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 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...
Oct 5, 2018 | Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Dennette Bailey The end of daylight savings is fast approaching, and as soon as I see one leaf fall, that will be my cue that it is time for a fall crockpot meal. I have a couple of favorites. They are my go-to meals because my family loves them and they take just...
Sep 8, 2018 | Education, Education for Special Needs, Elementary Age, Middle School
By Dennette Bailey There are many issues to consider at the start of the school year. As parents and caregivers we can feel that we are bombarded with things to be prepared for or on guard for. However, it is extremely important to remember that a successful school...
Aug 10, 2018 | By Stage, Health, Preschool, Safety, Toddlers & Preschool
By Dennette Bailey If you have been reading my blogs, you know I love to tell you about my vacations. I recently took a very relaxing trip to Myrtle Beach. As my family and I walked around downtown we noticed the places that screamed “You are on vacation! Money is no...
Jun 26, 2018 | Elementary Age, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas, Toddlers & Preschool
By Dennette Bailey When we are looking for something to do for the kiddos or the family to do together, it can often feel like work. If you have children of various ages you can find yourself pulled any many directions. And the money to do it all, it adds up. Making...
May 28, 2018 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family
By Dennette Bailey The end of the school year is fast approaching and many of us are already contemplating what our children and families will be doing over the summer. If you are like me you are also considering trips and experiences that you and your family can take...
Apr 30, 2018 | Education, Elementary, Elementary Age, Preschool
By Dennette Bailey As a kindergarten teacher who was previously a preschool teacher, I am seeing something very strange in the classroom. There is no play. In fact, there seems to be an outright war on play. If you are playing devil’s advocate, you might point out...
Aug 21, 2017 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Dennette Bailey I am currently in a trial period that I thought would be a great story to write about when it was over. My exact thoughts when the trial began last September were, “Wow, this will be a great come-back story!” The whole...
Jun 4, 2016 | From the Heart, Humor, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Dennette Bailey My daughter is graduating high school this year. I wish that I could grovel about how much I will miss her when she goes off to boot camp this summer and college in the spring. I feel like I should be focusing on how much I will miss...
Dec 28, 2015 | Day Trips, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Dennette Bailey This fall my children and I zipped to the Carolina Raptor Center in Huntersville, NC for the day. We were looking for a way to spend time together before my son went off to serve in the U.S. Navy. I thought this idea might be perfect...
Dec 23, 2015 | Holidays, Hot Topics, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Rachel Hoeing Today and tomorrow we will share holiday traditions from friends and fans. We hope that they will give you some new ideas of ways to enjoy the holidays with your family. If you have a tradition to share, please comment below. We welcome traditions...
Oct 24, 2015 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Rachel Hoeing Happy Saturday! In today’s blog we introduce you to three more amazing moms in our community. Thanks to Kelly, Dennette, and Nicole for sharing a little about yourselves with us. In addition, if you know a mom who we should profile, email us to...
Sep 27, 2015 | Day Trips, Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips
By Guest Blogger Dennette Bailey I was eager to find a place to visit with my family that we could zip by for the day before school started back. We have visited Tweetsie RailRoad Theme Park many a day and always passed signs that advertised Linville Caverns. With...
Jul 16, 2015 | Recreation, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Guest Blogger Dennette Bailey Just a few weeks ago my family and I visited the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas of Tennessee. If you read my last blog you know I plan these trips with great detail and so our theme this trip was sing along. Only, besides my...
Jul 4, 2015 | Holidays, Parenting & Family
By Rachel Hoeing Happy 4th of July! We hope this will be a fun weekend for our readers where they are surrounded by family and friends. We asked our Facebook fans “How do you celebrate being an American?” We asked readers to send us photos that depict...
May 24, 2015 | Info about Our Website, Local Events, Local Resources, Sunday Spotlights
By Rachel Hoeing We hope you are enjoying a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. As we remember those who died while serving in our armed forces, don’t forget to say thanks to those who presently serve our country. In this week’s Sunday Spotlight we wanted to...
Apr 6, 2015 | Recreation, Travel & Auto Tips, Vacations & Weekend Trips
By Dennette Bailey “Freedom, freedom!” Those are the words my 8-year old daughter screamed in jubilation as we rode the Soarin’ Ride at Disney’s Epcot theme park. It was her first time on the ride and my second. If you haven’t experienced the awesomeness of this ride...
Mar 13, 2015
About Triad Moms on Main 7 Triad Moms on Main is an online parenting resource for the Triad, NC area. Our website launched in October of 2010. We are an all-inclusive resource for parents that features daily blogs, directories, a detailed local events calendar,...
