Imprints Cares – A Brighter Future for All Children

photos by SAIL OFF PHOTOGRAPHY Nurturing the children of Forsyth County for almost 54 years, the dedicated team at Imprints Cares knows unlocking the potential in every child for lifelong success is a group effort – focused on both children and their families! Much respected for its local commitment, the education non-profit served more than […]
Brooke Notes: The Publisher’s Perspective

L to R: Julie Spitzer, Brooke Eagle, Robin Bralley, Morgan (Bralley) Patel, Briana (Bralley) Holt, Keela Johnson This past month, I had the pleasure of attending the most unique and gorgeous wedding! Congratulations to Morgan and Deep Patel! Morgan is a lifelong family friend and also Robin Bralley’s daughter (Robin is the former publisher of […]
Crossnore Communities for Children Heals Youth Impacted by Trauma

A solid familial foundation is imperative in the development and future success of children and youth. Year after year, Crossnore Communities for Children of Winston-Salem works diligently to mindfully place children with foster families based on the specific needs of the child and family. To combat the negative effects of multiple placements in foster care […]
The Comfort of the Library

Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve and contribute to improving our quality of life. ~ Sidney Sheldon I love books…I don’t necessarily have time to read them often, but nonetheless, I adore them. I love the way they look, […]
We’re Back and Hungry for Another Great Year! – “Men Who Cook” Fires Up Family Friendly Fundraiser

by ERIN CRAVER, SECU FAMILY HOUSE photos by DESILU The eighth annual Men Who Cook competition, presented by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and HanesBrands, will showcase the talents of local male leaders who are amateur chefs and their teams as the Family House hosts its popular fundraiser on August 19th in the Forsyth Barn at Legacy […]
Blooms and Butterflies – Fun Pipe Cleaner Crafts

by SUSAN BOYOUNG BAILEY SCHABACKER Celebrate summer with decoratable and wearable art for kids and kids at heart with colorful pipe cleaner DIY crafts. Draw inspiration from gardens with beautiful blooms and butterflies, handcrafted with pipe cleaners. ROSES Use a full-length pipe cleaner for larger roses and longer stems. For mini roses, cut a pipe […]
Making Insecurity Insignificant

by LESLIE SPEAS Do you sometimes feel insecure about who you are and where you are going in life? Insecurity is defined as a significant lack of self-confidence, a strong fear of others’ disapproval or rejection, or a chronic sense of inferiority. It involves a deep sense of doubt about your worth and place in […]
Truliant Sponsors: Triad Area Events in July

July offers a variety of interesting and exciting events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Here are some of the top offerings: Alicia: Keys to the Summer Tour Spectrum Center, Charlotte July 2, 8 p.m. Tickets $39 and higher This Alicia Keys tour will feature 23 stops in North America. For the […]
The America’s Birthday Road Trip

Happy Birthday, America! On July 4th, people throughout the country will gather together to celebrate our nation’s special day in many different ways from cookouts to fireworks and everything in between. These traditional festivities are usually single day events hosted on July 4th or the surrounding days, but there is one festivity that can be […]
Anger Management

by LESLIE SPEAS Anger is commonly defined as “a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure or hostility.” The Mayo Clinic says that anger is a natural response to a perceived threat against our well-being or position. This response causes the body to release adrenaline, muscles to tighten, and heart rate and blood pressure to increase. As humans, we ARE […]