Jul 10, 2012 | Consignment Sales, Shopping
By Deane Belk of WeeRuns Remember when Bill Clinton was sworn in as our 42nd President? Women were allowed to fly planes for the Air Force for the first time? Microsoft launched a new operating system called Windows? Our favorite Billboard music was sung by Whitney...
Jul 6, 2012 | Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
By Karyn Howard and Jennifer Greenholt, RayLen Vineyards & Winery You know that family? That family? The one with the kids who are…well, they’re not awful, but they’re not saints, either. Every time one of them comes over to your house, something gets broken. They...
Jun 16, 2012 | Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Shopping
I’ve been paying close attention to the conversations I have with my girlfriends lately. I figure whatever we are talking about is what I should be blogging about! Today is one of my random blogs where I have thrown together 10 things that I’ve been...
May 14, 2012 | Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
Moms are a clever bunch, and thanks to emails from fellow mom friends, family and readers, I was able to pull together a list of fun products that all moms should know about. You might remember my earlier post about Five Favorite Finds, and today I am featuring 10...
Apr 23, 2012 | Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
A few years ago we crossed a major milestone in our house: getting rid of our crib. It made me so sad. We had it as a regular piece of furniture for six years and parting with it made me realize I no longer had babies – I have kids! But, it was a necessary step as my...
Apr 20, 2012 | Shopping, Women's Fashion
By Anitra Mitchell of Mainstream Boutique Orange, yellow, turquoise, pink. As I look around the park and morning drop off at school I know that warm weather has arrived! It’s time to pack away the sweaters (not that we really needed them this past winter) and bring...
Apr 19, 2012 | Crafts & Hobbies, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Recreation, Shopping, Sports
By Guest Blogger Tammy Stang of Score More Sports Collectibles A few months ago, I traveled to my home state of Rhode Island to visit my mother in the hospital. I stayed for a week and my father and I practically lived there. One take away I had from my time up there...
Mar 23, 2012 | For the Home, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Beth Mack Creative. Unique. Original. These words describe the floral designs of Amy Lynne Originals. Located at 908 Burke Street in downtown Winston-Salem, Amy Lynne Originals is a colorful studio filled with inspiration. Meet Amy – Owner Amy Dunlap...
Feb 3, 2012 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
If you have a baby or are expecting one soon, you will definitely want to take note of today’s blog! And if you are way past the baby stage, we have some great baby gift ideas below! I asked our readers for their favorite baby products on the market right now. ...
Dec 27, 2011 | Food & Nutrition, Our Favorite Finds, Restaurants, Shopping
Anyone who knows me knows that my favorite thing to do is to go out for a meal. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee (even though I don’t drink coffee) … you name it. I love the atmosphere, the food, and the fact that someone is serving me! We have gone out to eat as a...
Dec 15, 2011 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Kelly Gunzenhauser My husband and I have very different memories of our Christmas stockings. For him, stockings were where the batteries for his toys showed up. For me, stockings saved me from the letdown of opening the last present. Presents are done…but Hey!...
Dec 8, 2011 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Shopping
By Ashley Walkup, author of the blog Embracing Beauty Christmas is great for spending time with friends and family, as well as giving gifts. Unfortunately, too many times, though, people don’t properly plan for it and they end up making a list of money mistakes....
Dec 5, 2011 | Crafts & Hobbies, Entertaining, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Marriage & Couples, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Recreation, Shopping
It’s the busy season and we all have lists we’re checking twice. But which list would you rather check off? List One: 1) Going to the mall, 2) Putting gas in the car, 3) Hiring a sitter for the kids, 4) Navigating through traffic, 5) Finding a parking lot, 6) Standing...
Nov 29, 2011 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Shopping
If you happen to be reading this blog early today, turn on Fox 8 Morning News to see TMoM share some of these items live with Shannon Smith at 9:30am. Rachel is always looking out for the cutest, most unique gifts and personalized gifts rank among her favorite....
Nov 28, 2011 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By the TMoM team Welcome to GIFT GIVING WEEK! All week long we will have holiday gift ideas for anyone and everyone on your list. Don’t forget to read Rachel’s blog on personalized gift ideas for moms and dads (more personalized gifts for kids and teens...
