Apr 13, 2022 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Corie Hampton After a very long, cold, snowy winter, it’s time for my favorite season of the year: spring. But with spring comes the holiday I have the biggest love/hate relationship with: Passover. Passover is the Jewish holiday where we remember and...
Apr 11, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Dan Nicholas Park is so much more than just a park! With a carousel, paddle boats, putt-putt, train rides, animals, and more, this park is an afternoon excursion great for the whole family. It’s also the perfect place to meet your Charlotte friends for a picnic...
Apr 6, 2022 | Day Trips, Family Time, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Finding a day trip that is somewhere a teenager wants to go isn’t always easy! Our family found that Concord was a good choice as there was something for everyone. There are two major stops in Concord: Great Wolf Lodge and Concord...
Mar 28, 2022 | Family Time, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd With springtime weather and the possibility of spring beach trips on the horizon, I was reminded of a beach trip my family took several years ago and an important lesson I learned while there. One afternoon while relaxing by the...
Mar 27, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Family Time, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey 2022 is my personal year of positive impact. My earlier blogs this year focused on creating a positive impact in our day and life. This month’s blog is about practicing five habits to make a positive impact in our immediate...
Mar 19, 2022 | Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Amy Whitlark My husband and I have taken countless tent camping trips to national and state parks across North America. Then, enter the birth of three children in five years. Enough said. It took until this year for Michael to dare mention a month...
Feb 7, 2022 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It’s February! Aside from Valentine’s Day, it is also Black History month. Do you know what you and your family are doing to celebrate and engage in it? If not, you’re not alone. While we celebrate during the...
Jan 13, 2022 | Adults, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon It was a long day, today. One of those days where getting through nightly children’s books seemed like a nearly impossible proposition. When my daughter bounded into bed with the latest saccharine tale about friendly woodland...
Jan 1, 2022 | Babies, Baby Directories, By Stage, Children's Museums & Playhouses, Family Time, High Point, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies
Written by Guest Blogger Jen Mearns, updated by TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger This directory is sponsored by The Basics Guilford. The Basics are five evidence-based parenting and caregiving practices that can be used in everyday life to benefit young children of...
Dec 28, 2021 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Courtney Tucker I don’t know about you, but when the holiday break starts to wind down my kids get antsy. It’s like we can’t get all their extra energy out. I’ve been thinking a lot about this and so I compiled a list of...
Dec 9, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger LaToya Brown (Folllow @Momflyy on Instagram) There’s no secret how much family time is sacrificed for military families. From deployments, to missions, trainings, and weekend drills, the time commitment sometimes seems never-ending. Throughout the...
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 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 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 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 10, 2021 | -, Day Trips, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell Looking for a beautiful day or weekend trip this time of year to witness NC’s vibrant fall colors? Then look no further than Maggie Valley! Maggie Valley is about three hours from the Triad, past Asheville but before Cullowhee...
Aug 27, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey If you are visiting Myrtle Beach this Labor Day weekend and are looking for an attraction that will allow you some time to come in from the heat while keeping your youngsters entertained, then you must visit EdVenture. EdVenture is...
Jul 31, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Kelly Gunzenhauser The last thing you might want your kids to do right now is have more screen time! But during the pandemic, my teenagers and I learned that there are some fun, creative things to do on the Internet – together! You don’t need an...
Jul 26, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Raising Children, Recreation, Tweens & Teens, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Andrea Ropko My oldest has always been an outdoor enthusiast. When he was days old, and a colicky mess of a baby, all I had to do was step outside and the bloody murder of a scream would cease to exist. Rain, sun, sleet, flurries, we were outside. So...
Jul 22, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Madi Rogers, Rising 11th grader at Davie County High School Everyone’s bucket list includes a trip to Yellowstone National Park, one of the most ethereal places you can visit. This terrain and area is like no other. As you make your way around the...
Jul 14, 2021 | Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Tara Pitts Over the last 6 years I have packed my family up and we have traversed through twenty-seven states, eight national parks and made many a roadside pit stop. The sights we have seen have been tremendous and awe-inspiring, but the shared...
Jul 8, 2021 | Family Time, Hiking & Camping, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Carrie Sockwell If you are like me, the sound and thought of camping has always sounded fun and exciting. Until the moment that you actually go. It is either too hot or too cold. It is uncomfortable and ends up being more exhausting than planned....
Jul 7, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Dionne Jenkins My husband and I recently celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary (Yay!). But I also celebrated another anniversary; twelve years as a stepmother. It has not always been easy; it is still not. Trust me, we have had our share of ups and...
Jun 20, 2021 | Birthday Parties, By Location, Family Time, Greensboro, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Happy Father’s Day! Today we have a few exciting announcements to share…. ~ Plan a Family Trip with The Magic for Less Travel ~ Rockin’ Jump Private Parties: Ever Imagine What It’s Like to Enjoy a...
Jun 11, 2021 | By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren Would you like to introduce your family to more art? Why not do a scavenger hunt for street art?! Greensboro has an amazing variety of outdoor murals, paintings, and selfie walls. Did you know that Greensboro is considered one of the...
Jun 9, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Day Trips, Family Time, Greensboro, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren Are you looking for a quick day trip idea with your family? Why not give McLeansville a try?! There is a surprising amount of family-friendly activities in this area, and it is only a short drive from most places in the Triad. If you...
Jun 5, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Carol Anne Sowell In my CBBM (Career Before Becoming Mom), I planned all types of events, from small intimate gatherings to college football game fan festivals – and various-sized events in between. So, when I decided to hold my first garage sale...
May 31, 2021 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kristen Bagwell Rarely do we hear the words “Memorial Day” without being followed by the words, “sale” or “cookout.” Although I am happy to partake in either of those events, I am hoping I can teach my kids that...
May 29, 2021 | Day Trips, Family Time, High Point, Kernersville, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing I’ve lived in the Triad area for about 20 years now, and I am still continuing to discover hidden gems. Our areas of Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro and surrounding communities have so many unique tourist spots, delicious...
May 21, 2021 | Family Time, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. I once volunteered my time constantly to different organizations. I never really had a particular focus, but I knew that I wanted to help make life better for others. Whether it was calling people for donations or...
