Mar 13, 2013 | -, Camps, Recreation, Sports
When it comes to summer camps, my kids can be pretty picky. Even though they’re only 8 and 6, they have a clear vision of what they want on their summer agenda each year. Plus each summer we like to try new things to create new memories and adventures. However...
Mar 4, 2013 | -, Camps, Local Resources, Non Profits, Recreation, Sports
By David Ozmore, CEO of YMCA of Greater High Point Every day, the YMCA of High Point serves as a gathering place for the community. Kids flock to the Y after school to play and do homework. Seniors connect with one another through exercise classes and group...
Jan 13, 2013 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
If you are a loyal reader of Triad Moms on Main, you have quickly discovered that we are not at a loss for “mompreneurs” and movers and shakers in our community. We have so many women right here in the Triad who are doing wonderful things for our...
Dec 15, 2012 | -, Food & Nutrition, Recipes & Fun Food Ideas
By Jenny Stauffer Happy Holidays! This year for the December Tasty Table edition, I thought it might be fun to ask some fellow Triad friends to share their favorite holiday recipes. I have some amazing fellow friends who love to bake, to cook, and that have some...
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 13, 2012 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
It is time to feature some of the amazing moms in our community once again! Today you can learn about an everyday mom who has developed products that are now sold in Pottery Barn stores all over the country. You will read about a mom who is currently in Beijing...
Mar 9, 2012 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
We may have taken a short hiatus, but we’re back with three more fantastic Triad moms to introduce to you. TMoM readers, please meet mompreneurs Ashley, Maggie and Jenni. Each of these ladies is a trailblazer in her own right. They’ve taken their talents...
Dec 21, 2011 | From the Heart, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Parenting & Family, Pregnancy & Babies, Raising Children
By Lauren Falber It was just two years ago when I became a new mom. I remember how nervous I was to be responsible for another living being. I remember hearing all of the horror stories about no sleep, no showers and no peace of mind. I prepared myself and jumped...
Nov 25, 2011 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
We are back with another edition of Main Street Moms on the Move! Today we are featuring three moms from the Triad who are all fabulous in their own unique ways. Please meet Carrie, Jill and Anitra. All three are mompreneurs working to make a difference in the lives...
Nov 23, 2011 | -, Humor, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads
Today we are highlighting more fantastic moms from towns nearby. It’s amazing what us moms can do! You’ll love getting to know Lisa, Kelly and Donna. Two are authors and one is a mompreneur. All three feature items that every mom should know about –...
Nov 21, 2011 | Bereavement, From the Heart, Health, Moms & Dads
Written by the Moms on Main team Today we were supposed to upload a light-hearted blog written by Rachel, but it just did not seem right. Nor does it seem acceptable to run a blog written by anyone else today. For those of you who have not heard, Rachel is saying her...
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...
Oct 21, 2011 | Adult Health & Wellness, Health, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
By Rachel Hoeing and Katie Moosbrugger As most of you know by now, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everywhere you look you will see splashes of pink. To me, the pink not only symbolizes awareness, but I think it shows how far we have come. More and more...
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...
Sep 23, 2011 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Life experience and a heart for families facing major life transitions unite these three Triad moms. They each share a common dream of a physical village where families can begin a path of renewal and healing after the loss of a child, a devastating diagnosis or a...
Aug 22, 2011 | Education, Elementary, Middle School, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Guest Blogger, Anonymous Over the weekend, I went to my friend’s daughter’s dance competition. The talk turned to girl drama between her daughter, “Hannah,” and her best friend, “Michaela.” According to Hannah’s mom, the girls are drifting apart. Apparently,...
Jul 14, 2011 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
What do you get when you combine an outdoor enthusiast with an interior designer and a baker? Three fabulous Triad moms who are extraordinary in their own unique way! Meet Sara, Maria and Cary. We hope you enjoy their stories as much as we’ve enjoyed...
Jun 16, 2011 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Meet three more extraordinary moms today! We love to feature local moms who are making a difference in the lives of others or themselves. Today we are spotlighting three completely different women who all share one commonality – they love their kids and are...
May 26, 2011 | Parenting & Family, Raising Children, Single Parenting, Tweens & Teens
TMoM Interview with Guest Blogger Lauren Falber No one will argue the fact that being a mom is a tough job. But for most of us, motherhood is, and has been, a joyous time – a rite of passage. Most of us couldn’t wait to tell others we were expecting....
Mar 24, 2011 | -, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Pop Culture, Books & Movies, Recreation
Most moms truly do enjoy reading, but finding the time to do so can be tough. You try to fit in some quiet time between your job, your mommy-duties, and everything else you have going on in your life. Along with some help from my friends, I’ve compiled a list that...
Mar 10, 2011 | Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
We’re back with more terrific features of Triad moms! We love to profile moms who are not only movers and shakers in the community, but also moms who are making a difference in their own families. If you know a mom like this, let us know! Please email me at...
Feb 22, 2011 | -, Parenting & Family, Raising Children
By Joanne Clifford Although I’m still a self-proclaimed novice MoM (mother of multiples) with two and a half year old triplets, I do feel that I’ve experienced enough in my short mommy lifespan to write about this topic. All mothers share a kinship, a bond that no one...
Feb 9, 2011 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Welcome to another edition of Main Street Moms on the Move! We love to profile moms in the Triad who are movers and shakers. If you know a mom who is making a difference in her own life, the lives or others, or in her own family … we want to know about her! ...
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...
Jan 8, 2011 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
What a week of extraordinary Triad moms! We are humbled by the tenacity, generosity, courage and brilliance of each and every mom we profiled. All of you make all of us want to be better moms, better wives, better friends, and better citizens. And to round out this...
Jan 7, 2011 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
There’s no shortage of extraordinary moms in the Triad! Today we feature our fifth mom in this week’s series of profiles. Her name is Jennifer Houlihan. Jennifer recently underwent a life-changing experience that, unfortunately, is all too familiar for some...
Jan 6, 2011 | Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Continuing on with profiles of moms making resolutions for life changes, today we feature Sarah Ledford. No one understands the meaning behind “It Takes a Village” better than Sarah. For nearly two years, this local mom has worked tirelessly to make the world a better...
Jan 5, 2011 | -, Just for Moms, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Today we continue with our Moms on the Move series where we are focusing on Triad moms who made a resolution for a life change. Today we are featuring, Jennifer, whose life was changed dramatically without her consent. Twenty six years later, Jennifer has made a...
Nov 23, 2010 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
Welcome to another feature of Main Street Moms on the Move! We’re excited to introduce you to three fabulous moms today – all of whom happen to be mompreneur extraordinaires from Winston-Salem. Yet, no matter what you do or where you live in the Triad,...
Nov 10, 2010 | -, Moms & Dads, Moms on the Move
All moms deserve recognition for being the incredible beings that they are! Triad Moms On Main wants to highlight local moms and give them the recognition they deserve. Meet these local women who are making a difference in the lives of their families, friends,...
