Jun 27, 2024 | Babies, Elementary Age, Holidays, Toddlers & Preschool
4th of July is right around the corner, and if you have young kids this post is for YOU. We’ve rounded up some fun 4th of July kids’ activities as well as adorable kids’ outfits (PJs included!) to help your family celebrate in patriotic style next...
Jun 26, 2024 | Burlington, Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
It’s time for 4th of July events and fireworks! If you’re searching for a fun, safe environment to watch fireworks this Fourth of July, or a historical celebration of our nation’s independence, you’re in luck! The Triad has a whole host of fun events...
Jun 16, 2024 | Adults, By Stage, Holidays, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Moose Lester Being a father is by far the best job of all time! Let us be honest, time truly does fly by. I can distinctly remember when my oldest, Jack, was born as if it was yesterday. Yet here I am, over 15 years later, realizing that time has...
Jun 5, 2024 | -, By Location, By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Shopping
Now that it’s June, it’s time to start thinking about how we’re going to celebrate the great dads in our lives! If you could use a little inspiration on the Father’s Day gift idea front, you’ve come to the right place. (After all, we love...
May 21, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Entertaining, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Sports, Sports, Art & Enrichment, Winston-Salem
Memorial Day weekend is coming up and there is a lot to celebrate and honor! This nation could not be what it is today if it was not for the men and women that have served this country in the armed forces. Here at TMoM, we thought it would be helpful to compile a few...
May 12, 2024 | From the Heart, Holidays, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon When I was old enough to know better, I spent the better part of a week picking at a tiny bump in the drywall next to the toilet in my bathroom. It really was tiny, but it bothered me. I wanted it to be smooth like the rest of the wall....
May 4, 2024 | Adults, Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, By Location, Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Spas & Salons, Winston-Salem
Mom’s are amazing people. For most of their mom life they are continuously giving. Giving birth, giving nourishment, giving love, giving support, giving hugs and kisses, giving bandaids, giving and giving. And usually giving with a smile (though sometimes a...
Apr 22, 2024 | Holidays, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon I should preface this by warning you that I’m the last person anyone would ever suggest to write a post about celebrating Earth Day, and it’s not because I don’t care about teaching my kids to value and care for our home. It’s because I...
Mar 25, 2024 | Crafts & Hobbies, Family Time, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Michaela Reynolds Spring is in full swing, and with Easter just around the corner, what better way to celebrate the season than by getting crafty with your kids? It’s time to dive into the world of colorful eggs, adorable bunnies, and joyful...
Mar 23, 2024 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
Easter egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter events, and more! We are thrilled to share the many ways to celebrate the holiday and enjoy time with family all over the Triad. Below is an updated list of Easter events happening throughout Burlington,...
Mar 21, 2024 | -, By Location, By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family
Easter is around the corner, and if you’re like many parents, you might be looking for easter basket ideas for perfect basket for your loved ones. While the classic chocolate bunnies and jellybeans are always a hit, why not get a bit more creative this year?...
Mar 12, 2024 | Adults, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Religion
By Guest Blogger Abla Awadallah Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered the holiest month for Muslims around the world. It is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community for Muslims, during which they abstain from food,...
Mar 11, 2024 | Burlington, By Location, Entertaining, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Local Events, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Heather Moore St. Patrick’s Day is a fun day for families and adults! But how can you enjoy and celebrate this holiday in the Triad? Below is a list of St. Patrick’s Day events that are great for the whole family or just adults! St....
Mar 6, 2024 | Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger You may not realize, but there’s a lot more to honoring Irish customs than just wearing green (although that is a basic requirement!). And with St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I’ve gathered a list of 50...
Feb 13, 2024 | Crafts & Hobbies, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Barbra T I love to come up with fun projects to do with my children. I really wanted to do something a little different for Valentine’s Day, so we (well, actually I) decided to make some fun and inexpensive Valentine crafts we could give away to...
