Styled Gatherings Your Shopping Destination for the Holiday Season
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and the dread of rushing to the mall comes to mind. Jockeying for a parking space, running from one place to another and losing your sanity does not drum up thoughts of decorating the tree or hanging the stockings. What if you could go to one place with […]
HakkaChow Offers Fantastic Nightly Drink Specials
We all know that HakkaChow is the go-to place for the best Asian food in Winston-Salem, but did you know they offer delicious cocktails and drink specials several nights per week? The people behind the menu at HakkaChow are committed to providing the best dining experience possible, and that includes everything from appetizers to desserts […]
For Teens By Teens: With Great Power
“We are all journalists now.”~Engin Onder, founder of 140 Journos “Today, we are ALL journalists.”~Michael Rosenblum, founding father of videojournalism These two quotes may, at first glance, seem to be making the same claim. True, if we have access to an audience on social media, we have become journalists. When we contextualize these two […]
2018 Tanglewood Festival of Lights
Beginning Friday, November 16th, a beloved annual tradition in Clemmons officially begins! The Tanglewood Festival of Lights is a must for anyone in the Triad area, anytime between November 16th and January 1st, and this year is, of course, no different, as thousands are expected to drive through the spectacular lighting throughout Tanglewood. “We are […]
Second Annual Christmas Silver Tea Cancer Services Benefit
There is a unique holiday event happening in Winston-Salem that ties together the Christmas spirit, a silver tea service, and raising money for a great cause. The 2nd Annual Christmas Silver Tea on December 1st, 2018, is being co-chaired by Stacey Karagiorgis, owner of Little Richard’s Barbeque, and Zoe Michael, owner of Mama Zoe’s and […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Pumpkin Season Recipes
It’s finally fall, which means finally Pumpkin Season! Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin candles and pumpkin décor, not to mention pumpkin on your plate! Embrace the season with your children, and your taste buds with these recipes. Pumpkin Nacho Dip Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter ½ cup green pepper, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. onion, finely chopped 1 […]
From the Heart: November 2018
As we flip the calendar to November, we have turning our clocks back an hour to look forward to, celebrating our Veterans and everyone’s favorite stuff-a-thon, Thanksgiving! We celebrated Thanksgiving with my in-laws at my mother-in-law’s home for many years. When it became difficult for her to handle, we all pitched in and helped. After her […]
Candle Tea
Traditions, especially holiday traditions, are treasured and are so important for our families. Holiday traditions are passed from generation to generation. The Candle Tea at the Single Brothers House in Old Salem is one of the most authentic and anticipated Christmas celebrations in North Carolina, and we are fortunate to have it right here in […]
The Rules of Friendship
In childhood, the doors to friendship are left open. Whether it’s a community or school playground, neighborhood, sporting event, or trios tripling their numbers, introductions and beginning conversations can lead to great experiences. As daughters and sons confess their troubles about old and new friends, the immediate response for parents is to step in, especially […]
Giving Back: Using Your Talents to Give to the Community
Every now and then we are gloriously burdened with the dangling question, “What can I do to give back to my community?” We always hear how famous celebrities give back to their hometown by creating businesses, non-profits, scholarships, and educational programs, or by making huge donations to their charity or organization of choice. We may […]
