not only super easy for moms (I’m all about easy crafts) but can also be a crowd pleaser at the “big” table this Thanksgiving! This year I am...
Oct 18, 2010 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger I am so embarrassed to admit this, but I have yet to create a photo album of my children (ages two and five). It’s like I am photographically challenged. I own a nice digital camera, yet I am forever forgetting to bring it places! If it...
Oct 14, 2010 | -, Crafts & Hobbies
By Emily Halsey Happy Fall! Here is a great craft for adults and kids. It’s cheap, easy, and fun – my main requirements! You also get more bang for your buck with this, because it can be used for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Hope you and your little ones have...
