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September Festivals – Fall 2024
We are so excited to see so many September festivals planned for the 2024 season! Few seasons can compare to fall in the beautiful state of North Carolina. This is also one of the the best seasons of the year for families to find fun, affordable activities close to...
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Labor Day – It’s More Than Cookouts…
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders (originally posted September, 2023) When discussing this upcoming Labor Day weekend, my 16-year-old daughter said, ‘didn’t we already celebrate that?’. To which I responded that no that was Memorial Day weekend. She then said they...
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Weekend Trip Idea : Atlanta, Georgia
By: Kayla Soffera Atlanta is Georgia's capital and one of the most popular destinations in the southeast. It’s an easy five-hour drive from the Triad and is perfect for a long getaway. There’s so much to do that planning a trip can be overwhelming, but fear not! I’ve...
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Pick-Your-Own Apple Farms & Orchards
By TMoM Team Member Suzy Fielders Apple picking is always a fun adventure for families and a great way to spend an afternoon outdoors. Many local orchards are already open for picking! Below is our list of pick-your-own apple farms and orchards within the Triad, or...
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FloydFest ‘24 ~ Horizon: Forever Home
This year, FloydFest unveiled its new 200-acre home, and my husband and I were thrilled to experience it with our kids and a few members of our extended family. The first time we attended FloydFest was the last festival held at their old location in 2022 when I was 8...
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Birthday Party Games and Activities
Birthday parties are a sweet time to celebrate precious milestones in children’s lives. It’s often easy to pick a theme and shop for all the matching decor, but it can be difficult to plan and organize your party activities. The key to a successful party is...
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Road Trip Activities For Kids
Road trips can be such a fun way to travel as a family -- especially when you're prepared with activities for the kids. (Oh, and snacks. Lots and lots of snacks!) We've collected a few fun road trip activities to share in case these help you prepare for your next...
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Summer Trip Idea: Waterfalls in NC
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger If you're looking for adventure, a trip to the mountains to see waterfalls always makes for a great day or weekend trip. Especially since there are more than 300 waterfalls in NC! A few years ago, our family planned an overnight...
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Beachin’ It in the Triad
By TMoM Team Member Katie Moosbrugger If you're not able to do a beach trip this summer, don't fret because the perfect solution is nearby! Our family always loved to hike at Hanging Rock State Park (see our blogs about this here), and several years ago, I decided to...
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99 Ways to Reply to “I’m Bored”
By Rachel Hoeing How many of you have already heard "I'm bored" come out of your child's mouth since school let out? Although it's irritating to hear, I think one of the best learning lessons is to allow your children to be bored. Boredom sparks creativity and...