My Favorite 11 Spots in Forsyth County to Take My Little Ones – Local Adventures for Tiny Explorers
Toddlers and preschoolers have an abundance of energy that feels hard to contain. This feels especially true in the summer months when preschool is out. Outside of having activities and […]
The Best Defense Against Online Scams? Shop Local.
Have you noticed how difficult it has become to know who—or what—to trust online? Every day, consumers are bombarded with social media advertisements promising incredible deals, miracle products, luxury items […]
Ten surprising facts about the 4th of July
For the past 250 years, the day synonymous with freedom has been celebrated throughout the United States. The fourth of July, more commonly known as Independence Day, first began as […]
A Day at Old Salem – Explore One of Winston-Salem’s Most Historic and Beloved Destinations This Summer
Old Salem is one of my favorite spots in Winston-Salem. I particularly love the places where you can be standing among all this history and see the downtown skyline. It’s […]
More Than Nostalgia: What We Really Miss About 90s Summer
If you’ve spent any time scrolling social media this summer, you’ve probably stumbled upon the “Bring Back the 90s Summer” trend. The sentence alone fills your head with imagery of […]
Forsyth County Library Spotlights: Paddison Memorial Branch Library – A Modern Library Branch Designed for Families, Creativity and Community Connection
I’m a little sad to see the end of this series as it’s been so fun visiting and exploring each of the Forsyth County Library Branches. The 10th and final […]
Forsyth Backpack Program; Summer Feeding Efforts & Return to School
During the 2025–2026 school year, the Forsyth Backpack Program distributed 122,696 meals to students across 13 Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) partner schools. An additional 13,000 meals were provided through in‑school […]
Brooke’s Notes; July 2026
photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE Story time! My (now) husband and I moved to Washington Park at the end of 2021. To be completely honest, I had never even heard […]
Triad Area Events in July 2026
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: Santana & The Doobie Brothers: […]
Getaway Guide: July’s Must-Take Day Trip – Escape the Summer Heat With a Nostalgic Mountain Adventure
July in North Carolina feels like the heat is at full blast, so there is no better day trip than the mountains! If you are looking for a place to […]