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 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 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 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 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...
Jun 2, 2022 | Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Natasha Frye As a mom to four kids under the age of 11 who loves to travel, I’m always looking for new vacation spots. Especially those within driving distance and with plenty of entertainment options for the whole family. We find ourselves visiting...
May 27, 2022 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Events, Local Resources, Preschool, Private Schools, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In today’s Friday Finds, explore plenty of family fun … New Preschool Program at Wesleyan Christian Academy Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert 2022 Family Summer Bucket List Splash Pads & Water...
May 26, 2022 | By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Education, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Triad moms, we’ve got amazing ideas in store for you and your toddler or preschooler to enjoy the best summer yet! Use our list to visit a venue in your own city, or venture to other parts of the Triad for a day trip! In...
May 25, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Spring is the perfect time to go for a hike in the Triad. Outside of the occasional heat spike, most days the temperature is relatively mild. If you are like me and enjoy the mountains but not looking to go far, then Pilot Mountain is...
May 24, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, For the Home, Local Resources, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips
By Guest Blogger Marissa Joyce, Gwyn Services Gas prices are high these days – it’s practically all anyone is talking about. Along with that, demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is skyrocketing. As of January of 2022, there were 30,000 zero-emission vehicles...
May 23, 2022 | By Stage, Day Trips, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren My husband asked me what I would like to do for Mother’s Day. I popped up and immediately said, “Tweetsie Railroad!” My husband gave me the side-eye I have become accustomed to when he questions my sanity. “Seriously,” I said, “we have...
May 20, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Education, Friday Finds, Health, High School & Beyond, Local Resources, Middle School, Recreation, Sports, Tutoring
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Helping both moms and kids get stronger physically and intellectually is the theme of today’s Friday Finds. Keep reading to learn more about… Collegiate Academic Support Taylor Physical Therapy and Wellness Rise Indoor...
May 19, 2022 | By Location, Camps, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Restaurants, Winston-Salem
By TMoM team member Katie Moosbrugger Picture this… You’re lounging by a beautiful Olympic-size pool. Your kids are off enjoying the excitement of a waterslide, the adventure of a lazy river, and a splash-filled children’s pool of their own. Behind you is a...
May 18, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper Do you and your children like feeding farm animals, learning how food grows, riding in a tractor drawn wagon and playing at unique playgrounds? Then Patterson Farm Market and Tours is your next destination! Patterson Farm is less than an...
May 17, 2022 | Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Ashlee Carson with Condo World One thing’s for sure – the Grand Strand has its share of outdoor fun on the beaches. But that’s not all we’re known for. We’ve also got some of the best fishing holes, boat trips, bike trails and outdoor activities...
May 12, 2022 | By Location, By Stage, Camps, Recreation, Sports, Teens & Tweens, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Olivia Morris of Champion Volleyball Club Located in Winston-Salem, Champion Volleyball Club is entering its 15th year of offering high-quality volleyball classes, clinics, and teams to the local community. While our main base of operations is in...
May 11, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Recreation
By Laura Dydek City Lake Park is a fun Day Trip destination nestled right in our very own High Point! This park has so much to offer and will keep your kids entertained all morning. I have been to this park several times before this visit, but never when the...
May 10, 2022 | Education, Elementary, Family Time, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Our nine-year-old son has developed a strong interest in American History over the last several years. Therefore, we decided to tour Gettysburg, PA and Colonial Williamsburg, VA over our Spring Break this year. Experiencing American...
May 7, 2022 | Children's Museums & Playhouses, Day Trips, Family Time, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Free and low-cost activities come in handy when the kids are home in the summer! My children are definitely counting down the days and planning for all of their summer excursions. While children are often excited for...
May 6, 2022 | Birthday Parties, Camps, Friday Finds, Local Resources, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Shopping, Women's Fashion
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Unique ideas for moms and kids in today’s Friday Finds! Willows Compass: Magical Indoor Camping Sleepovers Look and Feel Your Best with Blue Hydrangea Boutique Junior Golf Camps from the Triad’s Leader in Junior Golf...
May 5, 2022 | Camps, Children's Health & Wellness, From the Doctor, Health, Recreation, Safety
By Guest Blogger Heidi Zvolensky, MD, pediatrician at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s Clemmons Pediatrics New friends, new experiences, and new places! Let’s help ensure summer camp success for our kids. For parents and children, summer camp can be exciting, but...
