Jul 1, 2021 | By Location, Greensboro, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Photography
Christmas in July Fine Art Santa Sessions July 24 & 25, 2021 Grandover Hotel, Greensboro Details here SANTA IS GETTING HIS REINDEER READY TO FLY and come to North Carolina for an extraordinary Christmas is July event. Fine Art Magical Santa Sessions with...
Jun 28, 2021 | Burlington, Family Time, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Independence Day celebrations and fireworks are back with a bang! If you’re searching a fun, safe environment to watch fireworks this Fourth of July, or a historical celebration of our nation’s independence, you’re in...
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...
Apr 22, 2021 | 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 26, 2021 | Babies, By Stage, Holidays, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Toddlers & Preschool, Toddlers & Preschoolers
By Guest Blogger Catherine Cottingham Easter is just a hop around the corner and filling those sweet baskets with goodies can be a task. Below are my top basket filler picks to create huge smiles on Easter morning. I mean, even the Easter Bunny needs a little help...
Mar 24, 2021 | Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Easter egg hunts, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter crafts, and more! While things may look a little different – and there may not be as many Easter events as usual – we are thrilled to see there are ways to...
Mar 22, 2021 | Day Trips, Family Time, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Gloria Folaron What do you get when you mix a tight lock down, an adventure hungry family and some alpacas? You get Purple Alpaca Farms. What do you get when you mix Purple Alpaca Farms with farm tours, educational classes, events, fiber arts and...
Mar 10, 2021 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. Be sure to wear green because St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner! What I love most about this day is that the kids can learn some fun facts about the actual St. Patrick, and I get to disguise the learning through...
Mar 1, 2021 | -, 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...
Feb 9, 2021 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Restaurants
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren In case you have not heard, many people around the world will soon be celebrating the Lunar New Year. The official Chinese New Year is on February 12th this year. The entire holiday lasts until the Lantern Festival on February 26, 2021,...
Feb 8, 2021 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Like many holidays over the last 10 – 11 months, Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different than it did in years past due to the ongoing pandemic. This is a great opportunity to have an at-home Valentine’s Day party with your...
Feb 2, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, High School & Beyond, Holidays, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Teens & Tweens, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Throughout history Black Americans have had their achievements ignored, but February, Black History Month, is designated as the month to ensure there will be some acknowledgment. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about the...
Jan 31, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Health, High School & Beyond, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ A Heart to Heart for American Heart Month ~ Find Out More About Career Center ~ Order Your Petals & Platters from Wanderlust Boards and Abba Design ~ Win a Travel Prize Pack from Jocelyn at The...
Dec 25, 2020 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing Years from now, when you look back on 2020, what will you remember? How will you describe it? There is no doubt that it has been a year of struggles for many, but as we have mentioned in previous blogs, there is still much to be...
Dec 24, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Carrie Sockwell, author of Our Carolina Home Traditions at Christmas is what keeps the excitement alive. It is what has me ready for the holiday year after year. Some traditions date back to before we were even born, but we still take part in those...
Dec 22, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Elementary Age, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Lindsay Deibler Do you start to sweat when your children say they want to decorate a gingerbread house? Do you run from the kits that are always located at children’s eye level in stores? Or think, “yes let’s purchase one” and cringe after starting in...
Dec 21, 2020 | Adults, By Stage, Family Time, Holidays, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Kelley Eanes, author of kelleyeanes.com I’m not sure why it seemed like a good idea, but the year we welcomed our third daughter into the world our family decided to load up our 2-week-old, 2-year-old, and 4-year-old and head to the mountains so we...
Dec 19, 2020 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” the song informed me. My mind formed a few four-letter words in response, because this year, it hasn’t been. The last week has brought our family a heap of uncertainty we didn’t see coming, a...
Dec 17, 2020 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Tweens & Teens
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey Keeping teenagers engaged during normal times is no easy feat but many of us may be finding it particularly difficult during the Covid pandemic. Now that the holidays are upon us, convincing our teenagers to spend quality time with...
Dec 16, 2020 | Family Time, Holidays, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon True story: I don’t love board games. In fact, I’ve been known to refer to them as “bored” games while retreating to the introvert corner with a book. So why am I writing about board games for the family? Frankly, my kids love games....
Dec 14, 2020 | Entertaining, Family Time, Food & Nutrition, For the Home, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Kristie Moesner, author of the blog Kristie in Carolina Despite all the challenges and hardships that 2020 has brought many of us, it’s still the most wonderful time of year and the holidays don’t have to be cancelled. Christmas has always been...
Dec 9, 2020 | Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Religion
By Guest Blogger Hillary Zaken We have changed our clocks, and darkness comes early here in North Carolina. But starting on December 10, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah begins … an 8-day long celebration of light over darkness and the victory of the small over...
Dec 8, 2020 | Babies, By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller ‘Tis the season to be shopping for our littles! It’s a fun time of year, full of magic and anticipation, but it’s also easy for things to get out of hand from a gift-giving standpoint. If your kiddo is anything like mine, they already...
Dec 7, 2020 | By Stage, Family Time, From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Lauren Warren Christmas is, and always has been, one of my favorite times of the year. I love the lights, the excitement in the weeks leading up to Christmas, and the sound of the Salvation Army Kettlebells ringing everywhere I go. But mostly, I love...
Dec 6, 2020 | Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Non Profits, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Sports
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight: ~ The YMCA of Northwest NC’s 37th Annual Mistletoe Run ~ TRU Taekwondo – A Safe, Clean, & Nurturing Environment for your Family ~ Follow the Ginger Gingerbread Lady for Holiday...
Dec 4, 2020 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. It’s that time of year again. If you’re anything like me, you promised yourself that you would collect gift ideas throughout the year to avoid having to think of last-minute gifts. However, that didn’t happen in the past,...
Dec 3, 2020 | By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Teens & Tweens
By Guest Blogger Kristen Daukas of kristendaukas.com I think we can all agree that if there were ever a year that needs some holiday cheer, it’s this year. I love that folks had holiday decorations up early because it really has helped bring happiness and joy into...
Dec 1, 2020 | Holidays, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Guest Blogger Catherine Cottingham Being a first-time mom in 2020 has been nothing like I envisioned when I found out I was pregnant. There were no baby showers, we didn’t have any visitors in the hospital, we have let very few people meet our new bundle of joy in...
Nov 27, 2020 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, Helpful Lists & Directories, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Toddlers & Preschool, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing This year things are looking much different at the holidays, but our community has done a fabulous job planning ahead. Local venues have found ways to bring the joy of the holidays, the lights of Christmas, and the visits with Santa...
Nov 26, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Holidays, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller This has been quite the year, and now that the holiday season is upon us I think we’re all being reminded of just how strange and insular 2020 has been. As most of us make plans to spend the season in much more contained ways than...
