Feb 18, 2019 | Babies, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Felicity Lewis One of my favorite parts of preparing for a new baby is the baby shower. I’ve been keeping tabs on the many trends in baby showers and it is hard not to want to try all of them! Baby showers are celebrations of huge life milestones like 18th birthday...
Nov 29, 2018 | By Stage, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Helpful Lists & Directories, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens
By Dennette Bailey Christmas is coming! How I would love to hear little child voices saying those words again! I think I would not have complained if I had known the future meant that my children would grow up and lose the sense of excitement for Christmas that made...
Nov 21, 2018 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Laura Simon It’s that time of year again, and the requests for Christmas present ideas are pouring in from grandparents everywhere. The older my kids get, the less I want a heap of new junk in my house. Every year, I try to push the grandparents toward experience...
Nov 5, 2018 | Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Preschool, Shopping, Toddlers & Preschool
By Dennette Bailey The holidays are fast approaching, and while some may be experts at, and even love shopping for children, there are others who just need a little guidance on the subject. As an educator, I have a preference for toys that teach or encourage critical...
Dec 6, 2017 | Family Time, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Helpful Lists & Directories, Holidays, Local Resources, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By Katie Moosbrugger We all know how hard it can be to find that perfect gift. But sometimes the most memorable present isn’t something you can physically pull out of a box. Have you ever considered giving the gift of an experience? We’ve updated this post that...
Oct 8, 2017 | Entertaining, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Recreation, Shopping
By Katie Moosbrugger A few years ago, a friend of mine hosted a “My Favorite Things” party. I shared this idea on TMoM in the past, but the topic came up again recently and I realized that there were so many readers who still did not know about this clever...
Aug 28, 2017 | Crafts & Hobbies, For the Home, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Resources, Our Favorite Finds, Recreation, Shopping
By Katie Moosbrugger The TMoM team and friends recently gathered around worktables filled with nail guns, hammers, wood stain and paint brushes – as well as wine glasses and hors d’oeuvres – to enjoy an evening we won’t soon forget! If you haven’t heard of...
Dec 1, 2016 | For the Home, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Photography, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Charles Wright, owner of Mastercolor Labs Well the Holiday Season is upon us, and as the year winds down, most people tend to look back on the year and reflect on both the high points and the low. History has proven that most families reflect on...
Oct 8, 2016 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Shopping
The holidays are just around the corner! Thirty-One Gifts offers fashionable, functional products that are perfect for everyone on your holiday list. And for a limited time only, you can also shop our Holiday Gift Guide. Lori Starling, Independent Director with...
Feb 6, 2016 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
With the holidays not too far behind us, I thought it would be fun to rerun this post from a few years ago. If you’ve been following TMoM for a while, you also might remember this post that gives the opposite view of my post today. Whichever side you are on,...
Dec 1, 2015 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By Heather Keenan Dear Grandparents, That time of year is upon us, yet again, where you are going to want to spoil my wonderful children with your amazing disposable income. Let me first start off by saying that I am insanely grateful to you and all that you do to...
Oct 13, 2015 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Shopping
November 20 and 21 Embassy Suites Ballroom, Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem Friday is Girls Night Out from 7 pm to 9 pm, and Saturday is open from 9 am to 4 pm The annual Boutique shopping event is presented by the Junior League of Winston-Salem. Come get a...
Jun 24, 2015 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping, Women's Fashion
Kim Taylor & Company is one of my favorite places to shop any time I need a unique gift item, a new fashionable outfit, or decor for my home. Shopping at Kim Taylor is an easy way for me to support a local businesses, find quality products, and also see a smiling...
May 27, 2015 | Education, Elementary, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Preschool, Raising Children, Shopping
By Katie Moosbrugger It is the season of graduation! No matter the age, graduation is a time to praise and rejoice (especially if it’s the end of tuition payments!). To me, high school and college graduations are the two biggies. I remember receiving really nice,...
