Oct 19, 2021 | By Stage, Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper One of my favorite activities during the holiday months is making simple crafts with my kids. Kids love creating, especially when it is something they can do themselves with their own creative twist. A bonus for moms is being able to use...
Oct 18, 2021 | Education, High School & Beyond, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Tara Pitts As the end of the weekend starts to roll around, many people experience something called the Sunday Scaries. It’s the ultimate realization that the relaxation and break of the weekend is coming to an end and all of the pressures and worries...
Oct 16, 2021 | Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Religion
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Are you looking for a church to call “home?” We asked our readers to share their favorite place of worship with us and have compiled them below. We hope this will help those of you who may be new to the area as well as...
Oct 15, 2021 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Clare Jordan Looking back to when we first became a home to four teenagers, life was good – really! Admittedly, my parenting technique is mostly trial and error, but some of it may be share-worthy. The following is a list of tips I would have liked to have known...
Oct 14, 2021 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller October is a happy month at our house, because we’re BIG Halloween fans! I’m always so excited when it’s time to start baking ghost cupcakes, decorating our front door with big, spooky, spiders, and – of course – coming up with the...
Oct 13, 2021 | By Stage, Day Trips, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren I woke up this past Saturday morning unprepared for the day. My daughter, who is three years old, had another awful night of sleep. (I feel like we will never get this sleep thing under control, but that is for another blog.) I am not...
Oct 12, 2021 | Dental, Elementary, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Marie Hunkele I think I commit, on average, about 1.3 Mommy Fails a day. But what I’m famous for, are the EPIC Mommy Fails. Take the Tooth Fairy, for instance. When my oldest daughter lost her first tooth, I had no idea what the going rate for a tooth...
Oct 9, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Featured Events, Greensboro, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Photography
Santa’s Train Depot and Toy Shop-Nov 5th, 6th, 7th Santa’s Winter Wonderland and Christmas Tree Farm-Nov 21st yorkstudio.com/santa-mrs-claus (336)449-7101 info@yorkstudio.com Experience a little Magic this year! Capture the wonder and joy of childhood this Christmas....
Oct 8, 2021 | Children's Health & Wellness, Dental, Food & Nutrition, Health, Holidays, Nutrition, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey During the fall season there are a variety of events that require the tradition of handing out candy to children. As an early educator, who is also a certified nutritionist, this might be the scariest time of the year for me (pun...
Oct 8, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Events, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and Fall Festival Fridays 4-7pm and Saturdays 10am-6pm in October 1499 Brook Cove Rd. Walnut Cove, North Carolina www.ArmstrongArtisanFarm.com Armstrong Artisan Farm is hosting a Corn Maze and Fall Festival each Friday 4-7pm and Saturday...
Oct 7, 2021 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson This is what I hear at the crack of dawn this morning: MOMMY, WHEN IS MY DATE WITH ZACK?! Tomorrow, dude, it’s tomorrow. In the meantime, please go back to sleep. But he’s too excited for that. Because tomorrow, he’ll get...
Oct 6, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Laura Dydek Taking a day trip to a playground may sound a little extreme, but when a playground is as special as this one, it is well worth the trip! Recreation Acres in King is an all-inclusive, one-of-a-kind playground built in 2017. I saw a few...
Oct 5, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Aaron As a writer and blogger, I often share so many of my own stories. I’ve written in the past about being a single mom, hardships in my life, living with Celiac Disease, life lessons I’ve learned, homeschooling my daughter, how I...
Oct 4, 2021 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Chrissy McCullough, author of the blog My Blue Nest October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Although we typically focus on preventing this behavior among our children, it can also occur among adults which is then mimicked by our kids....
Oct 2, 2021 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Felicity Lewis It’s the perfect time of year to head to the mountains and visit Boone, NC! If you have not been to Boone, it is a small town with a big campus. It is the home of Appalachian State University which has molded this town into what...
Sep 29, 2021 | Burlington, Featured Directories, Featured Events, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger The days may be getting shorter, but finding great ways to entertain your family is still a full-time job. Visiting a fall festival in our area is one of the best ways to fill the day with family and fun! Our region hosts a...
Sep 28, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, By Stage, Children's Health & Developmental Concerns, Children's Health & Wellness, Elementary Age, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Brittany J. Todd, NCC, LCMHC, NCIP, CLC September is National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month, therefore this post is dedicated to increasing knowledge with the hope of initiating a deeper conversation about mental health and how our children are...
Sep 25, 2021 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Fall began this week and what better way to kick off the season than with a list of things to do. It may not sound exciting, but let me explain. I am, what some may call, an introvert. I love being at my home. I enjoy...
Sep 24, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Education, Family Time, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddler & Preschool Directories, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing When the weather is bad, you may find yourself stuck indoors with rambunctious toddlers and preschoolers. But when you get a glimpse of a beautiful fall day in the Triad, you want to enjoy all the time outdoors that you possibly can!...
Sep 20, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
Jones Strawberry Farm Corn Maze 5480 Seward Rd. Pfafftown, NC 27040 Weekends through October 31, 2021 Saturday: 10am – 9pm (Flashlights required for admission after 6pm) Sunday: 10am – 6pm Maze/Game Admission Fee: $10 per person, 4 and under free Pumpkin...
Sep 20, 2021 | By Location, Greensboro, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
2021 Ghoulash Virtual Costume Contest October 11-24th https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/gyc www.facebook.com/gsoparksandrec Get your creative juices flowing, because Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) is hosting the 2021 Ghoulash Virtual Costume Contest, October 11-24. This...
Sep 18, 2021 | Birthday Parties, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper When I was planning my son’s first birthday party, I felt overwhelmed by what I thought I had to do and what I really wanted to do. Moms often put needless pressure on themselves over what they think society expects from them. I know I am...
Sep 16, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Featured Directories, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member 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...
Sep 9, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Sandy Harper It is no doubt that kids are spending more time indoors than any other previous generation. Yet, we are well aware of how important it is for children to playing outdoors. Granted in this day and age it is almost unthinkable to just let...
Sep 8, 2021 | Family Time, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger We are so excited to see so many fall festivals coming back to the Triad for the 2021 season! Few fall seasons can compare to ours in the beautiful state of North Carolina. This is also one of the the best seasons of the year for...
Sep 7, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Photography
Come Experience the Magic with Santa! York’s Photography Studio, Inc 805 Woodard Drive Whitsett, NC 27377 www.yorkstudio.com info@yorkstudio.com 336-449-7101 It’s beginning to look like Christmas more and more each day. The seasons are changing, and Santa will soon be...
Sep 7, 2021 | By Location, Family Time, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
Carolina Classic Fair 2825 University Parkway Winston-Salem, NC 27105 October 1 – 10, 2021 Sunday – Friday: 11:00 am–11:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am–11:00 pm CarolinaClassicFair.com Celebrating its 139th year in 2021, the Carolina Classic Fair is owned and operated...
Sep 6, 2021 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Working Parents
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Happy Labor Day! To pay tribute to this holiday, we want honor all the hard working moms out there. Today we are sharing tips and tricks we’ve received from local moms who we think have a knack for balancing work and home life....
Aug 30, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Children's Health & Wellness, Education, Elementary, Health, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Christine Murray, Ph.D., LCMHC, LMFT Life has been filled with uncertainty since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but this back-to-school season seems to bring more uncertainties and questions than ever before for children and families. If you’re...
Aug 28, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Apple picking is always a fun adventure for families, and a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors. For the 2021 season, however, it is slim pickings at many local orchards due to a last spring frost that affected our area....
