Jun 27, 2016 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Grilling out, making s’mores by the fire pit, spending time with family and friends, catching fireflies, making homemade ice cream, and relaxing by the pool with a great book are some of the enjoyable things that come to mind when I...
May 18, 2016 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd North Carolina authors and books with thought-provoking storylines make up my selections this month. I appreciate books that make me dig deep and really think about what I believe and what is important. Ivan the gorilla made me...
Apr 20, 2016 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd North Carolina in the springtime has to be one of the most beautiful places in the country. We are so fortunate to live in an area that welcomes spring with open arms. With the gorgeous flowers and blooming trees, it is hard to not...
Mar 15, 2016 | Books, Supplies & Gear, Crafts & Hobbies, Education, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Books have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. My earliest memories are of my mother reading picture books to me. However, she didn’t just read the books aloud, she read them using the voices she thought the...
May 14, 2022 | Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Fans filled the stands as players for each team huddled on the sidelines, listening to last minute game instructions from their respective coaches. The huddle ended with a pep talk and collective team cheer, signaling it was time...
Mar 28, 2022 | Family Time, From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd With springtime weather and the possibility of spring beach trips on the horizon, I was reminded of a beach trip my family took several years ago and an important lesson I learned while there. One afternoon while relaxing by the...
Jan 19, 2022 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd We have all had moments when someone says something that “sticks” with us and makes a long-term impact. One such moment happened to me when my daughter was two months old. I was hosting a committee meeting for an organization I had...
Nov 16, 2021 | From the Heart, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Tweens & Teens
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Several weeks ago, my son, a high school junior, walked into the kitchen while I was preparing dinner and said, “Mom, I need your help. You’re really creative. I need to make a submarine for part of a project for my TOK...
Dec 11, 2020 | Adult Health & Wellness, Adults, By Stage, From the Heart, Health, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd “The sirens went off — Hurry! Hide! My mom, super preggo with me and almost ready to burst, held my father’s hand as he held my brother in his arms. Together, they ran for shelter as the bombs steadily rained down.”...
Apr 26, 2020 | Arts & Enrichment Activities, Info about Our Website, Local Resources, Parks & Outdoor Activities, Recreation
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger In today’s Sunday Spotlight… ~ Hamilton Lakes Swim & Tennis Club ~ Dance Project ~ New Podcast Episode: “What We’re Reading” ~ Winners from our Last Giveaway...
Mar 5, 2019 | By Location, By Stage, Education, Greensboro, High School & Beyond, Our Favorite Finds, Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Shopping, Teens & Tweens, Tweens & Teens, Women's Fashion
By Ellen Bryant Lloyd Friendly Center has been my preferred shopping center for the last thirty-five years. I discovered Friendly the week after I began my freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It was convenient to campus and had everything...
May 14, 2018 | Adult Education, Books, Supplies & Gear, Education, Hot Topics, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd Welcome to Ellen’s Book Nook for the month of May. This month we are focusing on books especially for moms. (To view past Book Nook blogs with selections for all ages, click here.) Summertime is the perfect time to indulge in...
Sep 19, 2016 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Hot Topics, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies
By Guest Blogger Ellen Bryant Lloyd I was listening to NPR in my car one afternoon, and thinking about all the tragedy our world seems to experience. As I approached a stoplight, I listened as the announcer reported yet another horrible, sad story. At that same time,...