Dec 24, 2014 | Family Time, For the Home, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Hot Topics, Raising Children, Shopping
By TMoM Team Member Rachel Hoeing To wrap or not to wrap? That is the question. You know, Santa … when he brings gifts to your children, are they wrapped or unwrapped? I never knew there was any discrepancy in this issue. Growing up, our Santa always left gifts...
Nov 19, 2014 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Raising Children, Shopping, Tweens & Teens
By Katie Reynolds This post contains affiliate links. They don’t cost you any extra to shop from them, but they may give us a percentage of the sale. What is the way to your teen’s heart? Giving gifts to those not so little, and yet not quite grown up, is no...
Nov 17, 2014 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Helpful Lists & Directories
By Lisa Witherspoon, author of The Golden Spoons In an effort to do better and shop earlier, it has become my annual blog tradition to post a list of the toys that are predicted to be the most popular during the upcoming holiday season. Big retailers actually publish...
Aug 24, 2014 | -, For the Home, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Events, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Our Favorite Finds, Restaurants, Shopping, Sunday Spotlights, Women's Fashion
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger Today we announce a fabulous new giveaway, plus the winner from our last contest! Additionally, we have great information on care for your dog, a sidewalk sale you don’t want to miss, and a great discount from a local...
May 15, 2014 | -, Consignment Sales, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping, Women's Fashion
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger When was the last time you bought a Kate Spade handbag or a stylish outfit for work without spending a fortune? Is that even possible? It is now, thanks to Style Encore, a new resale shop for women where you can find affordable,...
Dec 9, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By TMOM Team 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. Below is a Valentine’s Day Guide to Gifts for her for some ideas to help you feel pampered and...
Dec 8, 2013 | -, Camps, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Events, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Non Profits, Recreation, Shopping, Sunday Spotlights, Women's Fashion
In case you missed it last weekend, we introduced a new series of blogs on TMoM! The Sunday Spotlight will be a compilation of events, products and/or businesses in the Triad that are sure to be added to your personal “To Do” list. Each week we will...
Dec 7, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping
By Melanie Barbee, owner of Rolly’s Baby Boutique Most young children have plenty of toys, so finding unique ones during the holiday season can be a challenge. There is way too much plastic, way too many things that make lots of noise, and most importantly way...
Dec 6, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Just for Dads, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Shopping
Think about the men on your gift list: nephews, uncles, husbands, fathers, brothers, in-laws, neighbors and more. Think about their personalities and how they are all completely different. Today I am featuring 15 different gifts for 15 different personalities. I hope...
Nov 27, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By Suzy Fielders My seven year old daughter tells people her favorite gift of all time is the Molly (American Girl) doll that I gave her. She will also say that it’s her favorite, not just because it’s an American Girl doll but because “it was mommy’s when she was a...
Nov 26, 2013 | -, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Tweens & Teens
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. Sigh. Eye Rolls. That’s the response I sometimes get from my 9-year-old when I ask what the hottest toys and gifts are...
Nov 19, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Shopping, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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. We know you’re busy getting a head-start on your holiday shopping, and so are we. Just like we said before, we don’t...
Nov 16, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Shopping
By Betsy Brown with Ace Hardware The holidays are just around the corner and ‘tis the season for shopping and saving. Your locally owned Cloverdale Ace Hardware, located in Winston-Salem, and North Greensboro Ace Hardware, located in The Village at North Elm, have all...
Nov 10, 2013 | -, For the Home, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Parenting & Family, Shopping
Sponsored by Invitations Only While it seems like it was just summer, we are now closer than ever to the holidays. During this season, the shop is buzzing with holiday excitement and anticipation! If you are one of Invitations Only’s regular customers, you know...
Nov 5, 2013 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Helpful Lists & Directories, Hot Topics, Local Resources, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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. As a rule of thumb, we try really hard to NOT to blog too much about December Holidays until after Thanksgiving, but...
Nov 3, 2013 | -, Camps, Education, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Private Schools, Recreation, Shopping
By Stacy Calfo with Greensboro Day School Is this scene familiar? You are standing in the aisle at your local toy store during the holidays trying to decide what would be the best gift. The problem is that the child in your life has just about every toy in the store....
