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 30, 2012 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
The results are in! And it looks like the majority of us are middle-of-the-road when it comes to tough lovin’! The most popular responses are highlighted in bold. Most of us selected the middle answer, but there are some instances (with good reason!) where we...
Jan 24, 2012 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children
Teens and Drugs – Do you think it is a battle worth fighting? A few weeks ago I had lunch with a friend who told me that she had recently discovered her 15 year old daughter smoking pot. She was upset, of course, and told me how she and her husband debated on...
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 14, 2011 | Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
Hi. I’m Katie, and I’m an email addict. It’s true and a little scary. My entire schedule and life as a mom, wife, friend and business owner depends on email. My home computer is on 24/7 so all I have to do is pop over to the screen and check my inbox. I check it first...
May 20, 2011 | -, Moms on the Move
Welcome to another edition of “Main Street Moms on the Move.” We’re thrilled to introduce you to three Triad moms who are making a difference in their lives – and the lives of others – in their own unique ways. Today we feature a mom from...
Dec 30, 2010 | -, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
Ever since Rachel and I started blogging we’ve been nothing short of amazed by all the moms out there who blog day-in and day-out as a side hobby. Running Triad Moms on Main is somewhat of a full-time job. So to know there are lots of other moms doing the same...
Dec 15, 2010 | Gift Ideas & Gift Shoppes, Holidays, Parenting & Family, Shopping
By Ann Urban Running out of ideas for what to get Dad for Christmas? Rush tickets? That’s a maybe, but be ready to fork over big bucks for good seats. A watch? But does he really want another watch when he loves the one he already has with the worn band. Another tie?...
Oct 18, 2010 | Family Time, Just for Moms, Local Resources, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By Katie Moosbrugger In my house growing up, if you weren’t playing a sport full-time then you were watching and cheering one either on TV or on the side-lines. We were a pretty athletic family – and I guess a little competitive too – but it was the basis of my...
Oct 6, 2010 | -, Health, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Safety
By Katie Moosbrugger I just saw the movie The Lovely Bones, and even though it’s been years since reading the book, I cried just the same. The story begins with the murder (and implied rape) of a young girl who, for the rest of the story, narrates her experiences from...