Nov 15, 2011 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
I’ve been on the hunt for unique gift ideas this season. I am always one to lean toward something personalized because it shows that a lot of thought was put into the gift. In addition, it seems that people rarely purchase personalized items for themselves, so...
Nov 4, 2011 | -, Holidays, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By Betsy Brown Now that Halloween has passed, it is time to look forward to the holiday shopping season. One stop that should be on your list is Cloverdale Ace Hardware and the Bee’s Nest. If you have read the blogs on TMOM in the past, or if you are already a...
Oct 28, 2011 | -, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
Let me start out by saying, “Don’t do what I did!” When I had my first child almost eight years ago, I did not put any emphasis on buying a good stroller. I don’t think I even registered for one, and despite the fact that we received enough gift cards from Babies R’...
Oct 23, 2011 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
Have you ever wondered how much others spend on certain items? I put out a survey a few weeks ago to see exactly what other moms spend on things like groceries, clothing, extra-curricular activities, and a few other items. Today you can view the results! I will say...
Oct 3, 2011 | Shopping, Spas & Salons
By Shannon Koontz As a mom, you spend a lot of time looking after other people… but how often do you spend an hour doing something nice for yourself? It is time! Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has been a well-loved spa at Friendly Center in Greensboro and...
Sep 17, 2011 | Food & Nutrition, Our Favorite Finds, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Restaurants
By Guest Blogger Fran Fried, mother of four boys and loyal friend of Dinners on the Porch It’s the middle of the week. It’s 5:00 pm and it’s time to face the music: dinner must be prepared. There are “witching hour” children hurtling through the kitchen, grumpy and...
Sep 15, 2011 | Our Favorite Finds, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
Every once in a while I’ll stumble across something on a friend’s Facebook page or in conversation, or a reader will email me a “Favorite Find.” Well, for the past couple of months I’ve been holding on to a couple of items that not only...
Aug 3, 2011 | Consignment Sales, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Shopping
Mark your calendar for a unique semi-annual consignment event happening in High Point beginning September 5 through September 12. Not only is it great for shopping, but Kids Exchange is currently taking consignors! Consignors earn 2/3 of their asking price! ...
Apr 30, 2011 | -, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
Here’s a challenge you can’t pass up: Try and leave empty handed after a visit toHip Chics Boutique in Clemmons. Go on, I dare you. Believe me, it won’t be easy. But I’m guessing most of you already know this since Hip Chics was voted “Favorite Gift Shop” among our...
Apr 11, 2011 | -, For the Home, Local Resources, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Our Favorite Finds, Shopping
Sponsored by Ace Hardware Ace Hardware might have just gotten much closer to your neighborhood! Two local families have brought two new Ace Hardware stores to our area and we could not be more excited to shop local. Locally owned, but nationally known, this is the...
Mar 29, 2011 | Our Favorite Finds, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
It’s the simple truth: I just don’t spend a lot on my kids clothes. I wish I did, wish I could, but I just can’t wrap my brain or wallet around spending a lot on clothes that will most likely end up stained, ripped, or outgrown in one season....
Feb 7, 2011 | -, Local Sales & Shopping Events, Shopping
By Ashley Walkup, author of the web site EmbracingBeauty.com and blog Beauty4moms.blogspot.com. Myth #1: Coupons are only for junk food. While there are a lot of coupons for processed and junk foods, now a days there are just as many coupons for healthy and organic...
Feb 4, 2011 | Birthday Parties, Family Time, Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Local Resources, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Shopping
By Guest Blogger Stefanie Moore My kids are like a lot of kids, they want for nothing. They have toys in the playroom and in their bedrooms and in the living room. Every toy bin is overflowing. They are fortunate to have everything they need and more. Every year our...
Jan 31, 2011 | -, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Spas & Salons
By Ashleigh Welder, TMoM sales rep for Greensboro and High Point How are you keeping the balance in your life? Have you pampered yourself lately? If you haven’t, you should! Every mom needs a relaxing retreat away from it all and we have found just the place for you....
Jan 17, 2011 | Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children, Shopping, Shopping for Kids & Babies
By Sarah Scott, author of The Great Scotts blog My husband Mike and I have officially been parents to our son David for over five months now and although we don’t believe ourselves to be “experts” in the field just yet (HA!), there are some products...
