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...
Dec 27, 2021 | Burlington, By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger As we countdown to the end of the year, there are still plenty of Holiday Events happening around Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Burlington, and Kernersville, as well as surrounding cities! Plus, this week we are sharing...
Dec 26, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, For the Home, Holidays, Local Resources, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Anna Keller When “’Tis the season” becomes “’Twas the season,” it’s time to take down those festive Christmas decorations and tuck them safely away for another year. (I know – this part isn’t nearly as much fun as getting them out and making your...
Dec 24, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Holidays, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting
By Guest Blogger Dionne Jenkins The Christmas holiday is, by far, my favorite time of year. I love finding the perfect tree, decorating our home, and picking out the perfect gifts for my family. While the holidays are a time of joy and laughter for many, they can also...
Dec 23, 2021 | Holidays, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Ginny Olson I’m feeling a little nostalgic these days. I’ve been a little down ever since Sears went bankrupt. This may not seem like a reason to cry. But it’s Christmas. And when I was little, Christmas meant the SEARS TOY CATALOG. Who else...
Dec 18, 2021 | Holidays, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger It’s been several years since I wrote the post “Please Don’t Make This the Last Year of Magic,” and for many years after, the magic continued in our house. Well, somewhat. Let’s discuss the science of Santa. The History I...
Dec 17, 2021 | Food & Nutrition, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. The holidays are here, and it’s time to stuff our faces with all of the things we swore off for the past few months. Furthermore, that means every dish that includes sugar, pie crust, sticks of butter, Crisco, and so...
Dec 16, 2021 | Holidays, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By TMoM Team Member Laura Simon Earlier today, I emerged from my home office after engaging in a zoom meeting. I exited with the breathless confidence of a woman who has completed her Christmas shopping ten days early. The “big gift” was, in fact, purchased in July. I...
Dec 12, 2021 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Burlington, By Location, Family Time, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Kernersville, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In today’s Sunday Spotlight … – Ice Skating at Piedmont Winterfest – Music Lessons from Duo Licht – Where to Find Holiday Events Ice Skating at Piedmont Winterfest Outdoor ice skating with WFMY News 2...
Dec 3, 2021 | By Stage, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Toddlers & Preschool
By TMoM Team Member, Ashley Quinn Kibby Absorb, Build, and Create! The ABCs of Preschool Toys It’s that time of year again when we try to separate the gems from the junk, the meaningful from the mind-numbing, and the long-lasting from the one-hit wonders. That’s...
Dec 2, 2021 | By Stage, Elementary Age, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By TMoM Team Member Sydney D. Richardson, Ph. D. This post contains affiliate links. It doesn’t cost any extra for you to purchase from them, but we may receive a small percentage of the sale. It’s the time of year for celebrating family and exchanging gifts....
Nov 28, 2021 | By Location, Greensboro, High Point, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Sunday Spotlights, Winston-Salem
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing In today’s Spotlight: – One-stop-shopping at Swoozie’s – Kaleideum’s Winter Wonderland Weekend – Chameleon Kids Consignment – Santa at Adaumont Farm One-stop-shopping at Swoozies Are you ready...
Nov 27, 2021 | From the Heart, Holidays, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Religion
By Guest Blogger Buffie Longmire Avital This year Hanukkah will begin on the evening of November 28th and for the next eight days Jewish families like mine will light candles each night, starting with one and progressing to eight stunning lights on the final night....
Nov 25, 2021 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Holidays, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Non Profits, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Tracy Huneycutt Hardly anyone would argue that we are living during uncertain times. These last two years have been challenging on many levels. Many are stressed and over-worked at their jobs, unsure about the direction of our economy, at odds even...
Nov 24, 2021 | Babies, Books, Supplies & Gear, By Stage, Education, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Toddlers & Preschool
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I have always loved bringing out holiday books to enjoy this time of year. When my children were young, they would eagerly rush to the bookcase and take out every holiday title they could find. They piled them high and took great...
Nov 18, 2021 | By Location, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Greensboro, Holidays, Local Events, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By TMoM Team Member Kelly Hines Every year, my bougie brother and his wife send our family a glorious gift basket. One year, it was my much-coveted Harry & David pears. Another year, it was a box of meat. Yet another year, it was more trail mix than one family...
Nov 9, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, Health, Holidays, Just for Dads, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Guest Blogger Juan Santos M.S., CRC, LCMHC The holidays are right around the corner and to be honest it can be a mixture of emotions. For some, the holidays are a reminder of past challenges, conflict in the family, or sadness connected to missing loved ones. For...
Nov 2, 2021 | Adult Health & Wellness, Entertaining, Food & Nutrition, Health, Holidays, Nutrition, Parenting & Family, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By TMoM Team Member Dennette Bailey This year I have determined that the holidays will not set my healthy eating goals back. In September, I started having anxiety about all the delicious foods that were going to present themselves to me like a little devil on the...
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 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...