Feb 11, 2024 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Heather Keenan Candy. Boxes of candy. Tubes of candy. Heart-shaped candy. Stuffed monkeys holding “Be Mine” hearts. Is this really how we should say “I love you?” Let me first fess up and say that in no way is...
Feb 6, 2024 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By Guest Bloggers Meagan Robichaud and Kevin Chung Lunar New Year celebrates both the beginning of a new year and the arrival of spring on the lunisolar calendar. Because the lunisolar calendar is determined in part by cycles of the moon, the exact date for Lunar New...
Feb 4, 2024 | Adults, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Sarah Marchwiany Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to express your love and appreciation. Whether you’re shopping for him, her, the little ones, or even the amazing teachers in your life, our...
Feb 3, 2024 | Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney Richardson For most families, Valentine’s Day can either be a special day filled with excitement and sweet treats, or a day of dread, especially if you are preparing cards and candy for your child’s classroom peers and teachers. Growing up,...
Feb 1, 2024 | Adults, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey For a variety of reasons, we might find ourselves unable to travel or even leave home for a significant amount of time to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We might even make plans only to discover that one of our littles is not feeling...
Jan 22, 2024 | Elementary, Elementary Age, From the Heart, Holidays, Homeschooling, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Middle School, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Private Schools, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Tweens & Teens
By Michaela Reynolds Looking for a creative Valentine for your kids to pass out to the class? Tired of all the candy that comes home on February 14th? We’ve compiled a list of 5 creative candy-free classroom Valentines. Check it out! Takis, the fiery, chili-powdered...
Dec 27, 2023 | Adults, Burlington, By Location, Exercise, Food & Nutrition, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Hot Topics, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt I love the idea of making New Years resolutions. I gain a sense of renewal every January when I write down the goals I wish to achieve in the year ahead. The challenge is that I, like many people, have the best intentions of making...
Dec 25, 2023 | Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders I’ve always loved musicals – from the days I performed in them myself to watching and studying them in a musicals course in college. They are so fun and, of course, the music is always outstanding. So, it should come as no surprise...
Dec 23, 2023 | Adults, By Stage, Holidays, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Kelley Eanes Welcome, People of Christmas, to the finish line; we have almost made it through. We have created merriment and made memories for years to come. We’ve stuffed sweet protesting cherubs into lovely holiday attire for...
Dec 17, 2023 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Humor, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Michelle Spell Years ago, when my children were 5 to 9 years old they decided they would set up a trail camera for catching Santa. My husband and I knew we had a long night ahead of us so we prepared with a hat and a ‘sack of toys’ and...
Dec 16, 2023 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, Bereavement, Burlington, From the Doctor, From the Heart, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Kernersville, Moms & Dads, Winston-Salem
By Guest Blogger Bethany Godwin LCMHC, PMH-C This time of year can be bittersweet for many, grieving those that are no longer with us while experiencing the holiday season can be challenging. A sentimental time of year universally, memories of past years and...
Dec 9, 2023 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By TMOM Team Member Anna Keller “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care…” and quick reminder that it’s up to YOU to fill those stockings! It can be easy to leave these smaller gifts until right before Christmas, focusing instead on the larger items. And yet,...
Dec 6, 2023 | From the Heart, Holidays, Humor, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson, author of the blog MothersRest.com A few days ago, my oldest asked, “Is there really only one Santa?” I cheerily called out, “NOPE!” My son gave me the worse look ever, channeling: WRONG ANSWER! Little brother...
Dec 4, 2023 | Entertaining, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Info about Our Website, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey The holidays offer many of us what is hard to come by any other time of the year – extra time. As a result, this time of the year is when we most likely get the time to do something or go somewhere new. However, trying to...
Dec 2, 2023 | Babies, By Stage, Elementary Age, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parenting Tips, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller If you’re a parent of young kids, here’s a reality: There are going to be a lot of new toys in your house VERY soon! Last year, in preparation for that influx of new things, I had my then-5.5-year-old daughter help me with some toy...
