Dec 30, 2022 | Friday Finds, Greensboro, Holidays, Info about Our Website, Local Events, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Greensboro Swarm Basketball Kids Free NYE Game Numerous Resources for Parents You Could Guest Blog for TMoM in 2023! Happy New Year!...
Dec 26, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders New Year’s Eve with teenagers doesn’t have to be stressful or boring. Teenagers are at that age where they want independence; however, most parents don’t want their teens out at midnight on a night notorious for accidents on the road...
Dec 23, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Family Time, Homeschooling, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper When the weather doesn’t cooperate, parents may struggle to find things to do indoors to keep their children entertained and out of trouble! So what do you do with those energy filled children, besides sitting them in front of...
Dec 22, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders It’s almost Christmas! Your kids are probably bouncing with excitement in anticipation of the holidays. Family movie time is always a great activity, especially with potentially rainy and/or cold days ahead! You can combine it with a...
Dec 21, 2022 | Adults, Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph.D. The holiday season is upon us and, for many it’s the best time of the year. Shopping, cooking, and decorating the house with all sorts of items fill this time of year. It’s also a time to gather around family and share...
Dec 18, 2022 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Jenny Kaiser Christmas and Chanukah. One for Christians and one for Jews. So what do you do when your family celebrates both? Our family, like many others, includes both Christians and Jews. One of my best friends is Catholic, I have in-laws who are...
Dec 12, 2022 | Day Trips, Entertaining, Family Time, Holidays, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren This year, we made the trek to Bryson City, NC, to ride the Polar Express train through the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The train is based on the book “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. No one had ridden a Polar Express train...
Dec 6, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Elementary Age, Family Time, Holidays, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Brooke Coley It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A magical month full of festive fun, twinkle lights and Christmas cheer. One special tradition in our home is holiday crafting. As a former elementary school teacher there is nothing that I...
Dec 1, 2022 | Family Time, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Spectacular Holiday Blooms at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens Dec. 16-23 & 28-30, 2022 5:30-9 p.m. 215 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284 cienerbotanicalgarden.org/events-1/spectacular-holiday-blooms-2 The Spectacular Holiday Blooms return in 2022 with over 7,000...
Dec 1, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, Holidays, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
Cookies & Cocoa at Grandover Resort & Spa Dec. 17, 24 & 31, 2022 3-6 p.m. 1000 Club Rd., Greensboro, NC 27407 grandoverresort.com/special-resort-event/ Sunsets at the fire pit at Grandover Resort & Spa are always a favorite event! Every Saturday in...
Nov 27, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member 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...
Nov 12, 2022 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Local Events, Teens & Tweens
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders If you are looking for a day of fun and to be transported back in time, then the Carolina Renaissance Festival is for you! My family loves going here, and there are fun things to do for all ages. If you’ve never been, then truly you...
Nov 6, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Local Resources, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders My daughter is 16 now, but the NC Zoo is still one of our favorite destinations! This blog still shares so much helpful information for anyone wanting to plan a day trip here. Be on the lookout in the next few years for their new...
Nov 5, 2022 | Burlington, By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Somewhere in between the ghosts of Halloween and the spirit of Christmas, the presence of a major national holiday – otherwise known as Thanksgiving – often slips by unnoticed by our kids. They have no interest in a...
Nov 4, 2022 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Events, Moms & Dads, Private Schools, Recreation, Winston-Salem, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders In today’s Friday Finds: Walk-In Wednesdays at Winston-Salem Christian School Marketing Help For Entrepreneurs Wild Out at the Wild Party! Congrats to TMoM Giveaway Winners!...
Oct 27, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon If you haven’t been to Stone Mountain State Park, you need to plan a visit. Located a little over an hour from most parts of the Triad, it’s a great option for a day trip. While the sheer stone dome on the mountain looks intimidating,...
Oct 23, 2022 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper Creating a Halloween lantern is a craft that is fun for kids and adults – and an ideal way to celebrate the Halloween season. What I love most about this craft is its creative versatility, simplicity, and affordability! You do...
Oct 21, 2022 | Adults, Babies, Burlington, By Location, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary Age, Entertaining, Family Time, Friday Finds, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville, Local Events, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Sandy Harper In this week’s Friday Finds … Brain-Building Support For Your Child Through The Basics Walk Amongst the Prehistoric at the Dino & Dragon Stroll Cheers! for Brenner Children’s Hospital Our Newest Giveaways Find Out...
Oct 16, 2022 | Birthday Parties, Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville
Reconsidered Goods Birthday Party Events 4118 Spring Garden St, Greensboro NC 27407 https://reconsideredgoods.org/ Reconsidered Goods’ creative-reuse themed birthday parties include a birthday party facilitator, an exclusive party space for up to 2 hours and 30...
Oct 14, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Location, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Exercise, Family Time, Greensboro, Health, High Point, Holidays, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Photography, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In this week’s Friday Finds … Carolina Core Wellness and Core Coffee’s Grand Opening Santa Portraits with York’s Photography Disney Travel Planning with Rachel Guest Bloggers Wanted Family Fun Event!...
Oct 2, 2022 | By Stage, Hot Topics, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Travel & Auto Tips
By Guest Blogger Melanie East This post contains affiliate links. It doesn’t cost any extra for you to shop through them, but we may get a small commision. Tips for Traveling with Toddlers Recently, the hubby and I did something that we have been hesitant to do...
Sep 26, 2022 | Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Pigeon Forge can be a great family trip at any time of year. We traveled to the area in the summertime a few years ago and had a blast! We have an archived blog about Dollywood, which you can read here. Today I hope to share...
Sep 22, 2022 | By Location, Day Trips, High Point, Local Events, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Are you looking for ultimate family fun this fall? Then, Kersey Valley is the destination to visit. Located in Archdale, it is an easy drive from anywhere in the Triad. There is something to keep everyone in the entire family happy....
Sep 21, 2022 | Day Trips, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips
By TMoM Team Member 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...
Sep 3, 2022 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, By Location, Camps, Greensboro, Recreation
By Guest bloggers Anne Morris and Angelina DiFranco with Dance Project Dance Project has spent the past 30 years nurturing a vibrant and inclusive community of artists, audiences, and students. We do so by providing opportunities for training, performance,...
Aug 29, 2022 | Humor, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips
By TMoM Team Member Kelly Hines We are not big travelers. Once a year to the beach, the occasional road trip, a quick jaunt to Blowing Rock. As someone who spent too much time pre-kids on airplanes, I’m not exactly jumping at the chance to get on one. So when we...
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...